Planting a beautiful garden can be a greatway to relieve stress.
We’re certainly not knocking reading as a stress reliever.
There are several benefits to gardening that can minimize stress.
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Here are a few reasons that gardening is a fantastic stress reliever.
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Sunlight
Just getting out in the sunlight can actually improve your mood.
This is part of whyseasonal affective disorderaffects some people during winter months when there is less sunlight.
Getting outdoors to work with your garden is a great excuse to get more of this good stuff.
Creating Beauty
The beauty of nature is a great stress reliever in itself.
Its all part of making your home a haven from stress.
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