Domestic (home) gardens provide opportunities for psychological and physical health benefits, yet these environments have received less attention in terms of their therapeutic value compared to other urban green spaces. This is despite their ubiquity and the popularity of gardening as a pastime. This research explored why residents engaged with gardening and the extent to which they recognised any health benefits from the activity. A questionnaire was distributed electronically within the UK, with 5766 gardeners and 249 non-gardeners responding. Data were collated on factors including garden typology, frequency of gardening and individual perceptions of health and well-being. Significant associations were found between improvements in well-being, perceived stress and physical activity and more frequent gardening. Gardening on a frequent basis i.e. at least 2–3 times a week, corresponded with greatest perceived health benefits. Improving health, however, was not the prime motivator to garden, but rather the direct pleasure gardening brought to the participants. There was evidence that satisfaction with one's front garden and the time spent in it increased as the proportion of vegetation was enhanced. The data supports the notion that domestic gardens should be given greater prominence in urban planning debates, due to the role they play in providing health benefits.

家庭（家庭）花园提供心理和身体健康益处的机会，但是与其他城市绿地相比，这些环境在治疗价值方面的关注较少。尽管他们无处不在，并且园艺作为一种消遣方式很受欢迎。这项研究探索了居民从事园艺的原因，以及他们认识到这项活动对健康的益处。在英国范围内以电子方式分发了一个问卷，有5766名园丁和249位非园丁回答。整理了有关数据的数据，包括花园类型，园艺频率以及个人对健康和福祉的看法。人们发现，在改善幸福感，感觉到的压力和体育锻炼与更频繁的园艺之间有显着的联系。经常进行园艺，即 每周至少进行2至3次，对健康的益处最大。但是，改善健康状况并不是促进园艺的主要动力，而是给参与者带来了直接的快乐园艺。有证据表明，随着植被比例的提高，人们对前花园的满意度以及在前花园中花费的时间会增加。数据支持这样一种观念，即由于其在提供健康益处方面所起的作用，因此应在城市规划辩论中更加突出。的前花园以及其中花费的时间随着植被比例的增加而增加。数据支持这样一种观念，即由于其在提供健康益处方面所起的作用，因此应在城市规划辩论中更加突出。的前花园以及其中花费的时间随着植被比例的增加而增加。数据支持这样一种观念，即由于其在提供健康益处方面所起的作用，因此应在城市规划辩论中更加突出。