Reviews of published evidence
What is the evidence for the impact of gardens and gardening on health and well-being: a model to guide healthcare strategy decision making on the use of gardening approaches and social prescription
Gardening improves mental wellbeing, increases physical activity and reduces social isolation, was the conclusion from a review of 77 publications on studies of gardening as an intervention, published by Howarth et al 2020
Health benefits of viewing nature through windows: A meta-analysis
A recent systematic literature review, published by Soga and Gaston 2025, found that viewing nature, such as gardens or roadside trees, through a window, improves mental wellbeing – be it at home or at work. Recovery from surgery was also speeded up by having views of nature.
