Millennials and Their Plants — Leafy Pets?

If you’re a millennial, chances are a plant might be the perfect roommate or quick “fixer-upper” solution.

You’re young, you’re working, you may have college debt, you may be renting a small condo or an apartment. How do you afford something you can talk to, take care of, and that makes you feel better (and doesn’t talk back)? Easy. It’s greenery. Whether it’s in the form of houseplants or a small garden, “going green” has a huge appeal to our millennial generation. Why?

Plants are good for you.

When you take care of a special plant or surround yourself with plants, studies show you feel calmer and less stressed. They respond to the way you care for them, but don’t demand too much from you.

• Plants put more nature into your life.
• They clean the air.
• They’re good for your physical and mental well-being.
• They’re fun to decorate with.
• They help you create your own sanctuary.
• Being responsible for a healthy plant makes you feel proud.
• They can live a long time and grow along with you.
• You can share plants through cuttings.

Plants don’t need to be walked.

Compared to dogs, cats, husbands, wives and kids, plants are fairly simple to take care of. What else makes them so attractive?

• Plants are happy with a drink of water.
• They like to be talked to.
• They don’t talk back.
• They don’t scratch the furniture.
• They don’t care if you sing badly.
• They don’t leave hairballs or accidents on the rug.
• They treat you with blooms and fragrance.

We know where you can find some plants you’ll love.

At Anderson’s, you’ll find lots of different plants looking for a new home. Whether they’re succulents or herbs, big or small, inside or outside plants, that’s up to you. And here’s the best news: You don’t have to be a millennial to reap the benefits of caring for plants. So why not adopt one—or two—today?

Love, Anderson’s.