Being outside – spending time in nature – makes us relaxed and calmer. We inherently know this – and the research backs it up.  Think about the differences between sitting on a beach and sitting in an emergency room in a hospital. Big difference!  These two vastly different settings over-emphasize the differences between calming nature and stressful man made settings. The question is why we don’t try to incorporate natural settings into our everyday, sometimes stressful, environments?

You can begin by putting together a list of the nature related elements that can help you feel relaxed – including wind chimes, a water feature, comfortable chair, shade, cool breeze, hummingbirds and butterflies, etc.  Arrange these elements in a design and you have created a serene ‘restorative’ garden setting.

We know that nature can make us feel happy and help to reduce stress. Research has shown that this is true. So, now is the time to create more gardens at home and in the work environment.  Call us today to help you to create the gardens that provide peaceful calming outdoor settings.