Recognizing the power of outdoor spaces on mental health:

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportune time to shed light on the vital role outdoor spaces play in promoting mental well-being, especially within the landscape industry.

In recent years, the landscape industry has increasingly recognized the intersection between outdoor environments and mental health. Studies have shown that spending time in nature can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression while improving mood and cognitive function. For those working in the landscape industry, the benefits are twofold: not only do we create these therapeutic outdoor spaces for others, but we also reap the rewards ourselves.

The very essence of the landscape profession involves nurturing outdoor environments, whether through gardening, horticulture, or design. The hands-on connection with nature fosters an appreciation for the outdoors among industry professionals and gives us a perspective that needs to be shared to grow our industry.

By promoting mental well-being on a broader scale we ensure our teams are taken care of, we offer careers beyond a desk and helped our public understand the restorative power of landscapes on the mind, body and soul.