Nature is beneficial to our health. It’s as easy as that. Nature makes us feel better about our lives, whether it’s spending peaceful time in isolation in a garden, trekking up a mountain for a spectacular view, or wandering through a forest to clear our brains.
So I’m not just thinking about solitude, state parks, or wildlife zones. I’m also referring to gardening. That’s exactly what Plants Creative does. It’s what I like to call the “business of nature” – enhancing and beautifying our clients’ natural environments!
There are three primary categories of landscaping advantages that I prefer to discuss with people: physical health benefits, emotional health benefits, and economic benefits.
It Is Beneficial To One’s Health To Engage In Landscaping
On a fundamental level, landscapes may have a favorable impact on our physical health in a variety of ways. Here are a few.
The State Of The Air
A healthy landscape generates oxygen while removing dust, smoke, and pollutants from the air we breathe, therefore increasing the quality of the air we breathe.
Reduced Blood Pulse And Anxiety
Looking at plants and trees, even if only via a window, has been proven in studies to decrease blood pressure and levels of the “stress hormone” cortisol. Cortisol levels beyond a certain threshold have been related to problems with learning and memory, as well as weight gain and heart disease.
Inflammation Was Reduced, And The Immune System Was Strengthened
Being outside can help to reduce inflammation in the body, which can help to prevent autoimmune diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, and even cancer. While cancer prevention research is still in its infancy, studies show that spending time in nature can trigger the synthesis of anti-cancer proteins. Another advantage of going outside is that it strengthens the immune system, making it easier for the body to battle common ailments like colds and flu.
Landscaping Is Beneficial To One’s Mental Health
The advantages for mental wellness are just as numerous. Walking in nature has been demonstrated in several studies to boost short-term memory. Anxiety, sadness, and other mental health disorders can all be helped by spending time outside. Exercising outside rather than indoors improved research participants’ self-esteem and mood, according to one study that looked at ten prior studies on “ecological exercise.”
An improvement in attention for work requiring strong concentration and a better capacity to solve issues creatively are further advantages. In my opinion, the more vegetation you have surrounding your home, the better.
Landscaping Is Beneficial To Your Bank Account.
There are financial benefits to having a new Landscaping project done on your home, in addition to the apparent enhanced pleasure of your property.
Curb Appeal And Home Value Have Both Increased.
When compared to a house with no landscaping, the Appraisal Institute believes that a well-landscaped home may add 6 to 13 percent to the value. According to another report, the figure is between 20 and 25 percent. The importance of curb appeal cannot be overstated.
The appearance of a home from the street has an impact on whether or not someone wants to purchase it and how much they’re ready to spend.
Savings On Energy Bills.
According to Cornell University research, and energy-efficient landscape may save 10 to 30% on heating and cooling expenditures. Plants that are native to Georgia, for example, require less water to grow, resulting in cheaper water costs.
Finally, I consider landscaping to be a means of improving one’s quality of life. It’s no surprise that we get so thrilled about it here at Plants Creative! We like bringing nature to our consumers and assisting in its shaping for their benefit.
