We’ve all heard plants can make us feel calmer, happier, and improve our overall sense of well-being. But why? Let’s dig in to some of the psychological benefits of plants and the surprising life lessons they may be able to teach us.

Plants have a wide variety of needs. Taking care of them remind us to tend to our own physical and emotional needs, which are different every day. The simple habit of caring for a living, ‘breathing’ thing, trains us to accept the normalcy of these evolving needs.

Similarly, in today’s fast-paced world, just the act of slowing down to care for plants helps us stay mindful of the little things in life and find beauty in the places we might otherwise overlook.

In addition to bringing color and life to a space, plants provide welcome company. While a plant will never be able to replace a person, they do provide a sense of comfort and companionship. With the pandemic causing a decrease in social interactions, plants may be just the thing to help us feel less insular - and more connected to our roots in nature.