Stressed? Try Gardening

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Many of our garden because we want to grow your own fruit and vegetables. Attractive curb appeal, or may be another goal. Gardening, regardless of type, can also be therapeutic. For many people in the garden relaxes the mind, body and spirit. Actually, it's not in the garden is relaxing, but the way we approach it. If you see the garden as a business, it is stressful. If we view it as a pleasure, it can help relieve stress.

Focusing on the task of your garden is key to relieving stress. Digging, chopping, hitting, and suggestions can reduce stress and tension. In some settings, people hit the dummy, slam or hit the air, but the movement of garden stress release. Strenuous activities also provide the outlet for pent up aggression. Strenuous activities are not only safe way to relieve stress. Something as simple as a stroll around the garden may be just what the doctor ordered. When your walk, be sure to absorb all the colors, smells and design the garden. You can also admire your gardening skills and this is definitely a turn stress into a state of being.

Here are some pointers for your stress free gardening:

Once you begin to move beyond basic background information, you begin to realize that there are more garden than May have first thought.

Make a short "to do " list and stick to it. Do not try to do everything in one afternoon, evening or weekend because it is certainly manifest as stress. Attack of garden tasks with the same force as a weight-lifting, running, or swimming.
Stop and rest occasionally reviving with some stretching and plenty of fluids. Listening to music while gardening can add a pleasant environment with the calming effect of your favorite tunes. Teach your children how to garden. Not only will they be learning lifelong skills, but will appreciate the time spent with you.

Stress is at an all time high in the society in which we live today and is the cause of many illnesses and chronic diseases. Learn how your mind completely off of noise with brief moments of inner silence. If you do not have a yard or area to highlight the garden arts, volunteer! There are many places that are a horticultural therapy programs that are in need of volunteers. Schools, day care, hospital care and are great places to start looking for a volunteer.

Gardening has many other advantages, too. Growing your own products you supplied with fresh fruit and vegetables for your summer meal. It is still too great avenue to share with friends and harvest. What's better than homemade tomato from the garden? Being out in the sun in a limited amount of time in the garden you will also supply vitamin D. The sun brightens your spirits and will give you the Sun kissed glow. Remember moderation is the key when in the sun.

Gardening usually requires lots of bending and lifting. Doing it the wrong way can put a lot of pressure on your lower back so a good technique for planting or weeding the squat. Put one knee on the ground rather than bending at the waist, knees switching every few minutes. Kneel on a small pillow or buy knee pads that you can buy in a store, hardware store or garden shop. Also, be careful when lifting shrubs or bags of soil or waste. Try to keep your back straight and bend at the knees. Use your legs instead of your back to lift weights. Be careful not to twist your body and if something is too heavy to lift, then wait for help. Gardening is a great way to relieve stress for all ages, but remember to do it safely and in time. Gardening can become not only the release of stress, but fulfilling hobby to share with friends and family.


As your knowledge about gardening continues to grow, you will be able to see how gardening fits into the overall scheme of things. Knowing how something relates to the rest of the world is also important.