Why Caring For Plants is Good For You

Incorporating a variety of plants into your daily life can significantly enhance your overall well-being.

This can be done through various means, such as integrating indoor and outdoor plants, keeping potted plants, or engaging in gardening activities.
Adding greenery to your surroundings improves air quality, leading to a healthier environment. The presence of plants has been linked to reduced stress levels, improved mood, and a sense of accomplishment, all contributing to a healthier and more vibrant living space.

Plants not only release oxygen but also absorb airborne pollutants, thus improving indoor air quality. Their presence has a calming and therapeutic effect, reducing stress and enhancing mood by connecting us with nature. Spending time in green spaces and gardens positively impacts mental well-being and helps with stress recovery, promoting a relaxed and peaceful state of mind.

Engaging with plants can also boost productivity and cognitive function. Research suggests that having greenery in your workspace enhances concentration and attention span, thereby increasing overall productivity and creativity. Whether it’s a small succulent on your desk or a lush garden outside your window, plants create a stimulating and refreshing atmosphere conducive to accomplishing tasks efficiently.

Caring for plants brings a sense of accomplishment and responsibility. Watching a plant thrive under your care is rewarding and fosters a greater connection to the natural world. Gardening provides physical exercise and a deeper appreciation for the lifecycle of plants and the intricacies of nature.
Tending to plants and immersing yourself in nature brings fulfillment and contributes to a healthier, more vibrant living space, enriching your quality of life.

Every day, we count ourselves fortunate to immerse in the natural world as landscape designers and contractors. Our work involves using plants as our primary tools, creatively integrating them into our designs to bring natural beauty to life.

By incorporating a greater variety of plants into our gardens, we can enhance biodiversity and cultivate a more authentic natural environment. Expanding the variety of plants, introducing some native plants, reducing lawn space, or adding trees can all contribute to this transformation. Contact us today for more ideas on making your garden more sustainable and bringing you closer to nature. Visit us at parklanelandscapes.ca or call 705-327-0064 for a free consultation.

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Unplug, Disconnect, Bloom!

By Joanne Mohan • August 18, 2025

Unplug, Disconnect, Bloom!

Winter Gardening

By Joanne Mohan • August 18, 2025

During the winter months, it's completely natural and acceptable to adopt a more laid-back attitude toward your garden. As temperatures drop and snow begins to cover the ground, most plants enter a state of dormancy, making winter a time when many gardeners can take a well-deserved break. This is an opportunity to appreciate the unique beauty that winter brings to your outdoor space. The skeletal branches of trees can create striking silhouettes against the crisp, clear sky, while winter-blooming plants, like hellebores and winter jasmine, add unexpected pops of color. Consider how the landscape transforms, with the quiet stillness allowing for reflection and rest. Instead of worrying about weeding or pruning, embrace this season of inactivity. You can enjoy cozy moments indoors, perhaps with a warm beverage, while dreaming of the vibrant blooms and lush greenery that will return with spring. Allow yourself to recharge and relish the tranquil beauty of your garden during this quieter time, knowing that it will soon awaken to life again. Winter gardening offers a unique opportunity to engage in a variety of activities that can enhance both your garden and your gardening skills. One enjoyable task is to create a winter garden plan, where you can research and select plants that thrive in colder months, such as evergreens and winter-blooming flowers. You can also take this time to prepare for spring by organizing your gardening tools, cleaning pots, and starting seeds indoors for future planting. It’s a great time for winter pruning of certain trees and shrubs, which promotes healthier growth in the spring. The winter months provide a valuable opportunity to prepare and organize for the upcoming spring and summer seasons in your garden. This is the ideal time to assess your needs, set clear goals, and create a comprehensive plan. Consider reaching out to professionals for ideas and designs. Many companies are still working and scheduling work for early Spring. If you hope to have landscaping completed for Summer, start planning now and call Parklane Landscapes at 705-327-0064 or visit our website parklanelandscapes.ca