The Benefits of Gardening

THE BENEFITS OF GARDENING Taking up gardening could change your life! WORK UP ÄSWEAT STAY LIMBER Digging, raking and turning compost provide a great cardio workout. Pruning plants requires lots of stretching, twisting and bending. WORK THOSE MUSCLES Activities like mowing, or heaving heavy pots builds muscle. 82% of Brits say gardening makes them feel happier! 70% would prefer to spend their working day in the garden if given the choice. 80% cite the following as the reason why they love gardening so much: getting outside and being active' DOUBLE The happiest gardeners are the number of men say they're happiest in the garden. 16-24 YEAR OLDS LONDONERS 00000 The statistics prove that gardening makes you happier. So get outside and beat those winter blues! Gardening also improves social skills and brings communities together. Those who garden are much likelier to have a healthier diet as a by-product. 54% of gardeners can be characterised as 'ethical empathisers' who care about the environment, Sources: http://uk.kantar.com/consumer/leisure/uk-gardener- statistics-2014/ WATERMATE Practical Gardening Solutions https://www.farmgarden.org.uk/gardening-a-health http://press.rhs.org.uk/Home/January-Blues--New- statistics-show-a-spot-of-garde.aspx www.watermateirrigation.co.uk