7 Home Activities That Will Make You Happier This Spring

Plant some flowers in your garden

We have to admit that when we talk about gardens, we automatically think of flowers. So, during the coronavirus outbreak, you can take advantage of your garden and free time and plant some beautiful flowers. Do not forget that it is fine if you can’t plant the shoots according to the plan. “Don’t let yourself become overwhelmed. This is supposed to be a fun and healthy activity, not an additional life stressor,” said plant expert Jennifer Morganthaler, the agriculture instructor at Missouri State University.

“Good houseplants for beginners are spider plants, golden pothos vine plants, aloe plants, snake plants and ZZ Plants,” Morganthaler says. “Beets, carrots, kale, lettuce, and spinach can grow in shady areas if there are at least three hours of sun per day,” she notes.

“House plants add decoration to a room, filter air, and have different light preferences, but you need to keep in mind temperature as well,” says Morganthaler. “Avoid unheated rooms in the winter time, cold drafts, or directly above or below heat vents.”

“There are many excellent brands of hand pruners on the market, but the most important thing is to find a pair that is comfortable in your hand. Not only will they be more pleasant to use, but it may minimize the potential for a repetitive stress injury. A high-quality, serrated soil knife will help cut through roots in the soil, can be used to trim the roots of pot-bound plants, and will also work as a trowel,” said Dan Scott, associate director of horticulture for the American Horticultural Society.