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Emma White, Visiting Research Fellow in Environmental Psychology, University of Surrey

Three ways to get your nature fix without a garden

There are plenty of ways to benefit from nature in and around your home. fizkes/Shutterstock

Spending time in a garden is good for you. It doesn’t matter if you’re watering plants or simply chilling on a deck chair – there’s a whole range of benefits that come with it. These include improved health and wellbeing, reduced mental fatigue and better sleep quality.

Those who get stuck into gardening also experience less stress and more physical activity. Research finds that these people even tend to eat more fruit and vegetables.

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