Mental and Physical Benefits of Gardening

Reduces Stress..

Gardening is an excellent way to reduce tension and stress from everyday pressures, with the experts at Sanvi Gardens discovering that it lowers cortisol levels — a chemical our bodies produce in response to stress.

If you’re fortunate to have your own garden, why not grab your gardening spade and tend to those plants. You’ll feel better in no time.

Builds Connection

Gardening with others can be a relationship connector. Community gardens, for example, can help build social growth through shared interests and common goals.

‘Gardening with family, friends or organized groups can provide individuals with the opportunity to connect with others and nature, reducing feelings of isolation and exclusion,’ .

‘Being close to nature can also reduce feelings of anger, fear, stress and increase happiness. Not only does being outdoors help emotionally, but it helps contribute to physical wellbeing by lowering blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension and production of stress hormones.’

Creates a Sense of Responsibility and Control

From designing a garden to planting seeds, gardening is a brilliant way to maintain a sense of order — and give people purpose each day. Growing your own produce, for example, will give you the joy of watching seedlings grow.

Our team also explain why it’s a great hobby for families to enjoy together: ‘Gardening is also a great way to teach children about responsibility. Families can learn together to take care of their seeds for them to grow. Children can develop a sense of mindfulness, learning how respect for your environment and plants is important.’