Types and Benefits of Gardening

Gardening is the method of growing plants.developed in public spaces, where a particular plot is
Ornamental plants are generally cultivated forrented to grow edible, ornamental and medicinal
flowers, foliage, overall look, and for their colors.plants. This garden provides access to fresh produce,
Beneficial plants are cultivated for consumptionenhance neighborhoods, and give a feel of
purpose like vegetables, fruits, herbs, and leafcommunity and acquaintance to the environment.
vegetables or for medicinal use. Gardening requiresHealth Benefits Of Gardening At Home:
patience and observation.· Gardening plays a major role in improving health by
Types of Gardening: There are indeed several distinctpromoting exercise, stress reduction, and relaxation.
types of gardening, which consists of various styles,When viewed from medical perspective, researchers
techniques, locations and types of plants. Fivehave shown that people who get associated with or
different types of gardening commonly used are:communicate with plants are more capable to
· Container gardening: It is process of growing plantsrecover more from stress and mental lethargy or
in containers and is suitable for people staying intiredness.
urban apartments as they can grow food, herbs,· Families of reduced incomes, regard fresh fruits
flowers and foliage in sunny windows or on balconiesand vegetables as luxurious items as they cannot
and rooftops. Containers plant can be cultivated inafford to buy them. Families with vegetable gardens
indoors, outdoors, in conservatories or greenhouses.at their home can eat more fresh fruits and
· Raised bed gardening: Raised beds are suitable tovegetables, which are of high nutrition value.
grow different types of ornamental, edible and· Many people consider garden as a means to get
medicinal plants on top of barren surfaces rangingrelease or escape from job pressures and family
from rock-hard clay to concrete slabs. Raised bedsburden resulting in decreasing stress levels and
are particularly suitable for disabled or elderlyrelated problems such as heart disease. Minnie
gardeners. As these gardens are built high, one canAumonier represented this in a remarkable way with,
seat comfortably and do gardening without any pain"When the world wearies and society ceases to
in the joints and spine.satisfy, there is always the Garden."
· Indoor gardening: Many people grow houseplants· Gardening benefits children by providing knowledge
for the visible benefits and to purify the air, whichon science, about necessities of plant life that can be
help in improving quality of air in new buildings, whichinterconnected with human necessities like water,
are entirely airtight. Common houseplants which helpshelter, air, food, and provides relaxation for abused
in purifying the air are Chinese evergreen, English ivy,children. A proper yard care and gardening pastime
golden pothos, peace lily, bamboo or reed palm,will have a continuous and beneficial effect on the
spider plant, etc.neighborhood and colony environment.
· Water gardening: Water gardens generally consistThe natural requirements for garden are soil, rocks,
of aquatic plants, fish and other aquatic life. Regularlight (sunlight) conditions, wind, precipitation, air quality,
aquatic plants for water gardens are dwarf papyrus,and plant materials. Researchers observed that
water hyacinth, wild celery and water lettuce andopenness to nature is helpful in supplying immense
aquatic animals are snails, goldfish, mollies, guppies andpleasure to life. Yard care and gardening activities
gambezi to eat algae, mosquitoes, waste andassist in developing individuals, strengthening families,
decaying organic matter.and in building communities.
· Community gardening: Community gardens are