Although homes in the high-rise buildings crowded into Japan’s cities may not have access to spacious yards, it is still possible for their residents to enjoy beautiful greenery, outdoors or indoors. Follow this guide to find the perfect houseplants for your home and lifestyle.
Studies show that the presence of houseplants can boost mood and productivity, as well as reduce stress and fatigue. Plants also improve the quality of indoor air by absorbing toxins and producing oxygen, making for a happier, healthier homelife. Anybody, from gardening beginners to green-thumb pros, can enjoy the benefits of houseplants.
First, decide how much space you would like to dedicate to houseplants and where you would like to put them.
Putting plants on your balcony is a great way to increase your exposure to greenery without crowding your home’s interior. The variety of plants that can be grown outside is vast, from compact vegetable gardens to small flowering cherry trees and potted flowering plants. You may want to use space-saving tiered shelves or vertical stands for a neat and professional look.
If you lack sufficient balcony space or prefer to make houseplants an integral part of your interior design, try using one or two large indoor houseplants as statement pieces. Have fun choosing a stylish pot that will help your houseplant blend well with your design theme.
For those who prefer just a touch of greenery, try using one or two small plants as accent pieces on shelving units. You could make the arrangement functional by creating a miniature herb garden, or you could save space by using hanging plants.
At home centers, you can find many houseplants that are easy to care for and suitable for anyone, regardless of prior gardening experience.
There are plenty of perfectly adequate automatic watering systems for potted plants, but with these, plants can still dry out on particularly hot days, and for plants that need a lot of water, these systems may not keep the soil moist enough. That is where a housekeeping service comes in handy.
Kurashinity’s premium housekeepers will not only keep your house sparkling clean from top to bottom, but they will also take on small tasks like watering your houseplants. Following your instructions exactly, they can relieve you of any worry about keeping your greenery healthy and happy. With Kurashinity’s help, you can enjoy all the benefits of having plants in your home without any of the extra chores. Try our trial service and see how we can help you realize your dream living space.
Originally from the United Kingdom, Jessica is a writer and translator now living happily by the sea just south of Tokyo in Kamakura, Japan.
