Plant Facts Blog Posts

30 October

Why millennials’ obsession with plants is in full bloom

Written by The Plant Doctor

From avocados, dachshunds and French bulldogs to green tea, selfies and social media – the unique obsessions of the millennial generation have been well-documented in recent years. Millennials have been even credited with the sudden increase in popularity of...

30 July

5 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes

Written by The Plant Doctor

As the heatwave continues across the UK, we have looked to our colleagues in Rentokil Pest Control for some valuable advice on how plants could help to repel biting insects like mosquitoes. Summertime is traditionally when the mosquito season...

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06 July

Ambius’ ‘Plantasy’ Football Team

Written by The Plant Doctor

May the best team win: your starting 11…office plants Full Player Analysis: Offices across the country have been gripped by the nation’s footballing efforts. Colleagues are going head to head in sweepstakes and fantasy teams, all hoping to take...

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20 June

Maximising The Power of Hanging Baskets

Written by The Plant Doctor

You only get one chance to make a first impression. This is especially true for businesses; whether it’s a pub, hotel, or restaurant, you want to ensure that your visitors get a warm welcome upon arrival. Hanging baskets are...

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01 June

Chained to Our Desks – 40% of Brits Spend Just 15 Minutes Outdoors Each Day

Written by The Plant Doctor

Research released today by interior landscaping and scenting firm Ambius has found that UK office workers spend an alarmingly limited amount of time outdoors each day, putting their health and wellbeing at risk. The study of 1,000 UK office...

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07 March

Plants: the gifts that keep on giving

Written by The Plant Doctor

Ahead of Mother’s Day this Sunday, many will spend this week looking for a special gift to show their appreciation to their mother or someone else who is special to them. From flowers and chocolates, to spa treatments and...

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09 February

Keep your Roses 50 Shades of Red

Written by The Plant Doctor

Avoid the wilt this Valentine’s Day with these top tips Bunches of cut flowers will always have a limited life. In order to satisfy the surge in demand when Valentine’s Day comes around, bunches of flowers are often placed...

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31 January

Blow Away the New Year Blues

Written by The Plant Doctor

As we move into February, the festive period is now but a distant memory in offices around the country. The decorations are back in the box and the Christmas tree has been whisked away. But who’s to say you...

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04 December

Caring For Your Poinsettia This Christmas

Written by The Plant Doctor

Christmas is just around the corner, which means people may be looking to introduce a bit of festive greenery into proceedings. Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are one of the most common indoor plants used to deliver a little extra festive...

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07 March

Air quality: Is pollution affecting our health?

Written by The Plant Doctor

Leaders of the world, scientists, celebrities and even the general public are expressing their growing concern over global warming. Even Leonardo Dicaprio used his Oscar speech to mention the affects we have on the health of our plant. Air...

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