Springtime reminds us to look for the beauty in change. It is the perfect time to get outside and rediscover the peaceful retreat of a garden. The experts at Pike Nurseries recommend exercising green thumbs to transform outdoor or indoor spaces into a tranquil oasis. With benefits for the mind, wallet, and waistline, playing in the dirt improves overall health and wellness.
Eat Healthier
Edible gardens provide easy access to herbs, vegetables, and fruits at home. Homegrown produce saves money at the market and helps develops a habit of eating healthy with new, delicious recipes. Planting berries in the backyard is the ultimate summer treat – producing delicious, nutrient-packed fruit. Finally, children introduced to growing their own food at a young age by tending modern-day victory gardens are also more likely to eat their veggies!
Relieve Stress
Caring for and nurturing plants serve as a soothing activity and a creative outlet for the whole family! Studies show that playing in the dirt has therapeutic results – calming the mind, improving moods, relieving anxiety and easing depression. The act of growing plants promotes relaxation and boosts moods, as well as restores faith for the future. Aromatic herbs such as lavender, mint, and rosemary can be grown in small spaces and incorporated into a relaxation routine.
Increase Concentration
For those working from home, adding houseplants to an office space can increase attention span and creativity. Exposure to nature and outdoor activities can also help to develop a child’s awareness. Families can involve children by watching birds and butterflies, planting seeds and picking flowers; these activities exercise their creativity and release pent up energy, later improving their focus during more sedentary homeschool lessons.
Breathe Easier
Research reveals that houseplants – such as the Peace Lily and Pothos – can remove small levels of pollutants from the air while releasing oxygen and increasing humidity for an overall healthier environment.
Burn Calories
At-home workouts are becoming go-to fitness routines, so the experts at Pike Nurseries recommend getting outside! Yardwork is considered moderate-level exercise according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and includes raking leaves, pulling weeds, pushing the mower, digging holes and lifting bags of soil or mulch. These activities can help with weight loss and improve strength, stamina, and flexibility.
In an effort to keep customers safe, all Pike Nurseries locations are now exclusively offering delivery and curbside pick-up. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Customers can complete an online form or call a local store to order, and a Pike Nurseries employee-owner will return the call to personally consult on the request and finalize the order.
Pike Nursery, Buckhead 4020 Roswell Road Atlanta, GA 30342 Phone: 404-843-9578 | Pike Nurseries, Acworth 3602 Cobb Parkway Acworth, Georgia 30101 Phone: 678-574-5868 | |
Pike Nurseries, Milton 3155 Bethany Bend Milton, Georgia 30004 Phone: 678-433-9060 | Pike Nurseries, Cumming 6050 Bethelview Road Cumming, Georgia 30040 Phone: 770-205-1737 | |
Pike Nurseries, East Cobb 2900 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta, Georgia 30062 Phone: 770-640-6468 | Pike Nurseries, Suwanee 1105 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard Suwanee, Georgia 30024 Phone: 770-271-5433 | |
Pike Nurseries, Toco Hills 2101 LaVista Road Atlanta, Georgia 30329 Phone: 404-634-8604 | Pike Nurseries, Marietta 1875 Roswell Road Marietta, Georgia 30062 Phone: 770-977-3040 | |
Pike Nurseries, Johns Creek 5795 State Bridge Road Alpharetta, Georgia 30022 Phone: 770-813-5050 | Pike Nurseries, Lindbergh 2410 Camellia Lane NE Atlanta, Georgia 30324 Phone: 404-869-2875 | |
Pike Nurseries, West Cobb 3431 Barrett Parkway, NW Marietta, Georgia 30064 Phone: 770-423-1650 | Pike Nurseries, Towne Lake 2475 Towne Lake Parkway Woodstock, Georgia 30189 Phone: 770-926-3252 |
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