Abberly Crest Blog

Lexington Park is an area with beautiful scenery and weather, so get outside. Getting fit, and staying healthy, doesn't have to be hard. There is an easy way to do it, go for a walk. Walking fits into any schedule, and it can be done alone or with a friend.

When you walk, you can get to know your neighbors better. When you are outside you meet others who are outside. You start with smiles, and then conversations begin. Start a walking group with a few of your neighbors. There will certainly be a few others that want to get outside, get walking and get fit. By walking you can better your health and enjoy your neighbors.

Once you start walking you will become energized. Whether you are new to getting exercise through walking or if you are just starting out, there are numerous benefits from this easy and fun exercise.

Best of all there are many health benefits. A simple 2 mile a day walk can decrease your risk of heart disease by up to 40%. Increased health and well being have been proven with any type of daily walking regimen and physical exercise gives you a feeling of well-being. It gets our endorphins going and helps to better our mood. Who can argue with fresh air and sunshine? Walking for 15 minutes a day gets us our daily dose of vitamin D. When you feel happier you enjoy life more and others notice.

Spring is a time for rebirth and regeneration for our homes and for the outdoors. Flowers and plants in indoor gardening and outdoor landscaping has become part of our everyday lifestyles. The right floral touches can enhance the atmosphere of the interior of our homes. You can become an instant interior designer with some greenery in your living room or turn your bathroom into a spa escape with some orchids or other interesting flower.

Dress up your spring table with a display of tulips, a few stunning bouquets or some garden fresh cut flowers. Fresh blooms also make the perfect last minute hostess gift or to bring along when meeting the new neighbor.

Why not try your hand at designing your own arrangement? Choose a few bunches in different shades of the same color or those with lots of contrast. Display your flowers in decorative containers for a finished look. Traditional vases are nice, but for a more creative feel, use a mason jar or pretty teapot.

Bright blooms aren’t the only way to add vibrant color. Vegetables, herbs and other plants are beautiful too and using heirloom seeds can promote sustainable living!

The impact that plants have on our interior and exterior environments is undeniable. They clean the indoor air of organic compounds, provide oxygen and some even chase away bugs. Plants and flowers have something for everyone. Floral elements give us a “feel good” factor that we enjoy amidst the confusion of everyday life.