Beat summer heat by focusing on houseplants

July 28, 2010

By Gary Pike Lake Oconee Breeze Lake Oconee Breeze Wed Jul 28, 2010, 08:00 AM EDT

LAKE OCONEE — Staying inside to beat the summer heat should not keep you from enjoying the beauty of plants. Many beautiful houseplants are available to bring pleasure to indoor environments at home, the office or to your business. Some varieties prefer sunny areas, others like shade; some have blooms, interesting leaf color or different growth habits to set them apart. You can use houseplants to soften corners, fill bare areas, or add color to plain areas. These are just a few of the many ways plants can be used to add interest to interiors. To add color try blooming plants such as Peace Lily, Orchids, Bromeliads, and Bird of Paradise. Another option for adding color is to use plants with interesting leaf colors such as Croton, Chinese Evergreen, Dieffenbachia, different varieties of Dracaena, Pothos, variegated Ficus Tree, variegated Arboricola, Mother-In-Law Tongue or Rubber Plant. For areas that require taller-growing plants, consider Ficus Tree, Schefflera, Dracaena, several varieties of Palms, Fiddle Leaf Fig or Rubber Plant.

If you have a particular area which needs houseplants but are unsure about plant selection, take a picture of the area and bring it to the garden center. The houseplant professional can help you chose the proper plants to enhance the area. Consider using decorative pots for you houseplants. They can add great interest to the plants and their location.

Come in, browse the great selection of houseplants available now, and see what a great impact they can have inside your home or business.

Happy Gardening.

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