With every passing day, we are getting closer to spring. Yes, on some days it is that thought alone that keeps me going. Another thing that keeps me going on these long cold winter days is having my home adorned with beautiful greenery. Green plants bring life into my otherwise dreary winter nest.

When you think you cannot possible take another day of gray skies, let Brant Florist bring some green into your day. A green plant in a colorful pot can bring new life to any room and definitely to your life. Add color to it and get a flowering plant, but either way, your living environment will have a new vitality to it. Why live in the gray when there are so many beautiful green plants and flowering plants that can turn your gray skies into blue? Here are just a few suggestions to get you started in adding a new life to your winter nest.

White Garden Planter

African violet Planter Basket

Traditional European Garden Basket

Lavender Chrysanthemum

Schefflera

Winter isn’t over yet for many, and with winter can come some pretty dreary days. The best way to beat those winter blues and brighten those dreary days is to adorn your home with the beauty of flowers and green plants. You may not be able to plant a flower garden, but you sure as heck can have flowers delivered to your home from Brant Florist.

Mixed Daisies Vased

Some tropical flowers can transport you mentally to the tropics where the sun always shines and it is always warm.

The Tropicala Flower Design – A tall and stately bouquet, our Tropicala boasts peach calla lilies, birds of paradise, and Bells of Ireland. Arranged in a glass vase, this is the ideal bouquet for adding an exotic flair to your décor.

A green plant potted in a colorful pot can brighten even the darkest of winter days and put a smile on your face. The Purple African Violet is a remarkable plant with its soft leaves and delicate blooms is so charming and sure to leave you spellbound.

All your days need is a little color brought into it to make winter seem less dreary and put a smile on your heart and face and Brant Florist is just waiting to turn those dreary days in to shade of beautiful with flowers.

Do flowers improve ones mood? Yes, they do! So why wouldn’t they improve productivity? If an improved mood makes for a happier person, and a happier person is more productive, then it goes without saying that flowers can improve productivity in the workplace.

There was an actual study done just on this by some researchers at Texas A&M University called the Impact of Flowers and Plants on Workplace Productivity. During an eight month span, 101 participants were placed in controlled atmospheres (3 separate styles – one with fresh flowers and plants, one with abstract sculptures, and one with no décor at all) similar to a work office space and were required to perform a series of office tasks. During their time, the participants rated their mood at four separate intervals, executed two creativity tasks, and completed one intentional demand test.

Researchers measured the number of ideas participants generated, their ideas’ originality and flexibility, and other responses, using data extracted from the tests, which included Torrance Tests of the Creative Thinking and Profile of Mood States. Results showed higher productivity as well as creativity for those employees in designated workspaces decorated with fresh flowers and plants with second place – abstract art.

So when productivity starts to drop in your office, consider bringing it back to life with some fresh flowers or plants. Or if you work in an office, improve your mood and decorate your space with some fresh flowers or a plant.

   Administrative Professionals Week is also known as Professional Secretaries Week.  This year that will occur April 21 to 25.  The week is a time to give praise and thanks to support staff for their contributions to company success as well as for their own accomplishments.  Research by Texas A&M University shows that a gift of flowers produces a natural lift in mood and creates a lasting memory that will boost productivity.

The research further shows that flowers and plants helps improve one’s ability to solve problems and generate new ideas.   

“Our study shows that adding flowers and plants to a work environment can be very meaningful to businesses in the modern economy,” said Roger Ulrich, Ph.D., lead Texas A&M researcher. “People’s productivity, innovation and creative problem solving, improved – which in certain circumstances could mean the difference between mild and great business success.”   

Rebecca Cole, author of Flower Power and host of Discovery Channel’s Surprise by Design offers an additional perspective. “Giving flowers is a loud, proud, sophisticated way of saying ‘I appreciate all you do.’ They’re a great way to build a strong, lasting professional relationship,” said Cole.

  For a great selection of flower and plant gifts, we suggest you visit www.brantflorist.com