We want our gardens to look good – to be inviting spaces where we relax, play and entertain, as well as tending our lawns and flower beds. But more than ever, we want our gardens to help us feel good, too. We know that being in nature has a host of proven benefits for our wellbeing, but our garden ideas allow us to bring those natural perks closer to home.
'Scientific research is now backing what garden designers have long understood, which is that gardens can encourage recovery from physical and mental fatigue. Evolutionary biology shows that people prefer views reminiscent of the savannas where humans evolved; throughout history, trees and water have signalled an oasis; and flowering plants have been a sign of possible food,' explains award-winning garden designer Robert Myers.
