Back to School with Houseplants: Healthier, Happier, Smarter Students
Bring a little green into the classroom (or dorm room!) this fall. Indoor plants don’t just look nice—they help create a happier, calmer space for focused and creative learning. Research shows that students surrounded by plants are healthier, more engaged, and even score higher on tests.
Smarty Plants
Studies reveal that classrooms with plants see test scores improve by 10% or more.
Healthier Students
Plants make a real difference in student wellness. In Dutch schools, children in classrooms with plants experienced 7% fewer health problems, plus more creativity and a 20% increase in test scores.
A Calming Influence
The greener the space, the greater the focus. Children with access to green play areas show reduced ADD symptoms, while everyone benefits from the calming, stress-relieving effects of plants.
Happier Classrooms
Teachers and students alike report more positive feelings, higher satisfaction, and a friendlier learning environment when plants are part of the classroom.
Adding indoor plants to your back-to-school checklist is a simple way to boost focus, creativity, and wellbeing—for students and teachers alike.
Source: National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture
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- Sansevieria Futura
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- Sanseviera Moonshine
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- Prayer Plant
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- Monster Mash Monstera
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- Ficus Tineke
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- Ficus Microcarpa Kuma
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- Benjamina Ficus
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- Beautifall Njoy Pothos
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- Anthurium
Melanie has been with the family garden center business since 1999, gaining hands-on experience in nearly every aspect–from cashiering and greenhouse production to bookkeeping, perennial buying, marketing, and store management. Now serving as Finance and Marketing Director, she combines her expertise with a passion for growing the business. She and her husband, Russ, have loved seeing how plants, gardening, and beautiful landscapes bring joy to our community.
