Category: Health benefits

  • Self-care made simple: flowers

    Exercise, eat healthy, get plenty of sleep. These are among the most common means of practicing self-care, even if many of us struggle to achieve them daily. Did you know that an even easier way to boost your physical and mental health is by including flowers in your everyday life? Academic researchers have linked flowers…

  • Reawaken a sense of purpose and possibility with these spring flowers

    It seemed like New Year’s Eve fireworks had barely faded from view when suddenly it was the waning days of winter. Maybe you lacked the time or the willpower to sustain the resolve with which you vowed to exercise more, eat better and generally become a better version of yourself. Never fear. For a renewed…

  • Living with flowers results in ‘significant decrease’ in stress levels and improved moods: study

    Working, commuting, paying bills, and tending to family demands.If there’s too much on your to-do list, you might want to scrap it altogether and start over with a single item: get flowers. Research from the University of North Florida revealed that the presence of flowers can reduce stress, according to the Society of American Florists,…

  • 15 houseplants that will improve your indoor air quality

    For all of its exploration of the galaxy, the space program has accrued many benefits right here on earth. Thanks to NASA, we know that houseplants can purify the air in our homes and workplaces. NASA originally focused on finding ways to purify the air in orbiting space stations. A 1973 space mission identified 107…

  • Plants and pets: know the facts to keep dogs and cats healthy

    No plant says Christmas quite like the poinsettia. But nary a holiday season goes by without poinsettias being negatively associated with pet health. Yet the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says poinsettias “may be the most misrepresented plant when it comes to toxicity. Since 1919 poinsettias have been called lethal if ingested…

  • Terrariums back on the job — and perfect for the office

    Entire TV shows these days are dedicated to tiny houses, so perhaps it should come as little surprise that mini-gardens are popular again. Royer’s recently reintroduced terrariums to its product lineup. They are individually crafted in our dish garden department in Lebanon and come in rope; dome (small, medium and large); and greenhouse versions. “You…

  • Introducing your rewards program: Petal Perks

    Research shows the emotional and behavioral benefits associated with flowers and plants. Having them around your home or office is a great way to keep your spirits bright as daylight dwindles. You’ll get another lift from our new customer rewards program: Petal Perks. We included Petal Perks cards in our fall catalog. If you didn’t…

  • Flowers help stem the morning blahs: Harvard study

    Maybe it’s the long winter or the still-cold mornings, or just too much work and not enough sleep. There are any number of reasons why it can be tough to get at ’em in the morning. When it comes to a pick-me-up, caffeine isn’t for all tastes. But everyone can start their days with flowers…