This archive report was first published on 7 May 2020.
Gardening will uplift your mood and lower your stress levels ¶
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect our lives, many people are turning to gardening as a way to improve their mental health and well-being. According to a 2017 report by the American Public Health Association, time spent gardening is beneficial to your mental health.
Not only does gardening provide a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment, but it also allows you to reap the benefits of sunshine and fresh air while improving your mood and effectively lowering your stress levels. In fact, a small garden can thrive in all sizes and forms, whether in a recycled yoghurt cup or a section of your backyard, however small.
Here are a few ideas to guarantee that your home garden complements your style and enhances the aesthetic value of your home:
- Start small by investing in indoor plants, which are all the rage right now. You can place your new plant in a kiondo for a modern twist to average house plant décor.
- Rectangular troughs can serve as an ornamental piece on your dining table, incorporating your new hobby as a representation of your personal style around your home.
- Raised flower beds allow you to control the blend of soil you'd like to use, control pests, and reap a bigger harvest using less space.
- Vertical planters will provide just the solution you need if you're looking to save on space and still get the most out of your garden.
- Espalier is a French word that refers to the horticultural science of training wooden fruit trees to grow against a frame or wall, often because the wall retains heat from the sun in more temperate regions.
Learning the art of espalier could be time-consuming, but the ornamental benefits to your home will make the process worth it.
