Every year, millions of us set ambitious New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier, get more fit, reduce stress, and improve our finances. But what if there was one resolution that covered all of these goals, while also enriching your life in ways you might not expect? Welcome to gardening—the ultimate New Year’s resolution.

Gardening is a fulfilling, sustainable, and adaptable activity that enhances your mental health, encourages healthy eating, gets you moving, and even saves you money. And perhaps most importantly, it helps contribute positively to the environment by embracing eco-friendly practices and reducing your carbon footprint.

This year, commit to something that nourishes your body, mind, and the planet. You’ll find that gardening is more than just a hobby—it’s a lifestyle that allows you to Grow Your Happiness and pays off in more ways than one.

Let’s dive into the #1 reason gardening is the only resolution you need this year:

1. Gardening Supports Your Mental Health

In today’s fast-paced world, mental health should be at the forefront of our minds. Many of us are seeking ways to reduce stress, unplug from technology, and find moments of peace. Gardening offers a wonderful opportunity to do just that.

Whether it’s the calming act of digging in the dirt, the joy of watching your plants grow, or the mindful moments spent in nature, gardening can significantly improve your mental wellbeing. Studies have shown that spending time in green spaces, even just tending to your plants, can reduce anxiety, lower stress levels, and increase feelings of happiness. It’s a simple yet powerful way to reconnect with nature and take a break from life’s demands.

Easily start bringing mindfulness to your life through low effort garden accessories like these:

1. Outdoor
   1. Add a birdbath to your landscaping, patio or garden and let nature take the lead to mindfulness
   2. Feeders and houses for birds, bees and butterflies provide refuge for important wildlife, and the added action brings your eye to the yard for brief visual break from daily chaos.
   3. Send the kids outside for some engaging play time
2. Indoor
   1. Self-watering, indoor/outdoor bamboo pots help keep fresh herbs right at your fingertips whether on the window sill through winter or on the patio soaking up the summer sun
   2. Moisture level indicators and water reservoirs make it easy to keep your indoor plants thriving
   3. Use all-natural, ceramic flower pots and macrame hangers to add greenery and fresh oxygen at every level in any room