Why Surrounding Yourself with Plants and Flowers at Work Makes You Focus Better

Why Surrounding Yourself with Plants and Flowers at Work Makes You Focus Better


By Sam Bowden

Arrange flowers into fun and colourful mood-boosting creations at floristry classes in Melbourne and transform your urban workplace into a creative and positive oasis! Guided by local Melbourne florists, you’ll learn how to make flower arrangements for your office or WFH desk. Share the love with your colleagues at flower arrangement team building activities and watch as the positivity and productivity among your teammates blossoms. Trust us, the sense of accomplishment and the positive impact on your workplace environment will be truly noticeable.

From relaxing Ikebana workshops and Kokedama classes to flower bouquet making and flower wreath arrangements, floristry classes in Melbourne will allow you to get hands-on with natural materials and create something you can be proud of.

Adding a DIY terrarium to your desk or planting a Japanese peace lily into a corner of your office are some of the best ways to freshen up your office space and reduce stress and anxiety in the workplace. Find out more below!

Stressed? You don’t have to be!

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Stress is something that everyone experiences at some point in their working life, and it's important to acknowledge that it's not always possible to completely eliminate it. However, the good news is that you have the power to manage and reduce your stress levels! By taking the right steps, you can make a significant positive difference to your overall well-being in the workplace.

Stick your green thumb out and hitch a ride in one of our Ikebana classes in Melbourne! The ancient Japanese art of flower arranging is so much more than just floristry. With a central focus on combining elements from all seasons to show the balance of nature, Ikebana offers a zen and relaxation standard flower arranging doesn’t provide. 

It’s an art form that promotes mindfulness and inner peace and is a perfect way to feel uplifted in the office! With Ikebana classes for team bonding that come directly to you, the team can build beautiful flower arrangements in office, for the office. 

A study out of the University of Sydney found that creating a greener office space resulted in a 37 per cent fall in tension and anxiety amongst employees, and a further 58 per cent drop in workplace depression.

The colour green also has a relaxing effect, with offices that have one plant per workspace finding a 44 per cent decrease in anger and hostility, as well as a 38 per cent drop in fatigue. An Ikebana workshop also doubles as a fun, refreshing team building activity, so you’re really getting two plants for the price of one.

Build a terrarium and boost productivity

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Figuring out how to get the office to work harder without causing fatigue is a question that has plagued humankind for millennia. But scientists have recently found something quite quirky. Although Melbourne is considered the world’s most liveable city, human beings have an innate desire to live in and around nature. It’s a tendency labelled “biophilia” and it plays an important role in keeping our connection to the natural world alive.

Although a terrarium class may not be on your top list of staff priorities, reconnecting with nature not only reduces fatigue but also improves productivity! Plants convert the carbon dioxide in the air into pure oxygen and the creation of cleaner air aids in concentration and focus. CO2 can be reduced as much as 50 per cent with the assistance of a few well-placed plants, and also function as a filter for dust, bacteria and mould. 

Plants will also increase the humidity in the office, which can help avoid those dry tickling coughs that get circulated by an overworked air-conditioning system, not to mention reduce dry skin by up to 20 per cent.

Not only would DIY terrariums help your Melbourne office smash the workload by up to 15 per cent more, but it will also boost creativity! It’s theorised that plants activate an ancient instinct that there is food nearby, thereby illuminating a sense of calm, relaxation and creativity amongst individuals, especially hungry ones. Not entirely convinced? Maybe get the team together for one of our floristry courses in Melbourne, just to be sure. 

Find out how plants can also improve your happiness here. 

DIY floristry looks nice and will have you feeling good!

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Who doesn’t want a workplace looking nice? Gone are the days when being trapped in a cubicle without any natural light is an acceptable way to live! Not only do you need natural light, but you also need natural things.

Plants and flower arrangements are lovely, but not every office in Melbourne has oodles and oodles of space to create an office greenhouse. But there are plenty of small, easy solutions to getting a little bit of nature into a small workspace. Succulents such as cacti and jade plants are a nice addition to any desk and can help ease individual stress and anxiety.

However, if you’re searching for something to really add a natural garden feel to your working environment, it’s hard to turn down a Kokedama workshop. Once again, Kokedama and flower arranging classes of a similar ilk offer a welcome reprieve from the usual team building activities employees have come to expect. Yet classes like this allow you to furnish your office and create a green space in a way that your employees can bond over and appreciate on a deeper level.

DIY Kokedama making

Kokedama plants take up next to no desk space and are perfect for office space as they thrive in shade, and with the exception of the occasional watering, are relatively self-sufficient. It’s a hands-on way to reinvigorate your office vibe and aesthetic, particularly if you’re hiring. In a survey out of the US in 2015, a third of job hunters said that workplace design was crucial to their interest in a company’s position.

No matter how green you’re looking at making your office, there are advantages to making just the slightest change. Floristry classes in Melbourne offer you and your team the opportunity to not only engage in a relaxing and rejuvenating alternative to a team building activity, but also spruce up the office in a fashion that will increase productivity, reduce stress, and make the whole space look prettier.

Transformation awaits at floristry courses in Melbourne!

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The simple act of adding a touch of nature to your workspace can be the start of a more positive, productive and harmonious office life. It's not just about decorating with flowers or greenery; it's about nurturing a vibrant atmosphere that fosters well-being, creativity and collaboration among your team!

Whether you opt for an Ikebana class to discover the art of mindful flower arrangement or dive into the world of DIY terrariums to purify the air and boost productivity, you'll find that your team becomes more engaged and motivated after adding some natural elements to the space. The calming presence of plants and the act of creating beautiful floral arrangements can transform your workspace into a place where employees thrive, stress disappears and inspiration flourishes. Embrace the power of nature in your office, and watch as your workplace blooms into a more inviting and harmonious haven for all! The best place to kickstart this transformative journey is at one of our beginner-friendly floristry courses in Melbourne.





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