GREENER PASTURES
Jan 03, 2018
3 minutes
WORDS: APRIL OSSINGTON
Nature is well known for contributing to feelings of relaxation and wellbeing. The practice of gardening itself can have positive effects on physical and mental health from heart disease to depression. “Without plants, the sense of wellbeing to any garden is lost,” says Chris Slaughter, lead designer at Scenic Blue Design. He also says that even incorporating the wrong plants into your outdoor space is better than relying on hard structures. Appropriately placed plants can soften an outdoor area, tie different elements together and add that finishing touch.
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