Americans are spilling the beans on their quirkiest tricks, from feeding plants with to keeping cats at bay using cinnamon and even serenading their greenery. A survey of 2,000 adults has unearthed that tossing spent teabags into garden beds is also a popular tactic. Other creative strategies include using , scattering fireplace ash as fertilizer, and nourishing plants with leftover potato water.
The study also weekly to their garden oasis, drawing inspiration from family traditions, visits to garden centers, and even video games. "The research has revealed some weird and wonderful ways people tend to their gardens," expressed Sabrina Carmona, VP of at King the gaming giant that initiated the study. "It's been interesting to discover some of these and understand why tending to gardens has become such a popular pastime.
Lots of people see gardening as an artform, much like the work that I do as a game developer. Like many people who love to tend to their garden, I'm always looking out for fresh ideas and inspiration that can help me to be more creative." According to the findings, 67% of gardeners are driven by the joy of seeing their efforts bloom, while 51% find it provides a personal retreat, and 48% relish in the act of nurturing.
Americans are digging deep into the joys of gardening, with a new poll uncovering that 65% of respondents take pleasure in watering plants while 36% feel accomplished while mowing the lawn. Being self-sufficient and harvesting fruit and veggies is a favored activity for 51%. If you're wondering what they're growing in their backyards, tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers are American gardeners' victory crops, as 44% are trying to cut costs by cultivating their own produce.
When it comes to the ultimate gardening dreams, enhancing their green space's beauty is on top for 56%, nurturing mental health follows close at 55%, and gaining fresh skills is the goal for 39%. But here's the not-so-green news: a vast majority of 92% believe you've got to make time for what you love. Yet, 67% say they don't get to spend as much time gardening as they'd like, with a matching 67% longing to spend more quality time among their plants.
Almost half (45%) of folks would gladly pick a nursery over a nightclub, and 66% think that gardening isn't just grandma's game but can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of age. Adding a sprinkle of wisdom, Sabrina says, "Gardening is such a versatile and rewarding hobby that can be tailored to suit your lifestyle and space and can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities," She believes its crucial, no matter where you come from or how old you are, to embrace the little things that bring joy amidst our bustling lives. "Gardening - whether that's physically or virtually through a puzzle game - can bring countless benefits, from providing much needed moments of escapism, a sense of achievement or helping to learn a new skill.
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