The Benefits of Plants
in Your Workspace
The Health Benefits of Houseplants
The benefits of interior plants are recognised as essential for sustainable and healthy living and working environments.
These benefits are categorized into physical health, psychological well-being, and enhanced productivity.
Physical Health and Air Quality
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Air Purification
Plants remove harmful toxins such as formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene from indoor air. Some species, like the spider plant, can eliminate up to 95% of toxic formaldehyde in a space.
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Pollutant Reduction
Research from the University of Birmingham shows that common houseplants like the peace lily can reduce nitrogen dioxide (NO2) by up to 20% in certain conditions.
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Symptom Relief
Indoor greenery can reduce headaches and fatigue by 20–25%. It also helps stabilize humidity levels, which can prevent "sick building syndrome" and respiratory irritation.
Psychological and Mental Well-being
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Stress Reduction
The presence of plants is linked to a 37% decrease in tension and anxiety and a 58% fall in depression.
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Biophilic Connection
Humans have an innate biological need to connect with nature (biophilia). Interior plants satisfy this urge, leading to lower blood pressure and reduced stress hormones.
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Restorative Effects
Viewing greenery provides a "micro-break" for the brain, allowing directed attention to recover and reducing mental fatigue
Workplace and Cognitive Performance
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Productivity Boost
Incorporating plants into an office can increase productivity by 15%.
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Enhanced Creativity
Biophilic environments—those using natural elements—report a 15% increase in creativity.
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Noise Reduction
Larger plants can act as natural acoustic buffers, reduce background noise and improve concentration in open-plan offices.
Over 50 years of Landscaping Experience & over 280 years in Horticulture
Our Packages
Plant Rental
Customers rent plant displays from us, with fortnightly maintenance visits throughout their contract, typically over two, three or four years
Plant Purchase
Customers purchase plant displays outright and can choose to add on our professional fortnightly maintenance service.
Maintenance Service
Do you already own your plants?
Then we can offer to maintain these for you.
Visits ensure existing greenery remains healthy through professional care.
Our Process
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Consultation
We offer a no obligation, comprehensive on-site consultation to ensure plant schemes are aesthetically aligned with your brand or your needs.
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Quotation
We provide a no-obligation quotation following an initial consultation to provide transparent pricing tailored to your specific environment and needs.
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Delivery & Installation
Our team will install your new plants and containers with minimal disruption, positioning displays carefully for the best visual impact and long-term plant health.
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Maintenance
Regular visits keep plants healthy, clean and thriving, with replacements included as required to remain in peak condition without any effort from your side.
Regions we cover
We primarily serve Dorset, Hampshire, southern Somerset, Wiltshire, Surrey, and West Sussex.
However, we frequently undertake projects further afield, including Bristol and London, wherever we can ensure high-quality, efficient service.
Please do contact us if you’d like to discuss your project requirements.
Happy Customers
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“The team were a pleasure to have on site”
“The team were a pleasure to have on site. Our office looks brighter and far more welcoming. From the first consultation to installation, everything was handled smoothly and professionally. The plants look fantastic and the maintenance service keeps them looking perfect. We’ve already had so many compliments from staff and visitors.”
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“The service from Stewarts has been outstanding"
“Their technician is always friendly, efficient and extremely knowledgeable. Our plants have never looked better, and the regular visit schedule means we don’t have to think about a thing. It’s made a huge difference to the feel of our workspace.”
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“Stewarts transformed our reception"
“A beautiful displays that really reflect our brand. Their advice was invaluable and the whole process was easy from start to finish. The maintenance service is excellent and we appreciate the care and attention the team brings every time they visit.”