Planting a beautiful garden can be a great way to relieve stress. Whether you have a small patio to decorate or a large plot to tend, the act of creating your own natural haven to get away from the hussle and bussle of our busy lives can be a stress reliever in itself, and the garden that you create can bring you even more peace where you can relax.

Creating a tropical garden reminds us of the rest, relaxation and rejuvenation we get from warm sunny tropical paradises that we have visited or holidayed at. With your own tropical paradise you can have these feelings year round where you can coccoon yourself.

Sunlight

Just getting out in the sunlight can actually improve your mood. This is part of why seasonal affective disorder affects some people during winter months when there is less sunlight. Sunlight also provides an influx of vitamin D, and the fresh air that goes with it is good for your health. Getting outdoors to work with your garden is a great excuse to get more of this good stuff.

Getting in Touch With Nature

Being in touch with nature and the great outdoors can help you feel more removed from the stressors of daily life. With the amount of time we spend indoors (at work, watching t.v., etc), many people feel an urge to connect with nature that goes unfulfilled. While you may not have the time to go camping or take a nature hike each day, having your piece of nature right outside your back door can help you feel some of this connection.

Creating Beauty

The beauty of nature is a great stress reliever in itself. Just think of how many times relaxation has been connected with pictures of stunning landscapes or recordings of nature’s sounds. Having your own bit of beauty available as a place for meditation, contemplation, and relaxation can provide quite a bit of relief from stress. It’s all part of making your home a haven from stress.

Happy Gardening!

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