Everybody knows that having a office plant sitting on your desk is a great way to stay healthy and productive. Unfortunately, nobody ever mentions the daily watering and pruning that goes with having one. When you have an urgent...
Orchids are beautiful, when in flower they not only look stunning, but the placement of them on shelves, window sills and on home desks, can change the dynamic of a room. However, if you are anything like me, keeping...
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...
Plants can transform your workspace into a more peaceful, tranquil and engaging place, but if you’re not very green-fingered, your nice new desk plant could suffer an early demise… Avoid getting stuck with a sad plant cemetery on your...
As Mother’s Day approaches this Sunday, many of us will be looking for a special gift for our mothers or someone else who fulfils this role. Brits love to treat their mums and this year, children are expected to...
The 3rd of March marks World Wildlife Day – an initiative introduced by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. World Wildlife Day will be celebrated under the theme “Sustaining...
With winter right on our doorstep, many of us have already dug out our coats in order to battle the crisp temperatures. But with the number of hours of daylight getting lower, it’s not uncommon for workers to get...
Originally a Celtic festival that is now associated with US tradition, Halloween has become increasingly popular in the UK over recent years. Last year alone, a whopping £419 million was spent celebrating the event, a figure which has almost...
Last week marked National Plants at Work Week in the UK, an annual initiative designed to raise awareness about the benefits plants and interior landscaping can have in the workplace. Not only do plants brighten up a space, they...
Did you know that office workers spend more time at their desk or workstation than they do in bed? In fact, Ambius research found that 40% of UK office workers spend just 15 minutes outdoors each day. This figure...