Studies regarding the influence of therapeutic horticulture on the human-nature relationship and the increase of well-being

Health Effects of Participation in Creating Urban Green Spaces—A Systematic Review

“…Additionally, some studies note particular benefits for certain demographic groups. Buru et al [82] find significant positive effects of a horticultural therapy program on wellbeing for women, but not for men. Egerer et al [84] analyze the effects of community garden participation in Australia and highlight that, regarding subjective wellbeing, gardeners with a migrant background benefit specifically.…”

“…Of all included studies, 14 fall into the category of horticultural therapy. The horticultural therapy programs applied in the studies are of varying length, ranging from 3 days [82] to 15 weeks [80], and include various activities, though they mainly consist of gardening activities in a group setting. In some studies, the horticultural therapy programs are complemented by other types of therapy, such as physiotherapy, psychotherapy, or occupational therapy, e.g., [35,43].…”

“…Further research is needed to expand the evidence base and elucidate the mixed results observed, particularly for vulnerable and clinical populations. Notable findings include specific benefits observed for certain demographic groups, such as individuals with migrant backgrounds [84] and women [82] experiencing subjective wellbeing improvements. Furthermore, life satisfaction and quality of life once again stood out, as studies involving general and clinical populations mostly found positive effects, while studies with vulnerable populations did not.…”