Why Should you Start Gardening?
So far you have learned how to start the process of growing a garden and how to maintain that garden. Now you are able to see the benefits that come with a garden. According to Healthline, your physical health will significantly improve because gardening is exercise. Exercising daily helps “promote sleep, keep a healthy weight and build strength”. Another physical health benefit is gardening can “spur growth in your brain’s memory related nerves”. Research showed that it could even be a treatment for people with dementia. The sunlight you are exposed to daily allow you to retain a large amount of vitamin D. This is an essential nutrient needed for humans and can help fight diseases. Your mental health will also be positively affected when gardening. Research has shown as stated in the Healthline article, that gardening boosts your mood and self-esteem. Stress and anxiety levels drop, the more time you spend in a garden.
Lastly, the organic vegetables/herbs you are able to grow can be great for your cooking. You could also be able to decorate your home with fresh flowers or make a bouquet very easily just by picking them from your home. As a result from growing a garden, you are able to improve your health, receive food or flowers and also attract wildlife. Wildlife can include birds, butterflies, and other insects. Wildlife can also help improve the health of your garden, while also making it peaceful. Below is an audio of bird sounds in a garden depicting what your backyard could sound like if you were to grow a garden.
Thanks for taking the time to visit the site to learn more about gardening. I hope you were able to learn everything you need to know to start a garden!