Root Bridges Blog

Have you ever thought of starting a home veggie or herb garden? With the food prices rising and more people trying to save money due to the economy, home gardening has taken off in a big way in recent years. Many vegetable seed companies report sales increase by 30-50% which is a clear indicator that more people are putting on their gardening gloves and getting to work. Home gardening is a hobby that can bring great joy to your life, enable you to get some free exercise and bring the entire family together. Although it may not sound exciting on...

Our cities need more greenery and fresh air, and yet most of us see almost none, spending half our lives at the office. We all want to make our workspaces healthier and livelier, and I'm excited to write about this today. Why have indoor plants? 1. Happier workforce Several studies found that people report lower levels of fatigue and discomfort in presence of plants. 2. Reduce energy consumption We observed hourly temperatures in a room for 3 days without plants and 3 days with 3 plants. We found that plants reduce cooling requirements (especially in glass buildings) and extreme temperatures. Temperature...