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REBATES UP TO P R O M O T I O N *See your independent participating Trane Dealer for complete program eligibility, dates, details and restrictions. Rebate up to $600 valid on Qualifying Equipment only. Oers vary by equipment. All sales must be to homeowners in the United States. Void where prohibited. Oer expires 11/30/2022. W E R U N T O G E T H E R . The Press-Dispatch Fall Home Improvement Wednesday, September 28, 2022 F-1 (StatePoint) Gardening is not only a means for beautify- ing outdoor spaces and grow- ing delicious foods. Accord- ing to those who spend sig- nificant time in the yard, get- ting outside can also support your wellbeing. "Gardening is good for the mind, it's good for the soul and it's good for the body," said legendary football coach, Vince Dooley. "I enjoy coming out to garden, and when I fin- ish, I feel like I've done some- thing, and I feel good." Landscape architect Doug Scott of Redeem Your Ground recently visited Dooley in Ath- ens, Ga. to discuss garden- ing and mental health. Here are some of the insights they shared: HEALTH BENEFITS • Active benefits: Garden- ing exercises the body and clears the mind. Studies show that increased outdoor expo- sure leads to fewer long-term health problems, helping im- prove cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, strength, and dex- terity—all leading to better mental health. Simply plant- ing, growing, harvesting and maintaining plants gives you a direct emotional boost. Why? Gardening helps foster nur- turing instincts and restores a sense of hope and purpose, ultimately improving self-es- teem. • Passive benefits: Don't have a green thumb? Don't worry. Scientific evidence proves that just being in na- ture has positive impacts on stress levels and brain chem- istry. It can also lower blood pressure, increase concen- tration and improve mood. What's more, being outdoors offers a deeper sense of be- longing and a new sense of purpose outside the daily grind. DESIGNING YOUR GARDEN Scott advises designing your garden to reflect how you want to live outside. He typi- cally builds "rooms" connect- ed by meandering paths for resting, unwinding, and feel- ing restored. However, your outdoor spaces don't always need to be quiet. They can en- courage activity as well. If you enjoy company, create gath- ering spaces. Or, if you have hobbies that can be done out- doors like exercising, painting or writing, you can set aside areas for them. Finally, Scott recommends designing your garden to awaken your five senses. Here's how: 1. Sight: Choose calming colors, or those that bring you joy. The simple sight of a breathtaking array of plants or an arrangement of favorite flowers is bound to give your mental health a boost. 2. Taste: Growing your own food will provide you with an incredibly rewarding harvest. Not only will you be able to en- hance meals with the fruits of your labor, you'll get the per- sonal satisfaction of a job well done. 3. Hearing: Among the plants and flowers, add fix- tures, such as wind chimes and water features, that'll pro- duce soothing sounds. And with the new habitat you've created, you'll enjoy bird song, too! 4. Touch: From the light, feathery textures of petals to the rough surfaces of bark or bush stems, touch offers a deeper sense of connection to nature. 5. Smell: You may already use aromatherapy indoors. Take this concept outside by growing fragrant flowers and herbs, so you can literally "stop to smell the roses." Scott and Dooley offer more insights in "Garden Therapy," a recent episode of "Done-In- A-Weekend Projects," an orig- inal series from lawn care equipment manufacturer, Ex- mark. To watch the video, vis- it Backyard Life, which is part of a unique multimedia desti- nation with a focus on helping homeowners make the most of outdoor spaces. 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