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Dobbies announces ‘Not Your Average Gardener’ awards
Industry help gets horti education unit back up and running
If plants are in stock they are selling
RHS and BBC launch ‘grow and show’ competition
Deco-Pak marathon Mar-CHING for Garden Re-Leaf Day
New rules allowing socialising in gardens deliver strong boost to garden centre sales
Squire’s financial results encouraging despite challenges
Large Fire at Longacres Shepperton - UPDATED
Nicholas Marshall returns... again
Jumping for joy as Cardwell Garden Centre re-opens
Gardening voted as one of the most popular pastimes
Bents announces fundraising total and welcomes new charity
Lawns and gardening promote better mental health
Desch Plantpak presents: Colour Your Story, autumn/winter
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Planters announce closure for Duke of Edinburgh's funeral
Gaps on shelves as sales stay high
Zoo proposal for former garden centre rejected
50% more veg being grown
One million take part in record-breaking RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch
Growing Media up by 109%
Watch Your Back! returns with new scheme designed to keep everyone in horticulture sun protected.
Buckingham Palace Garden to open to visitors
RHS and Ulster Weavers announce new kitchen textiles range
Wildflowers for The Queen - a celebration of wildflower meadows
The best of last week's
Easter thank you to growers, manufacturers & distributors from British Garden Centres
Derek Bunker adds his thanks to suppliers for "their efforts throughout this amazing period in garden centre history"
East Yorkshire garden centre sells for £1.5m
Garden Centres re-open in Scotland... and it snows!
Barton Grange Christmas 2020 - Exclusive GTN Xtra Photo Tour
Squires Badshot Lea - Christmas 2020
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Lawns and gardening promote better mental health
 

Many people find enjoyment relaxing in their own green space or getting their hands dirty transforming their garden, and these activities are great for positively impacting health. The benefits of connecting to nature, and nurturing lawns, plants and vegetables are diverse, impacting both physical and psychological health.

 

A study by the University of Exeter and the Royal Horticultural Society adds to the evidence that caring for lawns and spending time gardening provides real value to people’s lives. The research found that whilst 61% of people who don’t make use of their garden experience poor overall health, 71% of the people who regularly look after their garden report good general health – concluding that people who utilise their outdoor space experience benefits to their health and well-being. This includes reduced blood pressure and stress and increased confidence and self-esteem.

 

Peter Chaloner, managing director of Cobra which manufacturers powered garden machinery and boasts the UK’s largest range of lawnmowers, recognises the importance of getting outside and gardening: “Immersing yourself in nature and creating a beautiful, outdoor space of your own is vital in helping to create a healthier and happier society. At Cobra, we want to make it as easy as possible for people to look after their lawns, and our tools offer ease and convenience, so no task is too tiring – leaving you with more time to enjoy being in the great outdoors.”

 

Cobra has an impressive collection of electric, petrol, battery, and cordless products from lawnmowers to hedge trimmers, strimmers and blowers and much more. They all offer style, reliability, and power, but each benefit from unique features ensuring that there is a product for every need.

 

For a perfectly cut lawn, the award-winning MX3440V cordless lawnmower is one of the best. Powered by a Samsung 40V Lithium-ion battery, it offers a lightweight feel and quiet running, whilst its adjustable lever provides five cutting heights – meaning it can tackle even the unruliest grass. The MX3440V also has the benefit of foldable handles, so it can be stored in small, restricted spaces – perfect for those with smaller gardens and sheds. The battery powered range also provides convenience as the batteries are interchangeable, meaning it can power strimmers and leaf blowers in the range too, making garden maintenance quick and easy.

 

Cobra products are available to buy online at www.cobragarden.co.uk or via a network of expert dealers across the UK.

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