Monday Market Update: May Flowers At Last

‘Tis often said that April showers bring May flowers… and the Bay Area has had plenty of that! With Mother’s Day upon us, I wanted to focus on something that makes virtually everyone smile: flowers!

In the real estate world, we often think of colorful flowers and lush greenery as part of curb appeal – and for good reason! Flowers make people happy. Period. And it’s an actual fact; according to Rutgers and as published by the Society of American Florists, “The presence of flowers triggers happy emotions, heightens feelings of life satisfaction and affects social behavior in a positive manner.” (Read more here!)

But you do not have to be house hunting or preparing your home for sale to appreciate nature’s finest beauty; here are some ways to experience the benefits of blooms all around you!

What To Plant

If you love to garden, there are countless garden guides online that can tell you what to plant and when in your location’s garden zone. A few resources you may wish to check with are:

The Bay Area Planting Calendar

Gardener’s Guild

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map

Where To View Blooms

If you don’t have space for a garden or a green thumb, you can still experience the serenity and healing of flowers in SO many places! Here are just a few local ideas… you’ll want to see them all.

A Guide to 15 of the Best Gardens in the San Francisco Bay Area

KQED: Northern California Superbloom Guide

TimeOut: Best Wildflower Hikes In The Bay Area

May the power of flowers inspire you in all that you do!

Bobbi & Team 

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