Four reasons why gardening is good for you

Caring for plants can do wonders for your well-being. No, seriously! There’s been ample research that conclusively surmises that gardening is good for the mind, body, and soul — not just for your outdoor space. Here are our four favourite reasons gardening is good for you: 1. Caring for your plants reduces stress Studies have proven that gardening can be directly linked to a reduction in depression and anxiety symptoms. In fact, some hospitals in the US even use planting and flower arranging as a type of rehabilitation for people recovering from injuries, strokes, surgeries, and other conditions. Gardening is...

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How plants are healing during uncertainty and isolation

Allowing nature to soothe us whilst on lockdown I don’t know about you, but plants and flowers are bringing even more joy to us at the moment here at Lazy Flora. At the moment during the COVID-19 crisis, some of us are feeling incredibly alone. Some of us are losing loved ones, some of us are struggling financially, and others are scared about their health. It’s an incredibly destabilising and worrying time for humanity. Nature can be a great healer, a great teacher and a great source of comfort when things are difficult for us, both mentally and physically. We...

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The science behind our Happiness Box

If you have been paying careful attention to the Lazy Flora’s social media channels lately, you’ll have seen that our forthcoming early summer plant collection has been inspired by chartered psychologist and all-round wellness expert Suzy Reading’s first book The Self-Care Revolution. I first heard of Suzy through listening to The Guide to Growth podcast last summer, and I instantly fell in love with her teachings. When her book came out at the end of 2017, I polished it off in one sitting. So when I knew we were planning to do a Happiness themed box at this time of...

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