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Impact of Lawns and Gardens on Mental Health




Humans have long yearned for a closer relationship with nature. From the dawn of time, cultures have tapped into special and soothing qualities. As a result, humans have sought solace in nature for decades, whether planting, strolling through the park, or hiking through the woods. However, a lack of green spaces and an evolving community of technology-obsessed people has resulted in a break from nature and the world around us. According to the most convincing proof, Nature will lower a person's stress rate, blood pressure, and minimize the likelihood of asthma, allergy, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, even while improving mental wellbeing and rising life expectancy. Doctors have now been recommending time in green spaces to their patients to improve their fitness

While spending quality time outdoors is difficult to come by, it is critical to incorporate nature into one's everyday routine. Lawns give us access to open spaces that are necessary for the health and mental well-being of any citizen, which holds especially during times of a health crisis when there is anxiety and stress. Approximately 150 years ago, when the concept of landscape architecture was in its nascent stage, surfaced several studies went on to show the correlation between the lawns and our moods and how colors can impact our mood. But, in the past 2 decades, the effects of spending time in the lawns and parks have been researched upon more meticulously and more quantified results can be seen now. Landscape design is the method of transforming space into a character that evokes feelings or emotions.

The emotional influence is often overlooked in favor of aesthetics and fabrics. The value of outdoor natural spaces like parks and lawns cannot be undervalued when it comes to the mental health of an individual. This makes it imperative for us to know how our lawns can be designed better. Going outside becomes more appealing and feasible with proper planting design to deter anti-social behavior and awareness of the accessibility of places, especially for older people. This will serve to alleviate feelings of depression and alienation.

What we have witnessed in the past few years is the growth of wellness gardens and lawns. The whole purpose of a wellness garden is to distract you from all the negativity that has been revolving in your mind and help you calm down and relieve you of all the unnecessary stress and tension.

The emotional influence is often overlooked in favor of aesthetics and fabrics. The value of outdoor natural spaces like parks and lawns cannot be undervalued when it comes to the mental health of an individual. This makes it imperative for us to know how our lawns can be designed better. Going outside becomes more appealing and feasible with proper planting design to deter anti-social behavior and awareness of the accessibility of places, especially for older people. This will serve to alleviate feelings of depression and alienation.

What we have witnessed in the past few years is the growth of wellness gardens and lawns. The whole purpose of a wellness garden is to distract you from all the negativity that has been revolving in your mind and help you calm down and relieve you of all the unnecessary stress and tension.


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