Office Design

The ROI of Indoor Plants: How Greenery Boosts Business

| March 31, 2025 | Categories: Biophilia, Biophilic Design, Blog, Indoor Plants, Newsletters, Office Design, Plantscaping
Indoor plants: a smart investment for productivity and design. Photo: GEP When considering improvements for a commercial space, indoor plants might not seem like an obvious return on investment (ROI) factor. But you’d be surprised to learn that well-placed greenery does FAR more than just enhance aesthetics—it delivers measurable benefits that can positively impact your bottom line. From improving employee well-being to elevating client experiences, here’s why investing in indoor plants is a smart business decision.  1. Increased Productivity and Employee Satisfaction Studies have shown that employees in environments with natural elements, including plants, experience higher productivity, reduced stress, and increased job satisfaction.… Read More

Living Art: An Alternative to Traditional Flowers

| February 12, 2025 | Categories: Biophilia, Biophilic Design, Blog, Good Earth Plant Company, Nature and Wellbeing, Office Design, Plantscaping
Valentine’s Day comes and goes, and so do those beautiful bouquets—one minute they’re bright and fragrant, the next they’re a sad, wilted reminder that love (or at least florals) is fleeting. But what if you could bring something into your space that lasts beyond a week? Something that continues to grow and change with time? That’s where living plant arrangements come in. They’re not just an alternative to cut flowers—they’re a lasting investment in beauty, nature, and well-being. The Problem with Cut Flowers Yes, roses are romantic. Lilies are lovely. But most cut flowers have a very short shelf life—typically 7 to 10 days—before they start turning into a science experiment in your vase.… Read More

Breathe Life Into Your Workspace with Plants

| April 10, 2023 | Categories: Biophilic Design, Office Design, Plantscaping
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Wouldn’t it be nice to escape the sea of bland grayscale cubicles and walk through a splash of color and nature-inspired elements? A positive work environment can be as much about the surroundings as the people. Fostering teamwork, the sharing of ideas, personal space and comfort are among the considerations of an office designer. If the office or workspace is already designed, some easy updates, like the soothing touch of nature, or a few vibrant colors placed here & there, can contribute to a positive workplace ambiance. Whether you’re a property manager, an office manager, a facility manager or you just have an office you want to liven up, here are a few ideas to add color & nature to your office environment to get the workflow going.… Read More

Ten Unusual Indoor Plants for Your Office Desk

| April 12, 2018 | Categories: Indoor Plants, Office Design, Plantscaping
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You’ve read here many times about the benefits of having plants in your workplace environment. They absorb impurities and toxins in the air, they help dampen noise down in open floor plans, and they improve your mood, creativity, and productivity. Really, there is no down side. You may have noticed the same type of indoor plant on everyone’s desk in every office. The reason you see certain plants all the time makes sense. These plants tolerate the less than perfect growing conditions in many indoor spaces. They will absorb some abuse, and still look beautiful. This is why Good Earth Plant Company uses and recommends hardy flowering orchids, colorful bromeliads, pretty variegated pothos, tough sansevierias and the workhorse dracaena family.… Read More