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Gardening and Mental Health

Herbert E, A., Nolbert, G., Wilson M, B., & Godfrey Z, R. (2022). Gardening activity and

its relationship to mental health. Herbert E, A., Nolbert, G., Wilson M, B., & Godfrey Z, R.

(2022). Gardening activity and its relationship to mental health.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2022.101946

The article offers an understanding of the relationship between gardening and the

implications it has on mental health. The article asserts that gardening is considered to have a

therapeutic impact on people. Some of the mental health benefits include the help in reducing

depression, cases of stress and anxiety. It further indicates that gardening is associated with

several health benefits, such as the reduction of weight, improved self-esteem, and an

improvement in the quality of life. Gardening helps to increase the level of physical activity, and

thus, being engaged in gardening is often linked to mental well-being. It helps in the reduction of

individual perception of stress.

Based on evaluation, the article is well-structured to offer the readers an easier time

comprehending the different issues addressed, especially in relation to gardening and how it

supports mental health. However, more research is required to evaluate the actual implications of

using gardening and its associated mental well-being. Therefore, there is a need to address the

research gap with actual research.

Koay, W. I., & Dillon, D. (2020). Community gardening: Stress, well-being, and

resilience potentials. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,

17(18), 6740. doi:10.3390/ijerph17186740

The article indicates that there are different stressors in one’s life ad which impact their

mental well-being. Some of the common cases of mental health challenges include stress and
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depression. The research has found that community gardening is related to lowered cases of

mental health challenges. Exposure to natural stimuli such as gardening often has a positive

psychological impact on people. The case of gardening is related to a reduction in stress,

improved self-esteem and promotion of resilience among the people.

Based on the evaluation, the article offers significant information; however, it needs to

engage actual participants and not the use of the cross-sectional design; this will help in handling

the actual result of the relationship between gardening and how it supports mental well-being.

This will help in addressing the research gap concerning the topic under evaluation.

Schattenberg, P. (2022, May 2). The positive effects of gardening on mental health -

agrilife Today. AgriLife Today - News from Texas A& M AgriLife.

https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2022/04/25/the-positive-effects-of-gardening-on-mental-

health/

The website offers an understanding of the role of the positive impact of gardening on the

mental health of people. The website asserts that gardening offers more than physical activity; it

is also associated with positive mental well-being. Having plants around one helps enhance the

mental health of the people. Gardening is related to plant-related hobbies, which offers the right

environment for an individual to have a positive outlook. Some of the mental health benefits

include a reduction in anxiety, changes in attention, a reduction of PTSD and increased

happiness.

This is a school-based website that offers information on the benefits of gardening.

Therefore, more scientific research is needed to evaluate the importance of gardening and its

relation to mental health. There is a need to develop a direct link between gardening and

supporting the mental well-being of people. Therefore, conducting actual research is essential.
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Triguero-Mas, M., Anguelovski, I., Cirac-Claveras, J., Connolly, J., Vazquez, A.,

Urgell-Plaza, F., ... & Cole, H. (2020). Peer Reviewed: Quality of Life Benefits of Urban

Rooftop Gardening for People With Intellectual Disabilities or Mental Health Disorders.

Preventing chronic disease, 17. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd17.200087

Having community gardens is essential in supporting the mental health of the people.

Cases of indoor planting and having urban rooftop gardens are associated with the different

health benefits. Some of the common health benefits include a reduction in cases of obesity, a

reduction of depression, an improvement the mood and increased satisfaction of life. Having the

gardens helps to improve the aesthetic experiences and encourages people to engage in physical

activity. The article concludes that gardening helps to improve emotional well-being and helps in

the development of a sense of purpose.

Based on the evaluation, the article will be useful in offering an understanding of the role

of gardening in supporting mental well-being. The research required additional information to

offer conclusive evidence concerning the topic under evaluation. In this case, more research is

required to evaluate whether the use of a garden is beneficial to mental health.

Wong, J. (2021, June 13). Why is gardening so good for your mental and physical health?.

The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/jun/13/james-wong-

on-gardens-gardening-is-good-for-mental-and-physical-health#:~:text=Guardian

%20Pick&text=Gardening%2C%20and%20the%20whole%20process,how%20to

%20succeed%20next%20time.

The article offers an understanding of the mental and physical health benefits. The article

indicates that having ever-green plants offers therapeutic properties. Gardening is a form of
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mindfulness-based exercise that helps support one’s level of attention and helps people spot

wondering or getting worried about the future. The mindfulness related to gardening is

associated with the seasonality of the plant. The findings from the community gardens showed

that it positively impacts the mental health among the people it helps to reduce cases of isolation

and loneliness.

The article is based on the popular news firm The Guardian and offers credible

information in relation to the benefits associated with the garden. However, it leaves a research

gap that needs to be addressed through the adoption of the right in-depth research. This will help

in the development of scientific research and the development of accurate conclusions.

Zhang, X., Zhang, Y., & Zhai, J. (2021). Home garden with eco-healing functions

benefiting mental health and biodiversity during and after the COVID-19 pandemic: a

scoping review. Frontiers in public health, 9, 740187. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.740187

The article indicates that green space is a health resource, especially in relation to the

mental health of people. Having a home garden offers a small ecosystem that offers eco-healing

functions and thus helps in lowering mental health challenges. The use of gardening, especially

during the COVID-19 period, helped people over some mental health challenges, especially due

to the isolation and lockdown policies that increased mental instability among the people. The

article supports that the home garden and the green spaces help in supporting positive mental

health.

Based on evaluation, the article offers significant information in relation to the positive

effect of gardening and mental health, especially during the COVID-19 period. The article has

adopted the use of a scoping review to offer an understanding of the different researchers
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concerning the issue under evaluation. However, a scoping review does not offer conclusive

information concerning the use of gardening in supporting mental well-being among people.