Benefits of Plants

Biophilic design: the best of nature, indoors

Anyone living in Alaska knows how great it is to be outdoors. Whether hiking, biking, skiing, trail running, or just seeing the backdrop of our incredible scenery out the window, we understand just how much of a boost mother nature can give us.

That’s why Green Connection embraces biophilic design principles. Although it has a fancy name, the foundation of biophilic design is simply that: humans feel better in nature. So it’s important to use plants and other natural materials when we are building and decorating homes, offices, universities, hospitals, retail stores and any other indoor space.

Research now backs up what we’ve always known

Most people experience the power of nature without even thinking about it. We feel a bit brighter when we bring a vase of flowers into the kitchen, or lovingly tend our desk plants when we get into the office in the morning.

Now, research has supported these feelings. Talking to plant experts and scientists, Time magazine reported that:

Indoor plants make us feel calmer and reduce the body’s stress response

Indoor plants can help us pay attention and keep our focus

Looking at or interacting with plants increases our positive and happy feelings

Put your plants to work

When it comes to doing good business, plants can help.

Researchers have confirmed that plants make us work faster and improve productivity in office workers. Office plants also increase job satisfaction and can even make people like their coworkers more. So if you want to show commitment to your employees and to create a good workplace, investing in plants is a great way to do it.

Plants can improve property values and make people think more positively of residential and commercial property. So if you are hoping to catch foot traffic and make a good impression on customers, landscaping and container plants can help.

Make the most of Alaska’s seasons

We bring blooms, greenery and all kinds of plants indoors year-round. We can design a whole new plant arrangement for your reception and perform maintenance on your beloved indoor trees and office plants. We’ll make sure you can still connect with nature even when the days are short and snow piles high.

In the summer, Green Connection takes care of maintenance so you can get out and enjoy the season. We do it all, from debris removal to hanging blooms and cleaning up exterior spaces.

During the winter and holiday season, we bring lights and good cheer. Whether you want your exterior to glow bright through the dark months or just want to wrap your reception desk in cheerful garlands, we will help you feel the magic of winter come to life.