The power of plants in a home goes beyond simply brightening up the space or helping clean the air. Indoor plants are just what you need in this season of growth and new life – they have been known to increase productivity, improve physical and mental health, lower blood pressure and anxiety levels. When decorating your home or finding the right balance of energy in a room, indoor plants are just the thing you need to add the finishing touches. Freshen up your home at the start of a new season, and watch life bloom around you.

There are a few ways to go about choosing which plants to have in your home. The beautiful thing is that you get to choose which ones will best suit your lifestyle and style of décor. Use our guidelines to get started and then own your space and tailor it to your taste.

If you’re looking for something low maintenance, then succulents are a great option. These hardy, handy plants can stand solo or be mixed with a variety of other greens. Think statement cacti and interesting focus areas created by a beautiful aloe or even a terrarium. Mix it up by using different sized, and shaped, stylish pots when establishing your mini indoor garden. Make sure that your succulents get direct sunlight and don’t overwater them; rather sit back and enjoy the life they bring.

If you’re up for a little more upkeep, hanging plants and vertical gardens are back from the 70s and are here to stay. Whether you opt for ferns or orchids, which are known to attract positive energy, this modern twist will give a freshness to your home. This is a wonderful option if you have limited “garden space” or if you prefer a more alternative home accessory.

A practical way to make use of dangling greens, is to create a herb garden. It looks trendy and serves another purpose – food! Start with some mint which you can add to almost any summer dish; sage for its cleansing qualities, and rosemary for its gorgeous flavour and promotion of physical and mental wellbeing. This will definitely impress any guests you have in future too.

Lastly, a good old faithful option is to simply keep fresh flowers in your home. Add a splash of colour to a room with bold orange and red gerberas, or go for simple and sleek look with slender white peace lilies – symbols of prospering spirituality and energy flow. From the many ways to bring greenery into your home, simply choose the one that suits your personality and lifestyle.