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St. George Airport - Before and After Pictures

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Hello again,

Here is one of our bigger projects we completed at the new airport located in Saint George, Utah. We put together some before and after pictures to show the transformation.

This beautiful building has a open, unique, and modern environment. The picture to the left if you'll notice is taken from a high vantage point as is looking down into the large space.








The living plants we installed, not only give the space a splash of color, but add depth and character to the hallway. It was a great place to let vines hang free over the edge because of the height.








The landscape design (plantscape) turned out really well in this next space. The vibrant green plants really complemented the colorful brick around it.

Here is just one example of the potted trees around the airport. This tree to the bottom right is a Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata of the fig family). They love bright and warm areas. 

In this picture we have a large lobby area. The large potted trees help break up the continuous white wall and add comfort and depth to the space. And they added their own unique sculpture the to picture below.   

For more pictures of Botanicals projects, visit our website www.botanicalsdesign.com. 

Plants in the Office

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Can plants in the workplace really “grow” your bottom line?

Plants are a huge part of nature’s ecological system. Gone is the day of making terrariums and vivarium’s in the classroom (maybe not so long ago for some of us). But the concept is still there and as humans we need plants. So naturally it makes sense to welcome plants into our closed off offices and work-spaces for a healthier environment.   

But how exactly do plants help your workers and customers?  

Healthier Employees

Plants have proven to reduce ailments in the workplace.

•  Fatigue reduced by 20%
• Headache reduced by 30%
• Dry Skin reduced by 25%
• Coughs reduced by 40%
•   Sore Throat reduced by 30%

Better Productivity

Did you know that job stress is responsible for an estimated annual cost of $10,000 per employee due to turnover, absenteeism, and diminished productivity, and medical costs? Studies have found a link between having interior plants and the retention and the hiring of top employees. They have also found plants have an impact on the following.

• Plants reduce absenteeism by as much as 40%
• 12% improvement in worker productivity
•  Up to a 40% reduction in ailments

Less Stress

Have you ever felt that stress played a factor on your productivity where you work? If you have you are not alone. Over 50% of employees said they less productive at work as a result of stress and over 40% say they typically feel tense or stressed out. While other factors are often involved most employees report that work is a significant source of stress. A study conductedin 2010 shows us that plants really do lift spirits. They have found significant reduction in tension/anxiety, depression/dejection, anger/hostility, fatigue, and confusion.

Cleaner Air

Did you know that buildings can be up to 10 times more polluted than the outside air? That’s right, 10 times. I don’t know about you, but that makes me want to go take a shower. But don’t worry, we have more good news for you. You guessed it, plants. Plants can remove up to 87% of indoor air pollutants within 24 hours. In fact plants release chemicals that suppress mold spores and bacteria in the ambient air.

More Money

Yes, we saved the best for last. Not only can plants in the workplace reduce costs significantly and improve quality of life as shown above, but in retail environments and businesses that deal with clients, members, and customers, we have some good news for you. Studies show that a business has professionally maintained plants, patrons stay longer and visit more frequently. Customers rate the quality of products 30% higher and customers are willing to an average of 12% more for goods.

About Botanicals

Interior Landscape Design and Maintenance
St. George, UT

About Us 

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It would be difficult to find a time in the past four generations when we as a family have not been surrounded with the culture of growing. As little children we learned from our parents and grandparents the lessons of sun, seed, and soil. Hours were spent in the furrows of our farm and in the lush foliage of our greenhouses. Though would be difficult to find a time in the past four generations when we as a family have not been surrounded with the culture of growing.  Today we still love to work in the soil to bring the outside in, to share in the bounties that nature offers, to create a quiet corner where the mind finds rest.

In 2003 Botanicals was formed in St. George, Utah by siblings Niki Warner and Braden Hancock to supply and service interior tropicals, outdoor container gardens, and designer pottery. Within a short time our high personal standards combined with our individual work ethic and singular creations generated a demand of its own.

In 2006 we incorporated to form Botanicals, Inc. and we added our own exclusive line of pottery. In 2008 we launched our web site and online store so distinctive Botanicals products could be available for personal container gardening and exceptional gift giving.

Customer Service

We have been told by our customers that we at Botanicals are somewhat of an anomaly in today's world. Why?

We want our clients to love our products and services as much as we do; we value their time as much as our own, we respect their property and always leave their space better than we found it. Our pricing is fair and is clearly set forth with no hidden costs.

In short, we want their experience with us to be as refreshing as our product line itself. We fully stand behind all our products and services and take pride and pleasure in providing them. Our highest compliment is the delight of our customers