compared to 2015, it s thought more than 1 million more front gardens in the uk now contain only greenery, so why the big change? well, in 2008, paving or concreting over a front garden did become more difficult. since then, you ve needed planning permission to do that for an area over five square metres. gardens max your physical, mental, and social well being. with the covid 19 impact, i i think people are recognising the health benefits. the royal horticultural society s garden in wisley. it s notjust home to thousands of beautiful plants a lot of research goes on here. there s a new science centre being built. we ve just recently done a study where we put two tiny planters i and a tree in a salford street, and we measured cortisol, i which is a stress hormone. we found a 6% decrease in stress, which is equivalent to eight - mindfulness sessions.
which is equivalent to eight mindfulness sessions. and for anyone without a front garden, the team here believe a window box or a pot can also make a big difference, helping pollinators such as bees, or even reducing pollution. just some silver leafed plants will really help. things like stachys byzantina would be really good. any plant that s covered in lots and lots of tiny hairs, they have a larger surface area, they can lock in all of the dust particles in the atmosphere. plant in as big a pot as you can, and always line terracotta with a plastic bag, and thatjust stops all of the waterjust leaching out into the environment, and locks it into the soil where you need it. punch a few holes in the bottom so the water can drain away, and the plant s roots aren t sitting drowning, literally, in all of the excess water that they don t need. the small acts that you do, they contribute to a huge great tidal wave of achievement, really. a new season is approaching, and for many, a new sense
interested in what s going on. neighbours stop to talk, so i know more people in my road. compared to 2015, it s thought more than i million more front gardens in the uk now contain only greenery, so why the big change? well, in 2008, paving or concreting over a front garden did become more difficult. since then, you ve needed planning permission to do that for an area over five square metres. gardens max your physical, mental, and social well being. with the covid 19 impact, - i think people are recognising the health benefits. the royal horticultural society s garden in wisley. it s notjust home to thousands of beautiful plants a lot of research goes on here. there s a new science centre being built. we ve just recently done a study where we put two tiny planters i and a tree in a salford street, and we measured cortisol, i which is a stress hormone. we found a 6% decrease in stress, which is equivalent to eight - mindfulness sessions.
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to a wrist worn device. the battery life is great, it is really comfortable for sleeping in but i have been missing the ability to just look down and see the display on my wrist. 0k. well, we are not the only ones who have been playing around the smart accessories. jen copestake has been checking out the beauty world s very latest tech specs. colourful flowers are starting to blossom, inspiring ourfashion and make up choices for a new season. experimenting with spring colours and make up is challenging at the moment with many beauty store counters closed, but new apps are providing perfect make up matches using ai and glasses you can use at home or even in the park. these are zozo glass by japanese online fashion they re designed with these different colour swatches around your eyes and when using them with the smartphone app, you can find the perfect foundation colour for your skin tone without leaving your home.