Does your office work space feel a little drab and stuffy? Are you looking for ways to brighten it up and get some fresh air? Consider getting a few indoor plants! Scientific research has demonstrated that many of these plants act as natural air filters and help keep people healthy and productive. So what are… Read more »
Research Finds Improved Air Quality Can Boost Productivity
In addition to making our workspaces feel more serene and inviting, indoor plants can also help to improve the quality of the air we breathe. In 1989, NASA conducted a landmark clean air study which examined the cleansing effects of plant life on indoor air quality. The study was designed to find new ways to… Read more »
Applying the Biophilia Hypothesis to Your Workplace
The term Biophilia literally translates to “a love of life or living systems.” It’s a term that was popularized by biologist Edward O. Wilson through his 1984 work Biophilia. The basic idea is that human beings are hardwired to be relaxed and invigorated by exposure to our natural environment. This theory accounts for the unique sense of… Read more »
Most Popular Plant for Interior Designers
Once considered a throw back to the Seventies, the Ficus Lyrata aka “Fiddle Leaf Fig” has seen a resurgence in popularity. I would wager you can find a Lyrata in any current decor magazine, Interior Designer’s Instagram feed or Pinterest page. They are everywhere! For commercial use, Ficus Lyrata aren’t quite as popular. They have… Read more »
Rare and Endangered Plants
Each year new flora and fauna are added to endangered species lists and recently three plants found throughout the United States have made the cut. These plants are the Gladecress, Short’s Bladderpod, and the Whorled Sunflower. Currently these plants can be found in several states including Kentucky, Tennessee, and Alabama. The US Fish and Wildlife… Read more »
Gene Discovered for 24 Hour Photosynthesis
It was only a matter of time before scientists uncovered and unraveled the genome of a plant. In fact, they had done so to a number of plants recently, and the biggest gene discovery of them all is the one that controls the shutdown of a plant growing when it is not light out. This… Read more »
Creating a Green and Living Space
All over the country, the idea of greener living indoors is taking huge steps forward. Here at Foliage Design Systems North Carolina, we’re always impressed to hear about those who make the effort to make interior landscaping design look easy. We’re especially encouraged to learn about those who try to help others experience the cleaner… Read more »
What the Urban Environment is Missing
Indoor foliage design is necessary for any urban environment. When faced with a concrete jungle outside the walls of your office building, sometimes the best approach is to bring the plant life to you indoors. Here at Foliage Design Systems North Carolina, we’re proud to serve business in and around the city of Wilmington. We’re… Read more »
Seed-Lending Programs in North Carolina
With libraries slowly becoming obsolete due to the advent of the internet, kindles, and Amazon, Durham, NC public libraries are taking a stand. A flower stand, that is. Yesterday marked the first day of a new type of lending program instated by several of the branches in Durham: seed lending. Old school card catalogs are… Read more »
What is Parrot Flower Power?
Are you considering indoor foliage design, but are worried about a lack of a green thumb? Parrot, a French electronics company, may have solved your paradox. They have just created and launched a new device called the Parrot Flower Power sensor that will not only monitor your plant for you, but alert you via Bluetooth… Read more »