The many benefits of


The lines between the outdoors and indoors are being blurred. Homeowners build extensive outdoor living spaces so they can relax on weather- resistant furniture and even cook in lavish kitchens in their backyards. In addition, indoor three-season rooms full of bright, open windows that showcase outdoor vistas challenge the boundaries between outside and inside.


For those working with limited budgets, there are some easy, inexpensive ways to enjoy the majesty of natural


houseplants


landscapes indoors. Houseplants can be used to improve indoor spaces, and they also provide various health benefits.


Help with allergies


According to WebMD, rooms with houseplants tend to have less dust and mold in them than those without any foliage. Leaves and other parts of the plants serve as natural filters, catching airborne particles and allergens. Plants with textured leaves might be especially effective at trapping particles.


Put more oxygen into the air


The human respiratory system works by bringing in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide. Plants do the opposite during photosynthesis. They absorb carbon dioxide and then release oxygen. Plants can put much more oxygen into the air, improving indoor conditions.


Increase indoor humidity and reduce illness


Studies from the Agricultural University of Norway found that indoor plants can increase humidity in indoor spaces,


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