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Your well-being garden : how to make your garden good for you : science, design, practice / Alistair Griffiths, Matt Keightley, Annie Gatti, Zia Allaway.

Griffiths, Alistair, (author.). Keightley, Matt, (author.). Gatti, Annie, (author.). Allaway, Zia, (author.).

Summary:

"Explore the fascinating science behind how green spaces and gardening--the design, the plants, and the physical activity of gardening--can impact positively on your well-being. Then use this newfound knowledge to evolve your own outdoor space into a mind- and body-nurturing environment. The same principles apply to a small balcony, a large suburban or country garden, or a shared community garden"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781465489593
ISBN: 1465489592
Physical Description: 224 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Edition: First American edition.
Publisher: New York : DK Publishing, 2020.
Copyright: ©2020

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-220) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

The protective garden. Plants as potential pollution-busters ; Plants as potential soundproofing ; Creating a low-allergen garden ; Managing pests the natural way -- The healing garden. Feel good with vitamin G ; How your garden helps to reboot your brain ; How gardening can boost your self-esteem ; Gardening to overcome isolation ; The powerful impact of scent ; Harnessing the power of color ; The restorative effects of water ; The positive power of birdsong ; Dirt is good for you ; Why the garden beats the gym --The nourishing garden. The secret life of healthy soil ; The detoxing power of plants ; A medicine chest in the garden ; Growing your own food -- The sustainable garden. The cooling effect of plants ; Save energy with plants ; Future-proofing for drought ; Make your garden a no-flood zone ; Plant a haven for pollinators ; Is your garden really "green" ; Saving air miles on cut flowers.