Due to the restrictions that the Enhanced Community Quarantine has brought along, a lot of people have taken hobbies that they can do at home. One of the most popular ones is gardening. And why not? Gardening is very important, and it has its benefits. With SM Supermarket and ACE hardware stores, it's easy to buy seeds, tools and other supplies that you will need to start your gardening stint!
You might ask, why do gardening? First of all, we all need plants to sustain the whole life cycle of our planet. It produces oxygen, filters pollution, feeds pollinators and is also a source of food for humans and animals alike.
Another reason why gardening is important is that it can benefit you in two ways—budget and wellness. A seed in SM Supermarket, with time and some effort, can save you more money in the long run by growing your own produce.
The second reason why gardening is important is its health benefits. Yes, you heard it correctly. Gardening can actually boost your health. Here are some ways how.
Did you know that gardening is considered a moderate-intensity exercise? It's true! One hour of gardening can burn more calories than an hour of moderate walking. In fact, you can burn up to 330 calories from just one hour of light garden work. So all that digging, planting and weeding does not only help your garden grow, but also helps you to lose weight. Plus all that twisting and bending as you plant will work up new muscles in your body and will directly increase your strength, stamina and flexibility. Now that we know gardening is a good form of moderate-intensity exercise, it is safe to say that it can directly strengthen your cardiovascular system. It is medically proven that 30 to 45 minutes of gardening or raking every other day of the week can directly prevent and control high blood pressure. Did you know that gardening can directly make someone happier? Aside from the fact that gardening is a fun hobby, researchers have claimed that a bacteria that lives in the soil, Mycobacterium vaccae, can increase a person's levels of serotonin which can reduce anxiety and alleviate depression. Another study claims that gardening can lower the risk of dementia by 36%. Even some hospitals are using planting and flower arranging as a type of rehabilitation for patients recovering from injuries, strokes, surgeries and other conditions. So even if General Community Quarantine is already in effect, now is always the perfect time to pick up gardening as a hobby. You can start with small plants and work your way up. There are a lot of seeds to choose from in SM Supermarket from flowers, fruits, vegetables and much more. For those who live in condominiums, you can start gardening by growing your own, aloe vera, cactus or bonsai trees. For those who live in townhomes where there's not enough space for a garden, you can sustain your vegetables by growing tomatoes, peas and potatoes in pots. And for those who have ample space for a decent garden, you can grow some broccoli, bell peppers, basil, eggplant and so much more. You can also acquire your tools from ACE Hardware for all your gardening needs. Did you know that gardening is considered a moderate-intensity exercise? It's true! One hour of gardening can burn more calories than an hour of moderate walking. In fact, you can burn up to 330 calories from just one hour of light garden work. So all that digging, planting and weeding does not only help your garden grow, but also helps you to lose weight. Plus all that twisting and bending as you plant will work up new muscles in your body and will directly increase your strength, stamina and flexibility.
Gardening burns calories
Gardening is good for your heart
Gardening can help improve mental health
Gardening burns calories
