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Why gardening is good for you and the planet

May 7, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Are you someone who’s been gardening for years? Someone who’s only recently discovered the joys of gardening? Or maybe someone who’s never even picked up any gardening tools before, but curious to find out what the hype is all about? Well, gardening engages the body, stimulates the mind and uplifts the spirit! Not only can gardening provide many mental and physical health benefits, but it can also provide environmental benefits and even financial benefits – especially if you decide to grow some of your own veg.

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gardening to help the environment

CO2 is one of the major contributing elements to the greenhouse effect – and mature trees can absorb roughly 48 pounds of CO2 a year. Trees really are the lungs of the earth, and it’s now more crucial than ever to protect nature. You’re probably wondering how you could possibly help if you can’t have a huge tree growing in your garden – well you can, as any amount of gardening can help both you and the planet. You just need to grow what you can, as even the smallest patch of grass will help provide habitat and shelter to wildlife.

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Gardening for health & wellbeing

Did you know that pulling weeds and planting flowers can burn 200-400 calories per hour? As well as burning calories, gardening helps to improve your immune system, provide more vitamin D from sunlight, encourages a greener diet, as well as helping to decrease the risk of heart disease and diabetes. In terms of mental health benefits, getting outdoors and gardening helps to reduce stress and anxiety, helps to keep the mind sharp and happy, enhances the sensory system and promotes a good night’s sleep.

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Growing your own to save money

Growing your own fruit and veg can have a positive effect on your finances too, with an average saving of £268 a year. That’s impressive! Why don’t you try it out for yourself and have a go at growing salad, potatoes, peas, beans, tomatoes or whatever veggies you like to eat most often.

Are you ready to grab your gardening gloves and get outdoors? Not only is it good for us, but an eco-friendly garden can help to release oxygen into the atmosphere, absorb carbon dioxide for a cleaner atmosphere, as well as helping to provide habitat and food for wildlife. Check out the below infographic, created by JD Williams, for more advice on gardening benefits. Whether you’re looking to add more physical exercise to your lifestyle, looking to get closer to nature, or just want an excuse to get out into the fresh air, this infographic will help get you started. Enjoy!

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