Why Gardening is Good for the Environment

Having a garden, whether small or large is a great hobby that can reward you in many ways. We all know that gardening can give you great peace of mind as well as an abundance of fresh food but did you also know that gardening is great for the environment and can help save our planet? Check out these 5 reasons why gardening is great for the environment.

1. Helps Reduce Amount of Pollution in Air

Plants help reduce the amount of pollution in the air by reducing the amount off carbon dioxide in the air and giving us oxygen to breathe. As humans we breath in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide. This is opposite of what plants do for us and is necessary for survival.

2. Water Purification

Plants help remove chemicals and bacteria from our water. The microorganisms living in our ground help remove hazardous chemicals that are in our water. These microorganisms metabolize or breakdown these harmful chemicals in our soil which in turn purifies the water in our ground.

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3. Provides Food and Shelter for Wildlife

For much of the world’s animals, plants are a necessity for survival. Without plants most animals would starve to death and not have shelter to protect themselves from weather or predators. Plants also help facilitate rainfall and prevents soil erosion as well as other disasters.

4. Noise Pollution

Trees and plants help absorb noise and prevent noise pollution. So if you live near highways, railroads or anywhere where there is ample amount of noise, planting trees or plants can prevent noises from disturbing homes.

5. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

If you have a garden that can provide fresh fruit and vegetables, this means that you don’t have to leave your home and go shopping as much which will cut down on car pollution and help save the environment.

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4 Reasons Why Gardening is Good for the Environement