Gardening and plant care during quarantine: 3 things to do to feel good
- 27 April 2020
- Posted by: Redazione
- Category: Giardinaggio
Filling the time in lockdown period can be really difficult. After the initial days, during which the general house cleaning works were carried out, one starts to feel a sense of disorientation followed by nervousness and frustration. The main reason for this being anxious is the impossibility of taking a breath of fresh air especially now during spring time, and this causes an outbreak of negative sensations.
So what is the solution to best spend your quarantine? Gardening!
In-depth studies, originally only theoretical, confirm the therapeutic function of gardening. Taking care of plants and vegetables on a daily basis cheers your mind and allows you to reduce stress.
The 3 things to do to feel good in quarantine
1. Set up a small flowery corner
The first thing to do is to prepare a small flowery corner. It is not necessary to have a large field or a garden to enjoy the benefits of spring. Even a small balcony can give you pleasant blooms and become a private corner to be set up according to your favorite style. To create a welcoming environment and a cozy atmosphere lightweight plastic pots will be your best allies because they enable you to easily characterize your space. Innovative production technologies such as rotational molding offer you high quality and long lasting products in a great variety of styles. Impossible not to find yours.
The latest trends prefer a modern style on minimal shapes together with textures reminding the natural stones, such as slate. On the other hand, lovers of a traditional look will fall in love with the timeless charm of materials such as terracotta.
At this point you just have to choose the type of flowers you prefer to plant: tulips or freesias, typical good mood bringer flowers for pots, are very popular in this period.
2. The organic vegetable garden
Now let’s move on to the second tip, that is to create a small DIY organic vegetable garden. The “vegetable gardening” as a therapy is often used in the treatment of patients with psychological disorders, and it is good for those who are experiencing the isolation with anxiety and apprehension in this period. Among the most famous and simple plants to grow is basil. Just plant it in a small or medium-sized pot, making sure to water it properly. In a short time it will give you his fragrant leaves to flavor your favorite dishes. Another good idea is to plant chili peppers. Simply choose the variety based on the degree of spiciness you prefer and leave them in the sun taking care not to give them too much water.
3. Pruning
The third and final idea is for those who are lucky enough to have a larger space or a real garden. How many times have we complained about not being able to take care of it? This is the right time to take advantage of the spare time to make it finally more pleasant. The first step is undoubtedly that of pruning the hedges which, by their nature, always tend to invade the street or the space of our neighbors. Springtime is the right time to prune conifers and evergreens, as well as some types of climbers.
In this case it is essential to have adequate pruning and gardening tools. Generic tools can be dangerous for the gardener as well as can damage plants with irregular cuts. Additionally you may need a spacious wheelbarrow to easily move the pruning residues.
Nurseries and garden centers are open
We can absolutely benefit from doing gardening. Now nurseries and garden centers are open and we can unleash our creativity by choosing the plants that best convey positive feelings but also outline the total look of our green space, large or small, with new pots, and feed the need for renewal that we are all inevitably experiencing in this tough time. Waiting for an end to this particularly stressful period, dedicating to ourselves and to what surrounds us is fundamental to improve mind and body and to get away from stress.