Flowers improve overall health and wellness. Flowers and foliage can have an essential impact on our health and reduce stress. Studies prove that flowers have a healing effect on those who receive them as a gift or who have them in their homes. As part of Gardens America’s ongoing wellness series, here are our top 4 facts about wellness as it relates to floral. Here are the health benefits of having fresh-cut flowers and plants a part of your everyday life.

Chrysanthemums improve mood.

Flowers do more than just brighten your room, they can have an uplifting and brightening effect on your mood too. Chrysanthemums have been shown to lessen symptoms of worry and stress, and when taken as tea, this flower cools and relaxes our bodies.

There are therapeutic effects in gardening.

Gardening can act as therapy for people who have undergone trauma. The act of nurturing something is a way for people to work through the issues surrounding traumatic events and improve their mental health.

Flowers and plants accelerate healing processes.

The presence of plants in hospital recovery rooms and/or views of aesthetically pleasing gardens help patients to heal faster, due to the soothing effects of ornamental horticulture.

Roses have the innate power to make a person feel good.

The universal favorite of everyone, roses also have a positive wellness effect. The bright red color of the rose is associated with energy, love, and romance.

Plants are believed to calm and promote healing in people of all ages. In fact, just looking at pictures of plants can have a positive impact. The reason? Scientists believe that the calming effects of nature images can reduce cortisol levels and improve mood. Effectively speeding up the healing process. Studies have proven that people who spend more time outside in nature have better mental health and a more positive outlook on life. Learn more and contact us today. www.gardensamerica.com/contact.