Healthier gardening

Today the garden is a place of retreat where one can switch off from everyday life more than ever. Surveys show that gardening can improve both mental and physical health. So, no wonder more and more people are becoming interested in gardening. The growing interest in outdoor areas is thereby uniting all generations. In this way, gardening is also a key to joint relaxation and natural experiences.

When the old and young sow, plant and weed together, the experience should be as pleasant as possible. So that people with different needs can do garden work, there is a growing offer of ergonomic and easy-to-operate appliances. Tasks such as digging, watering or spraying are made easier through new tools. Soft-touch coatings, soft shock absorbers or built-in batteries for convenient operation enable health-friendly gardening.

Furthermore, a modular design for the adjustment of the working height promises more comfort. In this way, new planting tables and raised bed systems have different heights for back-friendly gardening. Furthermore, accessories like trellises for climbing plants or a cold frame attachment to protect young cultures are useful when growing plants, herbs and vegetables. Compact planting tables and mini greenhouses enable green diversity even on the smallest balcony.

Increasing food prices and a growing awareness for healthy food are also making self-sufficiency more and more attractive. According to international surveys an increasing number of people grow part of their food supplies themselves. Current surveys show that growing one's own vegetables and herbs is one of the most important motivations for gardening. A growing number of younger people are also interested in this sustainable lifestyle.

The right ingredients are decisive for a successful harvest. Organic seeds as well as domestic varieties support healthy diets and are kind to the environment. Sustainable potting soil comprises of natural and regrowing ingredients without peat. Water-storing components based on natural raw materials keep the soil moist for longer during dry spells and high temperatures. Regional, regrowing materials are used for peat-free substrates.

Composting clippings and kitchen waste is also sustainable. The nutritious compost can be used for seeds, cuttings and young plants to support their faster growth. Large and small models of practical composters are available for this purpose today. Their production from regrowing raw materials or recycled plastic ensures "green" cycles. Plant pots or propagator trays are increasingly made from recycled materials.

As a place of relaxation and regeneration, the garden offers a place of retreat away from the daily grind and everyday stress. This claim is being supported by new health-promoting and environmentally-friendly products. spoga+gafa 2025 will show which further new gardening products are being launched onto the market. From 24 to 26 June, there will be a green light for healthy and sustainable garden care in the Cologne exhibition halls again.