The benefits of gardening

There is so much to gain from giving your garden or green space some love, whether you’re a gardening veteran, or a beginner wanting to take on a new hobby or project.

The obvious place to start – is a pretty garden. Spending time and energy on helping your green space grow will lead to a beautiful garden, which in turn will help elevate your mood and give you a project to be proud of. There are also several health benefits to gardening. Even if you have a small space to work with, you can incorporate techniques to make the most of your space. David Domoney, celeb expert and Ideal Home Show guest suggests using the Square Foot Gardening method.

According to lovethegarden, gardening has been directly linked to stress relief, higher self-esteem, lowering the risks of heart problems, and brain health improving. It’s also a great way to spend quality time with your family – something The Skinny Jean Gardener advocates and will be discussing at the Ideal Home Show. Creating a lovely garden also has benefits for the less human creatures around us. Improving your green space will in turn invite nature into your garden and create an area your pets will also love.

There are many reasons to make your garden or green space a little working project. For garden inspiration and ideas make sure you head to the Ideal Home Show where you can enjoy live talks, demonstrations, workshops, top brands and life-sized gardens to inspire you and your green spaces.