There’s a very simple reason why we love being out in our gardens – it’s good for us! In a world of speed and stressful news cycles, getting outside into a space that runs on an altogether slower rhythm is an incredibly powerful way to relax and re-balance, says Modern Gardens' writer Katie Masters. That’s not just a feeling: it’s fully backed by science.
Research has found that gardeners have a better quality of life than non-gardeners: more peaceful, more satisfied, happier. And to fully max your opportunities for backyard bliss this year, here are 10 best-buy fast fixes to help you layer up the loveliness.
Love letters
partypieces.co.uk
From nature with love, this Natural Branch ‘LOVE’ Decoration is a joyous bundle of twigs and grasses, H60cm x L45cm, with rope for hanging.
Satisfy cosy cravings
crakl.co.uk
With all the enchantment of a crackling flame from the comfort of your patio table, this vegan soy wax Crakl Bonfire will have you feeling cosier and your troubles melting away in no time. Burn time up to four hours.
Light up your day
www.lights4fun.co.uk
Create a spring alfresco table setting you can’t help but smile at with a Set of 6 Fluted Blush Pink TruGlow Taper Candles with Remote Control.
Boost border bliss
All you need to fill a border with sensory planting in calming mauves and creams.
Have a heart
www.thehareandthemoon.co.uk
These uplifting salt-dough heart-shaped ornaments are handpainted, decoupaged and varnished. Each one is unique and features a garden/festive/love themed image. Designs are selected at random when you order so it’s a sweet surprise as to which one you’re going to get. 5.5cm.
Take a breather
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Gently roll onto pulse points at the temples, neck and wrists and inhale the naturally relaxing aroma. Lavender Calm Roller Blend 10ml.
Soak up soothing sounds
www.primrose.co.uk
Tune into the gentle trickle of this hardwearing polyresin Howard Solar Water Feature by Bermuda with 5m cable, and let it calm your body and mind. H50cm.
Leaf it out!
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Quiet, beauty and space, tick, tick, tick! Now sit back and enjoy what you’ve created with this finishing touch Hanging Metal Maple Leaf, Octavia Hill, W18cm.
Forget your troubles…
popgardens.co.uk
...come on, get arty! Pick up a paintbrush with the Winter Gardening and Art Wellbeing Kit.
Say it out loud
www.dunelm.com
Make it your morning mantra and start the day on a high note! Made from strong and durable iron, this Indoor Outdoor Good Day Wall Art has D-ring hooks attached to the back for easy wall or fence hanging. H50cm x W35cm.
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