Recently I have been looking at how gardens can help healing.
Hospital gardens are a good example.
When you are very stressed with an illness
you need something to focus on.
Clouds overhead could work.
So could waking up to a sunny day.
Hospital gardens come in a variety of settings.
A group of bergenias is very soothing.
You do not want to overburdened with plants.
Hard landscaping can help.
A lawn with a row of trees is calming.
Lighting brings a new dimension at night.
Staff need breaks .
What better than to eat your lunch sitting on a bench.
Conversation could take place out of doors.
These simple ideas can have a very good effect on our health.
Simple designs work very well in this setting.
Colour can lift the spirit.
Thinking of how the patients feel is very useful.
The many advances that have been made in providing gardens in care homes and hospitals is an achievement that is well worth noting.
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