Gardening does so much more than adding color to your outdoor space. From health benefits to helping the environment, there are several ways that gardening can improve your quality of life. Below, we will discuss some of these benefits.
Health Benefits of Gardening
Getting out in your backyard and gardening can be beneficial to your well-being. Spending time in the sun and fresh air can improve mood, blood pressure, and more. The activity of gardening is a form of exercise. Additionally, studies show that exposure to dirt while gardening can improve your immune system. Exposure to bacteria and microbes in the soil helps your body strengthen its defenses. Overall, getting your hands dirty is good for your health.
Gardening Helps the Environment
Planting a variety of flowers on your property benefits the environment too. Plants absorb CO2 and release oxygen during photosynthesis. Because of this, your garden can help reduce your carbon footprint. A diverse garden can improve soil quality and make the air around your home cleaner. Additionally, the roots of the plants can improve soil retention, reduce flooding, and minimize erosion. This can be very helpful in Staten Island, where much of our infrastructure is built on marshland.
Planting Flowers Benefits Pollinators
Planting a variety of different flowing plants can help many of the pollinators and other critters that we share space with. Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, birds, bats, and more, can benefit from the plants in your garden. Pollinating species have a symbiotic relationship with flowers. They get food from the flowers while helping the plants to populate. As many pollinators in our region are endangered, planting pollinator-friendly plants can be a great way to help the animals in our area.
Improve the Biodiversity of an Area
Gardening can provide benefits to the ecosystem around you. When choosing plants for your garden, consider planting flowers that are native to your environment. Native flowers are more likely to grow best because they are adapted to the area. Also, it prevents you from introducing potentially invasive species into the neighborhood. Flowers native to Staten Island include milkweed, eastern red columbine, and smooth aster.
Improving Curb Appeal
A well-tended garden improves curb appeal. Add color to your home with a flower garden on your property. From simple garden beds to more diverse flower garden spaces, there are plenty of unique ways to beautify your home by tending to flowers.
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