Home gardens come in different designs and sizes, from several plants in vases to big garden plots in the yard. In addition to the reward of home-grown food, gardens also offer health, environmental and excitement advantages. All in all, the benefits of home gardens make the physical effort and costs of gardening worthwhile.
If you are not sure about how to design your home garden, it never hurts to call in the professionals. At Garden Club London we have the skills and expertise required to design a beautiful and functional garden. We can advise you on which plants will be best-suited to your particular environment and how to maximise your outdoor space.
In this article, we discuss some of the benefits of having a home garden.
1 Immediate Access
Without a doubt, having a productive home garden gives you easy access to fresh produce. Therefore, you won’t have to waste money on gas driving to the grocery shop or farmers market.
Depending on the kinds of vegetables you grow, you will also save cash on the food itself. Yes, you’ll still need to use money buying seeds and supplies to plant the veggies. But, a single plant can produce plenty of produce; therefore, you might be able to save money by growing your own plants.
A healthy backyard garden opens up new choices for flavour and recipes. For instance, you can use the tomatoes, onions, peppers and other vegetables on your garden to make your own salsa.
2 Added Control
Growing your own vegetables or fruits gives you full control over the chemicals used during the growth process. Undoubtedly, organic produce usually costs more at grocery stores. Fortunately, you can plant your own organic food at home by avoiding the chemical fertilisers and pesticides.
Additionally, you can pick your home-grown food when it’s ripe, unlike store produce that’s usually harvested before it ripens fully. The flavour and health quality of freshly picked produce from a residential garden is superior to shop-bought products with unknown chemicals. Fruits and vegetables retain more nutrients when eaten shortly after harvesting, which makes your home-grown produce a healthier choice.
3 Positive Impact on the Environment
Home gardens provide the chance to make a positive impact on the environment. A composite pile lets you recycle organic kitchen and yard waste into nutrient-rich additives for the home garden. That decreases the waste you release and gives natural fertiliser to your fruits, vegetables and flowers. If you prefer to avoid chemical use, you’ll decrease pollution of groundwater.
Furthermore, garden plants usually help to decrease soil erosion. You should also mulch around your plants help decrease soil erosion and water runoff.
4 More Enjoyment
Planting a garden in the yard provides enjoyment for many homeowners and their families. Watching your garden grow from bare ground to beautiful plants gives a certain sense of satisfaction. Many gardeners find the activity of planting relaxing and stress-relieving. They also see it as a form of moderate exercise in the outdoors.
Moreover, taking care of plants gives the whole family an opportunity to work together. Additionally, if your neighbours are also gardeners, the activity also offers a chance for social interaction.
If you love the idea of having your own home garden, Garden Club Garden can help you realise your dream. Call us today for an initial consultation.
