Three core elements

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:

Design principles

Make your garden work for the wellbeing of your organisation by following 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:

Evidence and inspiration from the Blueprint

Read the RHS Wellbeing Blueprint in full to explore the scientific evidence behind the design principles and to get further practical advice on how to create a wellbeing garden with your organisation or community:

Get involved

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.