Penny’s by Plaza Flowers Blog

Penny's By Plaza Flowers Voted Best Florist In Philadelphia   Penny's By Plaza Flowers is a family owned and operated floral design firm. We provide local same day and express flower delivery service anywhere in the Norristown, Pennsylvania area. Our firm has been voted "Best Florist in Philadelphia" on numerous occasions and we operate multiple floral design centers in the Norristown area. Our Plaza Flowers location is located at 417 Egypt Road, Norristown, PA 19403. The Penny's Flowers location is at 263 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038. Penny’s By Plaza Flowers has lovely live plants for all occasions! Peaceful Unicorn Pothos Plant Houseplant Trend There is a renewed popularity for indoor houseplants and flowers. In the 1970's plants could be found in most homes. By the 1990's the trend had dissolved to the point that houseplants were no longer popular. Here are some of the trending houseplants: Aspidistra elatior - cast iron plant Asplenium nidus- bird's nest fern Chlorophytum comosum - spider plant Fatsia japonica - Japanese aralia Ficus elastica - rubber plant Monstera deliciosa - swiss cheese plant Sansevieria trifasciata - mother - in - law's tongue Many work studies have shown that plants can reduce anxiety, depression and just general feelings of negativity. No particular plant is better for your mental health than another. Therefore you have the ability to select from a wide variety of plants. Not only are houseplants good for your mental health but they also are good for your physical health and they add beauty to your home's interior decor. Relieving Stress By Chris Drummond, AAF, PFCI April is Stress Awareness Month, and learning how to reduce stress should be a priority for all of us. Stress can harm us in many ways. The National Institute of Mental Health says that prolonged stress can disturb the immune, digestive, cardiovascular, sleep, and reproductive systems. The World Health Organization estimates that stress costs American businesses $300 billion a year in health care, sick days and lost productivity. We all know that good nutrition, exercise, outdoor activities, relaxing hobbies, managing priorities and setting goals can all help reduce stress. However, you may not know that flowers and plants have been scientifically proven to lower he level of stress in your life. The University of North Florida’s Department of Public Health has completed research that concludes stress levels are significantly reduced when we experience the fragrance and beauty off flowers. Nearly 70% of people suffer from elevated stress weekly, and a simple solution to help relieve stress is to have flowers on your nightstand to see when you first wake up, on your desk while you work, or on your kitchen counter or coffee table to help you unwind after a busy day. The study, The Impact of Flowers on Perceived Stress Among Women, concludes that adding flowers to indoor environments results in a statistically significant and meaningful reduction in stress and positive changes in moods. Improvements in overall well-being, increased happiness, higher workplace productivity, [...]