Why Flowers are Good for the Environment

 Former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson said that “Where flowers bloom, so does hope.”  That sentiment is mirrored by millions of people around the world.  The simple beauty of a daisy, the sophistication of an orchid, the fragrance of a rose…all bring a smile to faces of young and old, rich and poor, healthy or sick. 

And the wonderful feelings that flowers evoke doesn’t stop there.  Flowers not only make people happy, but they’re wonderful for the environment.  It’s very easy to grow flowers.  All that’s required are some packets of flower seeds, potting soil and fertilizer.  Flowers can be grown in something as large as a garden or as small as a tin can.  But in addition to being economical, growing flowers from flower seeds is also practical.  Like all living things, flowers breathe – however because they’re a plant, they breathe in carbon dioxide and breathe out oxygen, thereby helping to make our planet survive.  Flowers can also be “recycled”.  The flower seeds that a plant drops can be used to grow more flowers, and the dead plants can be mulched to use as a nutritious additive to the soil.

Another advantage of flowers is that they can be changed often.  Whereas many outdoor decorations, such as a large statue, are permanent, flowers can be started from flower seeds then transplanted in displays.  They can be changed out throughout the year, creating living, breathing “art” that’s not only beautiful but is healthy for the environment.

It’s so simple to add flowers to your environment, whether you choose an outside flower garden or plant some flower seeds in a pot inside your house, you will not only beautify your surroundings, but also help the planet.  So spend a little time looking at inexpensive packets of flower seeds, and think about improving your surroundings with the beauty of flowers.  Bloom some hope in your life.