Kenny DiElio
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS / ACCESSWIRE / July 24, 2024 / ScottsMiracle-Gro
Gardening is a great activity. It requires little effort to care for your plants and produces a harvest of fresh vegetables and herbs. But research shows that the benefits of gardening go beyond just food: Gardening can improve your physical and mental health.
Physically speaking
A recent study on the effects of community gardening published in The Lancet found that gardening increases moderate to vigorous physical activity. There are many ways to be active when it comes to gardening, from moving bags of soil to carrying plants to digging in the soil. Growing plants requires regular care, which can help keep physical activity consistent throughout the seasons.
Mental break
The same study also found that community gardening reduces stress and anxiety. Our lives are incredibly busy. Gardening gives us a legitimate opportunity to slow down, get some fresh air, and get away from our screens. Whether it's a community garden or a backyard vegetable patch, plants need our attention. In return, they can give us a mental break, even if it's just for 15 minutes each day.
Time to grow
Even if you haven't had a chance to start gardening this season yet, you can start small and grow from there, even if it's just with a single tomato seedling in a large pot or a small windowsill container. For more help getting started, check out this beginner's gardening guide created by the Miracle-Grow team in collaboration with Martha Stewart.
Now is the perfect time to grow a garden and take care of your physical and mental health.
About Scotts Miracle-Gro
With sales of approximately $3.6 billion, the company is the world's largest distributor of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care. Its brands are among the most recognized in the industry. The company's Scotts®, Miracle-Gro® and Ortho® brands are market leaders in their respective categories. The company's wholly owned subsidiary, Hawthorne Gardening Company, is a leading provider of nutrients, lighting and other materials used in indoor and hydroponic gardening applications. For more information, visit www.scottsmiraclegro.com.
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