The Multiple Benefits of Landscaping
By Evelyn Alemanni
Landscaping, well designed and maintained, makes a difference in our quality of life, whether we observe the landscape or not. When I visit a new place, or even drive down the street, I notice landscape elements - the ornamental grasses, placement of trees, shrubs in bloom. Good landscaping offers the promise of a happy experience.
The good people at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are doing much more than looking at the shrubbery. They are studying the effects of landscaping on people. Some of their findings include:
Landscaping, well designed and maintained, makes a difference in our quality of life, whether we observe the landscape or not. When I visit a new place, or even drive down the street, I notice landscape elements - the ornamental grasses, placement of trees, shrubs in bloom. Good landscaping offers the promise of a happy experience.
The good people at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are doing much more than looking at the shrubbery. They are studying the effects of landscaping on people. Some of their findings include:
- Green residential landscaping strengthens communities
- Green activity settings reduce ADHD symptoms
- Landscaping can reduce inner city crime
- Views of trees from home can improve girls' self-discipline
- The right residential landscaping can discourage crime
- Adding trees near residences can reduce domestic violence
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