As the last few months of winter wane, spring is in everyones minds.
Garden expert P. Allen Smith demonstrates some easy ways to bring a spring garden inside.
Houseplants absorb odors and fumes and purify the air in general, which help many people breathe andsleep better.
Calla Lilies
And not only can the plants be aesthetically pleasing, but their aromas can have stress-reducing benefits as well.
Cut flowers can last eight to ten days when placed in cooler temperatures with less light.
Other Garden Tips
Herbs and essential oils can also fragrance a house nicely.
Calla Lilies
This can be placed in a pillowcase to aid sleep.
And instead of buying potpourri, make it!
Take lavender blossoms,rosemary, shavings of eastern red cedar and bay leaves and place in a bowl.
Croton plant
Douse with about a quarter cup of lavender oil and mix.
The oil only needs to be re-added every four months.
Smith also advocates using beautiful containers for the plants and potpourri placed around the house.
Jade plant
And who wouldnt want to experience spring as soon as possible?
Sansevieria plant
