Looking ahead to 2011 and how to decorate after the holiday decor is stowed away, I started researching the benefits of houseplants.

Did you know that having house plants can actually be beneficial to your health? The people at NASA (yes, as in the space program!) have been doing important research about the benefits of houseplants in regard to indoor-air quality.

This work was inspired by their interest in discovering ways to purify the air in future, sealed living environments in space stations. It appears that harmful gases, such as formaldehyde and benzene, can be “scrubbed” out of the air by the presence of a house plant in your home. These gases are released into your home and office by many of the furniture and construction materials that are in common use today.

I checked out the list of top tested plants and was gratified to find that I carry most of these here at Market of Choice! While I had known about some of these positive attributes, I learned a great deal more in just a short time after some investigating.

So as you “reset” your home for a fresh new year, come by your Market Floral Shop to shop for plants that can be both beautiful and beneficial! I’d be happy to help you select just the right plant. And if I don’t see you before 2011, I wish you a Happy New Year!