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Indoor Plants

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How Indoor Office Plants Help Create a Neurodivergent-friendly Office

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2023 Trends in Holiday Design

August 29, 2023

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Natura's Expertise:Crafting a Holiday Wonderland with Commercial Decor

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Is Your Business a Perfect Fit For a Living Wall?

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Your Holiday Decor Project Plan

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The Common Mistakes You’re Making With Indoor Plants

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Living Walls

Plant wall vs Moss wall: what is your right for your office

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Understanding total cost of ownership for your office plants

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Exploring the different types of green wall systems

July 3, 2023

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June 30, 2023

Living Walls

Simple Ways To Sustain Your Living Walls for Longer

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Corporate Wellness

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Biophilic Design

9 inspiring examples of biophilic design

April 6, 2023

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Hotel and Hospitality

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Commercial Holiday Decorations for Hotel Lobbies

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Office Holiday Decorating Ideas

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Benefits of interior plant service

September 22, 2015

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Best office plants for a cold office

September 22, 2015

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Best office plants that are easy to maintain

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Best office plants that are easy to maintain

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The Best Office Plants for Employee Wellbeing

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Plants in the office reduce stress

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Benefits of LED lighting part II

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Holiday Decorating Ideas to Attract More People to Malls

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4 Trends in Interior Plant Service

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Introduction: Benefits of LED Lighting

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Holiday Decorating Ideas for Your Workplace

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Benefits of Live Plants for Hospitality Industry

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Green Living Wall Giveaway Winner

June 25, 2015

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Research Proves the Benefits of Office Plants

June 9, 2015

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Why Property Managers Need Indoor Plant Service

May 26, 2015

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5 Benefits of Interior Plants in Green Living Walls

May 20, 2015

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Green Living Walls Save Tenants Money

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May 12, 2015

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Wow Your Hotel Guests with a Green Living Wall

May 8, 2015

Plant Solution for a Shaded, Outdoor Environment

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[Case Study] A Plant Solution for a Shaded, Outdoor Environment

May 8, 2015

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Living Walls

Green Living Walls: What to Consider

April 15, 2015

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Living Walls

How to Maintain Green Living Walls

April 2, 2015

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Office Plants

The Benefits of Green Living Walls

March 31, 2015

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Case Study

[Case Study] Plant Design Meets ADA Standards

March 24, 2015

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Office Plants

Workhorses and Zebras: Office Plant Design Made Simple

March 17, 2015

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Office Plants

Why We Really Need Plants in the Workplace

March 4, 2015

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Office Plants

Custom Plant Design Creates Productive Building Environment

February 27, 2015

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Hotel and Hospitality

How Live Plants can Enhance the Hotel Guest Experience

February 25, 2015

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Office Plants

Plants Improve Occupancy, Retention Rates

February 19, 2015

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Office Plants

Fill Your Vendor List with Quality Business Partners

February 11, 2015

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Holiday Decor

Seasonscapes 2014 Holiday Installations

December 24, 2014

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Hotel and Hospitality

Hotel Lobby Plants and Their Effect on Guest Health

November 4, 2014

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Office Plants

Office Plant Care: 5 Signs You’re Doing it Wrong

October 28, 2014

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Indoor Plants

Indoor Plant Rental: The Perfect Choice for Your Convention Center

October 21, 2014

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Indoor Plants

Commercial Indoor Plants Don’t Have to Be a Hassle

October 7, 2014

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Holiday Decor

Office Interior Design Ideas for the Holidays

September 25, 2014

Hotel and Hospitality

Wow Your Guests with the Right Hotel Plants

September 18, 2014

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Artificial plants

How Indoor Atrium Plants Can Help Increase Occupancy Rates

September 10, 2014

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Indoor Plants

How to Cut Your Indoor Plant Maintenance Costs

September 1, 2014

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Office Plants

6 Hidden Benefits of Plants in the Office

August 25, 2014

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benefits of office plants

How Indoor Office Plants Can Improve Productivity

August 20, 2014

Hotel Lobby Plants

Hotel and Hospitality

How the Right Hotel Lobby Design Increases Revenue Per Guest

August 14, 2014

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Indoor Plants

How an Interior Plant Service Saves You Money

August 7, 2014

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Office Plants

Office Plants that are good for your health

August 1, 2014

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Living Walls

Is a Green Wall System Right for Your Office?

