Griffiths, Alistair,

Your Wellbeing Garden : HOW TO MAKE YOUR GARDEN GOOD FOR YOU SCIENCE I DESIGN I PRACTICE / ALISTAIR GRIFFITHS, MATT KEIGHTLEY, ANNIE GATTI, ZIA ALLAWAY ; Editor : Toby Mann ; Illustrators : Keith Hagan, Nicola Powling - 224 pages : colour photographs ; 24 cm

Includes index

The protective garden. Plants as potential pollution-busters --
The healing garden. Feel good with vitamin G -- Plants as potential soundproofing --
Creating a low-allergen garden --
Managing pests the natural way -- How your garden helps to reboot your brain --
How gardening can boost your self-esteem --
Gardening to overcome isolation -- The powerful impact of scent --
Harnessing the power of color --
The restorative effects of water -- The positive power of birdsong --
Dirt is good for you --
Why the garden beats the gym -- The nourishing garden. The secret life of healthy soil --
A medicine chest in the garden --
Growing your own food -- The sustainable garden. The cooling effect of plants --
Save energy with plants --
Future-proofing for drought -- Make your garden a no-flood zone --
Plant a haven for pollinators --
Is your garden really "green" --
Saving air miles on cut flowers.

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Gardens --Health aspects--Design
Gardening --Psychological aspects.
Gardening --Therapeutic use.

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