The Benefits Of Gardening
Customers may wonder "Why should I start to garden or landscape?" The real question at hand should be, why shouldn't you garden? Schulte's greenhouse has the plants and resources for any customer to be a successful gardener and develop that desired "green thumb." Gardening can provide much more than adding beauty to your yard. Let Schulte's show you the numerous benefits of gardening.
1) Gardening is good for your mind and body
Gardening is a great form of exercise. Besides obvious weight lose benefits gardening has been proven to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and decrease depression. (Eva Shaw, PhD, author of Shovel It: Natureâs Health Plan) In fact, studies show that merely looking at a garden or plants can generate changes in such things as blood pressure, heart activity, muscle tension, and brain electrical activity. Through colors and textures gardeners can invoke emotions of calm, tranquility, and happiness. Gardening is more than a feel good pastime; it has evolved into a form of therapy for our body and soul.
2) Impact the environment
We always hear about the negative impact humans have on the environment, but by gardening we can truly "go green" to benefit the earth. Plants act as highly effective air cleaners, absorbing carbon dioxide, plus many air pollutants, while releasing clean oxygen and fragrance. Also, a dense cover of plants and mulch holds soil in place, reducing erosion and keeping sediment out of streams, storm drains and roads.
By planting new gardens, such as rain gardens, we can make use of the rain water run-off and help prevent harmful pollutants from making it in our streams and lakes. Native gardens, like rain gardens, are not only good for the environment they are low maintenance, beautiful, and easy on the wallet!
Besides being good for the environment gardens have environmental gains for us. It has been proven that an effective, environmental landscape design can cool your home in summer and warm it in winter. Energy efficient landscaping can actually reduce your energy costs by up to 20%, according to the Plants for Clean Air Council.
3) Increase property value
A garden/landscaping design can be considered an investment for the future. A tastefully designed yard can add "curb-appeal" to your house and in turn increase the overall value of ones home. Besides adding monetary value a garden can help one sell their house faster than the average home owner.
4) Growing green
A vegetable garden will ensure customers of the freshness and quality of what they are eating. In this day and age where pesticides and fertilizers are overused consider the comfort you will have when you know exactly what has touched your fruits and veggies! Plus a vegetable garden is a great way to gain responsibility and personal satisfaction.
5) Self satisfaction
Gardening and landscaping is truly becoming an art form. Planning, planting and watching your own garden grow can fill a person with satisfaction and pride. Gardening is truly a life-time hobby. The more you learn the more proficient one gets and the possibilities become endless.
So what's stopping you from starting your own garden and landscape design? Schulte's Greenhouse will provide you with all the necessary tools to succeed. Start reaping the many benefits that a garden can add to your life. Now is the time to find your own reason why you should garden!
FAQs
Working in the garden restores dexterity and strength, and the aerobic exercise that is involved can easily use the same number of calories as might be expended in a gym. Digging, raking and mowing are particularly calorie intense;43 there is a gym outside many a window.
Why is gardening good for your mental health? ›
Provides exercise.
Things like weeding, digging, and raking are a good exercise. Regular exercise reduces anxiety, depression, and other mental issues, and can help prevent dementia. If you don't like going to the gym, gardening can be an enjoyable way to still get these benefits.
Does gardening make you strong? ›
Gardening works all the major muscle groups: legs, buttocks, arms, shoulders, neck, back and abdomen. Tasks that use these muscles build strength and burn calories. Digging, lifting bags of mulch and pushing wheelbarrows all provide strength training similar to weight lifting, which leads to healthier bones and joints.
What do you call a person who loves gardening? ›
A plantsman is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable gardener (amateur or professional), nurseryman or nurserywoman. "Plantsman" can refer to a male or female person, though the terms plantswoman, or even plantsperson, are sometimes used.
Why is gardening so healing? ›
Getting your hands dirty in the garden can increase your serotonin levels – contact with soil and a specific soil bacteria, Mycobacterium vaccae, triggers the release of serotonin in our brain according to research. Serotonin is a happy chemical, a natural anti-depressant and strengthens the immune system.
What does an hour of gardening do to your body? ›
You may burn as many calories as a workout in the gym. If you aren't used to these types of activities, it is likely that you will feel a bit sore after a busy day gardening. Gardening also can improve your balance, strength and flexibility. Gardening activities can be modified if movement is a challenge.
Why do I feel so tired after gardening? ›
You should never garden for more than an hour at a time without a significant rest break. Muscles typically fatigue after a half hour of repetitive work, therefore you are at an increased risk of injury performing tasks with tired muscles. If you experience sharp pain or start to feel achy and sore, stop and rest.
Is gardening really worth it? ›
When done correctly, even the smallest backyard plot can produce copious amounts of fruits and vegetables and possibly even a significant saving to the grocery budget. However, it takes time and patience, and a small outlay of money to buy seeds, and tools, if you need them.
Can gardening extend your life? ›
Building social connections with others has been linked to increased life expectancy and improved quality of life. Gardening goes beyond the simple act of planting. It is a multifaceted activity that enhances physical health, promotes mental and emotional well-being, and contributes to a longer and happier life.
What personality type likes gardening? ›
Protagonist (ENFJ)
The spaces that they work often resemble a carefully tended paradise. People with this personality type may develop a Master Gardener mentality. They may benefit from exploring other ways in which different gardeners achieve similar goals.
A female gardener is called a Gardenerette. Or a Gardengal.
Is gardening a skill or talent? ›
The skills you acquire as a gardener are invaluable. Beyond helping you maintain and improve green spaces, these skills can affect job performance, environmental impact and personal development.
How does gardening benefit the environment? ›
Earth-friendly Gardening benefits the environment.
Support pollinators and natural enemies. Save water and energy. Improve degraded soil for plant health and increased carbon capture. Recharge groundwater to keep it clean and abundant.
Why is gardening a life skill? ›
Gardening can be a great way to teach kids about patience and responsibility, helping them develop core life skills. Growing healthy plants requires time and patience, and it's essential for children to learn how to care for them properly.
How does gardening benefit students? ›
Gardening supports academic achievement, helps students develop a healthy lifestyle, makes them more aware of their environment and helps them develop a sense of community.
Why do people grow gardens? ›
On a higher level, gardening provides a spiritual connection to life. It's a miracle to take a tiny seed, nurture it, and watch it grow into a beautiful flower or delicious food for your table. Tending a garden also contributes to improving your own living space, the environment and our planet.
