We can do a lot with our gardens. From designing our lawns to reflect our surroundings to creating places of recreation and biodiversity, many people are excited about the possibilities they bring.
On Reddit, a user with an affinity for gardening shared stunning photos of a vibrant, unconventional garden design.
On the r/NativePlantGardening subreddit, the post highlights two photos of a homeowner's lush garden in Eastern Europe, including plants that the original poster identifies Mustard plant (Yellow), Vicia grandiflora (white) and poppy.
Taken along a small slope, the photos show the colorful diversity of these plant species with bright red flowers.
Transforming your lawn into a rich and diverse garden will benefit you in several ways. First of all, home gardens increase physical well-being and provide clarity of mind.
According to AgriLife Today, maintaining and nurturing home gardens promotes mindfulness. According to Mindful, mindfulness is the practice of being aware of your current thoughts, feelings, and surroundings without judgment or interpretation. It is great for reducing anxiety and depression as well as improving memory.
“As many people already knew and others discovered during the pandemic, plant-related hobbies like gardening provide an opportunity to enjoy nature and give a person a more positive outlook on life,” says Charles Hall, Ph.D., professor and Ellison Chair in Internationale Floriculture in the Department of Horticultural Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Bryan-College Station told AgriLife Today.
Developing your own garden also benefits local ecosystems. Native plants attract pollinators such as birds and bees, ensuring a stable food supply. This means you can reduce trips to the grocery store, save money, and reduce harmful plastic use and air pollution. It's a win all around!
As exciting as it is to create your own garden, it's just as much fun with your neighbors. Community gardening is any outdoor space available in a community for growing vegetables, fruits and flowers, according to Tulane University. Unlike personal gardens, these are designed as community projects that instill a sense of community ownership.
🗣️ Which of these benefits is your biggest motivation when gardening?
🔘 Be outside more 🌱
🔘 Grow healthy food 🥕
🔘 I make my garden beautiful 🏡
🔘I don't work in the garden 🚫
🗳️ Click on your selections to see the results and express your opinion
As the original poster shows, a home garden not only enhances one's space, but also benefits a planet struggling with rising temperatures and helps people connect with their community.
“Looks heavenly,” one Reddit user wrote.
“So pretty,” commented another.
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