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Landscaping is the art and science of enhancing the beauty of outdoor spaces, whether it's a small backyard or a large park. It involves a combination of horticulture, design, and construction, and can transform even a dull, lifeless space into a beautiful, functional, and enjoyable environment.

Interested in its potential, we at Bored Panda took a peek at the subreddit r/Landscaping, where both professionals and hobbyists get together to share their ideas, projects, and experiences. This online platform is an excellent resource for discussing everything from needy flowers to soil management, and even pest control.

The members are highly active and supportive of each other, always willing to help people in their landscaping journey. They also post pictures of their beautiful gardens, so let's see what they've been up to!

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Just Wanted To Share What A Woman Living In My District Does With The Public Space Near Apartments

Just Wanted To Share What A Woman Living In My District Does With The Public Space Near Apartments

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Marcos Valencia
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's exquisite! And the fact that she is doing it for herself and for the whole community makes it even greater.

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Our Back Garden Project. The Photos Are Taken Exactly One Year Apart

Our Back Garden Project. The Photos Are Taken Exactly One Year Apart

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Landscaping is so much more than gardening, but gardening is definitely a huge part of it. And a new study by the University of Colorado Boulder says there's a lot to gain from it.

Funded by the American Cancer Society, the first-ever, randomized, controlled trial of community gardening found that those who started gardening ate more fiber and got more physical activity—two known ways to reduce the risk of cancer and chronic diseases. They also saw their levels of stress and anxiety decrease significantly.

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My Quarantine Project, Before And After!

My Quarantine Project, Before And After!

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Before (Top) And After. Y’all Convinced Me To Get Rid Of Half My Lawn To Make It More Biodiverse. Now We Have A Bee Habitat And A Registered Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Where Lawn Was

Before (Top) And After. Y’all Convinced Me To Get Rid Of Half My Lawn To Make It More Biodiverse. Now We Have A Bee Habitat And A Registered Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Where Lawn Was

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Built A Planter Box Bench This Past Weekend. What Do You Think?

Built A Planter Box Bench This Past Weekend. What Do You Think?

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lovely, I have a seat built into a stone wall, with lavender planted around, y will enjoy this so much sitting amongst the plants

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Jill Litt, a professor in the Department of Environmental Studies at CU Boulder, has spent much of her career seeking to identify affordable, scalable, and sustainable ways to reduce disease risk, especially among low-income communities.

Gardening seems to be it.

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“No matter where you go, people say there’s just something about gardening that makes them feel better,” claims Litt, who is also a researcher with the Barcelona Institute for Global Health.

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DIY Drought Tolerant, Front Yard Landscape In Southern Ca. No More Grass

DIY Drought Tolerant, Front Yard Landscape In Southern Ca. No More Grass

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2 Years Ago I Posted About My Idea. Today I Show You My Vision!

2 Years Ago I Posted About My Idea. Today I Show You My Vision!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would go there all the time to smell that amazing lavender scent.

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Before And After (Costa Rica)

Before And After (Costa Rica)

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Six And A Half Years And A Lot Of Hard Work Later

Six And A Half Years And A Lot Of Hard Work Later

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Litt recruited 291 non-gardening adults with an average age of 41. More than a third were Hispanic and more than half came from low-income households.

After the last spring frost, half were assigned to the community gardening group and a half to a control group that was asked to wait one year to start gardening.

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Props To The Previous Owners - What Else Would You Add?

Props To The Previous Owners - What Else Would You Add?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn't touch it. I just would like to confirm that wi-fi reachs this place and that there is an available plug, since I would move my office here (I work from home).

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It's Small But I'm Proud Of My First Project! Overhauled My Townhouse Backyard For About $500 And 12 Hrs Labor

It's Small But I'm Proud Of My First Project! Overhauled My Townhouse Backyard For About $500 And 12 Hrs Labor

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ignore comments from nasty people. You did a great job and proved that you don't need a lot of money to create something beautiful. A lot of time and love went into you project and you should be proud!

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The gardening group received a free community garden plot, some seeds and seedlings, and an introductory gardening course through the nonprofit Denver Urban Gardens program and a study partner.

Both groups took periodic surveys about their nutritional intake and mental health, underwent body measurements, and wore activity monitors.

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My New Chill Corner In My Urban Garden!

My New Chill Corner In My Urban Garden!

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10'x10' Greenhouse I Just Completed Last Week!

10'x10' Greenhouse I Just Completed Last Week!

