08.21.2020 | Shopping
Plants are an easy way to freshen up your apartment home, and literally breathe new life into a room. Not only are they beautiful to look at, but they also act as natural air purifiers. Studies have proven that having plants in our homes is good for our health and air quality, and can improve concentration and mood. Breathe easier, boost your mood, and elevate your work-from-home environment by adding a few broadleaf plants to your collection! Read on for a quick list of Chicago plant nurseries.
La Salle Flowers
One of the oldest plant shops in Chicago is also one of the coolest. Just 8 minutes from our front door is La Salle Flowers, a family-owned business that has been serving the people of Chicago since 1934. Take a photo in front with their iconic signage, and step inside to a charming shop where your sure to find the perfect plant or floral arrangement for your home. Visit their website to check out their inventory or have a ficus delivered right to our apartments at Aqua Lakeshore East.
City Scents Chicago
About 5 minutes from Aqua is City Scents Chicago. This plant nursery and flower shop is women and minority-owned and features a wonderfully diverse collection of houseplants and floral arrangements. Whether you're looking for succulents, a fiddle leaf fig, or a bouquet of roses, they've got it all. Stop by their fun urban jungle this weekend for something lush and leafy!
Urban Flowers Chicago
Just 7 minutes from our apartment homes, you'll find Urban Flowers Chicago. This local plant nursery is full of gorgeous displays, and if you feel more comfortable shopping online their website is fantastic too. They take high-quality photos so you know exactly what you're getting! Find a sleek snake plant for your desk or a pretty calathea for the bedroom.
If you were inspired to take a trip to one of these local plant nurseries, snap a photo and share it with us on social media! We'd love to see what plants you're loving right now. Have an awesome weekend, and check in often for more food, fun, and vibrant living in Chicago!
