Premium Homes Magazine May-August 2017 | Page 15

Sometimes in life when you are feeling down, all you need is a touch of green to brighten up your day.There are many advantages to growing a plant in your home. Plants help liven up your rooms and releases oxygen, which helps clean out toxins in the air. They also help balance out the humidity levels and filter germs from the air. Think of the plants as natures air filter providing you and your family with breathable fresh air. Growing plants in your home have other advantages too. Plants such as aloe-vera have medicinal properties, and a small herb garden in your home can bring beautiful new flavors to your cooking. Growing plants such as lavender or mint also helps keeps your home smelling fresh and promotes a sense of well-being.For those born without a green thumb, here are a few tips on how to keep your plants alive and flourishing: PREMIUM HOMES MAGAZINE | 15