Therapeutic gardens can be divided into two main categories. The sensory garden provides healing by arousing the five senses. For instance, flowing water provides both visual and auditory pleasure. Aromatic flowers like lavender appeal to the sense of smell. Mugwort, Spanish mint and other herbs are stimulating to taste and touch. Finally, eating roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and the fruits of certain plants or applying a topical substance derived from them can have salubrious effects as well, and therefore may broadly be considered horticultural therapy.
The other category focuses on caring for and cultivating plants, which requires a garden of sufficient space so as to allow people to deploy their horticultural skills. The new therapeutic garden at Kainan University has gardening areas, a nursery garden, a rest area, a discussion area, and a meditation area. Some of the important features include:
1.Handicap accessibility
2.Flower planters of varying heights (60 centimeters tall for the elderly, table style for people in wheelchairs)
3.A canopy for sun protection
4.A large variety of plants to stimulate the senses
5.A wishing well to lift spirits and please eyes and ears In summation, a therapeutic garden should be a place of safety, comfort, and healing where visitors can develop fresh perspectives, skills, and self-confidence.
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