17th July 2013

Following National Plants at Work Week, we thought we would ask “Have you got a plant on your desk?”
There’s something about plants that most of us love, whether it’s their flowers or their calming effect. But did you know that plants in the workplace keep us feeling tip-top, calmer and happy, too? On top of that, they help us to concentrate and be more productive – something the boss will like!
If room or Health and Safety make having plants around you difficult, ask the powers that be about installing a green wall. (A green wall is a wall, either free-standing or part of a building, that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and, in some cases, soil.) These can be a permanent feature or a mobile one. They take up little room and can really make a difference to a workspace.
So, have you got a plant on your desk?