Bussey's Florist offers the best selection of plants in Floyd and Polk counties There have been several research groups that have published reports on the benefits of House Plants. These benefits can range from helping to purify the air to altering the overall mood of the home. Bussey's Florist offers a great selection of indoor plants.  In addition, our talented and award - winning Floral Designers are available to provide assistance. You may ask what are the benefits exactly. Below is a short summary of a few. Beautification of the Home or Building - In addition to the multitude of health benefits plants offer, they also create elegant and wonderful beauty to any home. There are numerous uses for indoor plants. Depending on the areas to be decorated, the use of different plants can create a more uniform and warm feel. Home Air Purification - There are multiple studies but reference is based on a study in 2009 conducted by the University of Technology in Sydney Australia. This team found that it was highly probable houseplants absorbed toxins in the air. The science behind how the plants are able to do this is related to their biological processes. The CDC has reported that as many as 8 percent of all Americans suffer from allergies. Houseplants do not release much if any pollen and in fact act as natural filters to collect allergens and dust. In addition, plants produce oxygen through photosynthesis which is what we breath to survive. Plants act as sponges to gather all of the bad pollutants in the air. Most of us do not think about pollutants in our homes but they are present. Things like carpet, paint and furniture emit toxins. Health and Mental Wellness  - Researchers at Kansas State University reported studies that show patients recover quicker [...]