July 31, 2014

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Holiday Decor

Clients Love Commercial Holiday Décor

July 24, 2014

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Indoor Plants

San Antonio Interior Plants Have All the Benefits

June 26, 2014

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Indoor Plants

Houston Interior Plants: Amazing Indoor Trees

June 23, 2014

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Indoor Plants

Dallas Interior Plants: The Right Planters for the Job

June 23, 2014

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Indoor Plants

Corpus Christi Interior Plants: A Burst of Color

June 19, 2014

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Indoor Plants

Austin Interior Plants: Succulents for Beauty and Healing

June 16, 2014

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How Plant Rentals Can Take Your Event to the Next Level

May 26, 2014

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Corporate Wellness

Top 5 Reasons to Invest in Corporate Plants

May 22, 2014

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Benefits of living walls

Should You Get a Vertical Garden Wall?

May 19, 2014

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Indoor Plants

Indoor Plant Service Takes the Hassle out of Office Foliage

May 14, 2014

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Indoor Plants

4 Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Display Plants

May 1, 2014

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Office Plants

Impress Your Customers and Staff with Our Office Plant Services

April 28, 2014

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Living Walls

Living Green Walls for Your Home: 3 Types of Setups

April 21, 2014

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Indoor Plants

6 Popular Indoor Plants for Spring

April 14, 2014

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Indoor Plants

Do You Need Wholesale Plants?

March 27, 2014

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Indoor Plants

A Primer on Plants for Interior Decoration

March 24, 2014

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Indoor Plants

Top 5 Advantages of Indoor Plants

March 20, 2014

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Simplify Your Life with Office Plant Services

March 17, 2014

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Artificial Indoor Plants Are Your Little Secret

March 12, 2014

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Welcome Clients with Atrium Plants

March 4, 2014

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Indoor Plants

Happiness Begins with Indoor Plants

February 25, 2014

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Indoor Plants

5 Things You Might Not Know About Indoor Plant Maintenance

January 29, 2014

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Office Plants

Benefits of Corporate Plants: Overt and Covert

January 27, 2014

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Indoor Plants

Making Room for Interior Plants

January 23, 2014

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Why Plant Leasing May be the Perfect Option

December 26, 2013

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Office Plants

10 Ways Office Plants Are Their Own Reward

December 23, 2013

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Indoor Plants

How an Interior Plant Service Can Enhance Your Business

December 20, 2013

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benefits of office plants

Plant Rentals Can Spruce Up Any Office

November 18, 2013

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Holiday Decor

Let Your Spirit Shine with Commercial Holiday Décor

November 15, 2013

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Office Plants

Creating an Impact with the Right Office Planters

November 14, 2013

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Benefits of living walls

Types of Plants That Thrive in a Green Wall System

November 13, 2013

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Indoor Plants

Not Every Decorative Planter is Created Equal

October 19, 2013

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Green Walls

The Benefits of Living Green Walls

October 18, 2013

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Green Walls

Short on Space? A Living Wall is the Answer!

October 17, 2013

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Office Plants

Creating Interiorscapes to Fit Your Office’s Needs

October 13, 2013

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Indoor Plants

Indoor Plant Maintenance Doesn’t Need to be Cumbersome

October 8, 2013

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Living Walls

Simple Ideas for Living Wall Designs

October 2, 2013

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Green Walls

How Hard is it to Care for Living Wall Systems?

September 27, 2013

Interior Plants

Indoor Plants

Plants for Interior Decoration: Bring Life to a Drab Workplace

September 21, 2013

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Ideas for Atrium Plants to Fit Your Office

September 14, 2013

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Indoor Plants

Easy to Care for Display Plants

September 7, 2013

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Indoor Plants

Indoor Plants for a Healthy Work Environment

August 30, 2013

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Indoor Plants

The Benefits of Indoor Plant Rental

August 23, 2013

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An Office Plant Service Knows What Fits Your Space Best

August 14, 2013

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Indoor Plants

Not sure if you need indoor plant services?

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July 31, 2013

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What kind of maintenance do interior plants need?

July 24, 2013

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Office Plants

How Does Plant Leasing Work?

July 1, 2013

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Indoor Plants

What to Look for in an Interior Plant Service

June 24, 2013

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4 Advantages of Indoor Plants

June 17, 2013

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Indoor Plants

Plants Boost Creativity & Keep Employees Healthy

December 11, 2012

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Office Plants

Flowers and Plants in the Workspace Promote Innovation and Ideas

June 11, 2012

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Plants Improve Home Aesthetics, Emotions, Health, and Economy

June 11, 2012

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