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PHELAN GARDENS
4955 Austin Bluffs Parkway,
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 574-8058
Hours of
Operations
Mon -
Fri: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SUNSET GREENHOUSES
Closed until Spring 2011
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 Ongoing studies are continuing to amass evidence that indoor air may be
even more harmful than the outdoor environment. Some respiratory
illnesses, coughing, nasal congestion, dizziness, and headaches can be
directly related to the indoor air pollutants we come in contact with
especially in the winter. These pollutants, which are released by
chemical cleaners, various fibers, smoke, ink, paints, paper products,
and aerosols to mention a few, have no way to escape as we keep windows
and doors closed to ward off the cold. Bottom line, your health may be
at risk!
Combating indoor air pollutants can be achieved in
part by ventilation, but also by selecting home or office plants proven to
filter these common toxins. NASA, through extensive research, has concluded that
one 10" plant every 100 square feet will work to filter enclosed environments.
In addition to filtering pollutants, plants provide
humidity in the air through transpiration, raise our comfort level, and make us
feel more at ease in our indoor setting. Studies have also shown that working
with and being surrounded by plants is therapeutic and helps to reduce stress.
Plants in homes and offices create not only a healthier environment, but a more
pleasant one as well.
For any
questions you have on this article, or any topic of concern, email
us—or better yet, come by and talk to one of our professional staff
members. Remember,
Phelan
Gardens is open year-round!
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