Three core elements | Design principles | Begin with curiosity | Download the Blueprint | Evidence and inspiration
The RHS Wellbeing Garden Blueprint identifies three core elements to turn any garden into a place that supports health, brings joy and makes a lasting positive difference:
Follow design principles with the strongest scientific evidence, drawn from a global review of research by the RHS and the University of Surrey and informed by our RHS work with NHS wellbeing gardens:
You don’t need a garden to begin. Any moment in nature – in a park, a quiet corner, even a simple window box – can help reveal what matters most to you. Let these gentle practices guide your exploration:
Read the RHS Wellbeing Blueprint in full to explore in more depth the scientific evidence behind the design principles and to get further practical advice on how to create a wellbeing garden at home:
The RHS is the UK’s gardening charity, helping people and plants to grow - nurturing a healthier, happier world, one person and one plant at a time.