Going green...

That's right!

We are going green in this home!

We are filling this house with plants!

We now have just four plants.

I have big plans.

I have read that you should have about 1 plant per every 100 sq ft of living space in you home.

Which totals about 18 plants for our house total. We need fourteen more!

The reason for this number needed is, that you need about one plant per every 100 sq ft to effectively purify the air in your home!

Little Parker has a hepa air filtration system in his room due to his repository issues.

Our last electric bill was over $300.00.

Besides the air purification value, I just like plants.

I love to be outside, I love nature. I like to lay in the grass, work in the dirt, and breath fresh air.

So why not bring some outside in?

Other great reasons for having plants in your home:


http://www.mastersinhealthcare.com/blog/2011/15-fabulous-health-benefits-of-house-plants/

10. They are pretty. An easy way to decorate your home.

9. Hey, another opportunity to teach my children (and myself) about responsibility. See the child misting in the picture above!

8. We are part of nature. Be part of it.

7. They create happiness, and wellness. Its true. Sick people get better faster when they have plants.

6. Ive read that plants lower blood pressure.

5.They reduce stress. Sit a pretty plant next to your computer or bill paying spot and chill out!

4. Plants can reduce colds from starting in your home by 30%, ahem helloooo mommies!

3. Plants can replace your humidifier... yeah so bye bye air purifier and humidifier. Hello cheaper electric bill.

2.If something makes you happier and healthier, why not?

1. Look around you. The earth supplies the things we need. Use them!

I have learned a bit about taking care of indoor plants too.

Obviously they need sun and water.

I thought that in the winter you should water plants more frequently because they get less sunlight.

Wrong.

I guess that because they get less sunlight they grow less therefore needing less water. No wonder I have drowned so many plants! About every third day is sufficient in the winter.

They also like to be misted three times a day. Especially in the winter when things are more dry.

Here are some recommended plants for the home:
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/top-ten-houseplants-for-cleaner-air.html

Moral of the post:

Ive learned a lot about plants I didn't know. I'm happy to find something so simple that can be so great for my family!