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So cute and neat! Edit: I knew something seamed off to me yesterday. Today I googled Greenhouse in my native language. I find it so fascinating how the same thing can be so different in different countries / cultures. From what I have seen, most of US greenhouses have tiles inside and raised beds. Most German greenhouses on the other hand have a dirt floor inside, where you plant your plant directly in the soil. I do think both countries use both styles of greenhouses, but the above mentioned are preferred in the respective countries. It‘s fascinating

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$15 Worth Of Clearance Asiatic Lillies, 3 Years Later

$15 Worth Of Clearance Asiatic Lillies, 3 Years Later

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Before & After. All I Wanted Was A New Patio But Ultimately Left It Up To My Wife. She Did Good

Before & After. All I Wanted Was A New Patio But Ultimately Left It Up To My Wife. She Did Good

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By fall, those in the gardening group were eating, on average, 1.4 grams more fiber per day than the control group, an increase of about 7%.

The authors of the study highlight that fiber exerts a profound effect on inflammatory and immune responses, influencing everything from how we metabolize food to how healthy our gut microbiome is to how susceptible we are to diabetes and certain cancers.

While doctors recommend about 25 to 38 grams of fiber per day, the average adult consumes less than 16 grams.

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First Attempt At Hobby Landscaping. 12 Months Of Weekend Work

First Attempt At Hobby Landscaping. 12 Months Of Weekend Work

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1k Back Yard. Mostly Found And Reclaimed Material. All Native Plants. No Grass. I Rent And Convinced Land Lord Give Me 1k To Do What I Wanted With

1k Back Yard. Mostly Found And Reclaimed Material. All Native Plants. No Grass. I Rent And Convinced Land Lord Give Me 1k To Do What I Wanted With

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Landlord got a great deal. You're very talented and considerate to use reclaimed materials and native plants. Good job!

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The gardening group also increased their physical activity levels by about 42 minutes per week. Public health agencies recommend at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week, a recommendation only a quarter of the U.S. population meets. With just two to three visits to the community garden weekly, participants met 28% of that requirement.

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Study participants also saw their stress and anxiety levels decrease, with those who came into the study most stressed and anxious seeing the greatest reduction in mental health issues.

The research also confirmed that even novice gardeners can reap measurable health benefits from the pastime in their first season. As they have more experience and enjoy greater yields, Litt suspects such benefits will increase.

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So the next time you're (re)designing your back yard, consider a garden!

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This Bush Sculpted To Look Like A Man Really Impressed Me Today

This Bush Sculpted To Look Like A Man Really Impressed Me Today

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Customer Wanted An "Artistic" Wall. This Is What We Came Up With. All The Neighbors Are Loving It. What Do You Guys Think?

Customer Wanted An "Artistic" Wall. This Is What We Came Up With. All The Neighbors Are Loving It. What Do You Guys Think?

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Combination Of 2 Summers Ago And Covid Lockdown

Combination Of 2 Summers Ago And Covid Lockdown

My backyard! Deck, raised beds, trees, stone patio, arbor, gurgler, pavilion, and lots of aching muscles. I am not a landscaper by trade but rather a soft office man. I will never do this all again myself.

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(Almost) Finished Outdoor Shower Today

(Almost) Finished Outdoor Shower Today

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Built A Fire Pit To Surprise My Girlfriend For Her Birthday. How Did I Do?

Built A Fire Pit To Surprise My Girlfriend For Her Birthday. How Did I Do?

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At The End Of The Day Today, The Client Told Me Her Face Hurts From Smiling So Much, She Says It's Like Living At A Resort. (Mission Accomplished)

At The End Of The Day Today, The Client Told Me Her Face Hurts From Smiling So Much, She Says It's Like Living At A Resort. (Mission Accomplished)

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#31

Let's Create Forests To Replace Our Unused Lawns

Let's Create Forests To Replace Our Unused Lawns

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm all for more trees, but there's only certain trees and situations where it's safe to plant them near your house. Many species of tree roots will destroy building foundations as they grow. As nice as shading your house is for natural cooling, it's an extremely bad plan if you live in an area that experiences storms where a tree could fall on the building, or if you live in an area vulnerable to wildfires. If you have lawn far enough from your house, then by all means consider replacing it with a mini forest.

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3 Years In The Making

3 Years In The Making

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Laid Crushed Sandstone Around My Garden, Pond And Backyard Office. I Love The Look, It's So Much Neater Than Having Grass Growing Everywhere. I Don't Have A Question, My Backyard Makes Me Happy And I Thought I'd Share

Laid Crushed Sandstone Around My Garden, Pond And Backyard Office. I Love The Look, It's So Much Neater Than Having Grass Growing Everywhere. I Don't Have A Question, My Backyard Makes Me Happy And I Thought I'd Share

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Less lawn and more plants is great for biodiversity too

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Two Week Build, Ready To Plant!

Two Week Build, Ready To Plant!

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My Retreat

My Retreat

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