The average American spends 90 percent of his or her time indoors, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Depending on the time of day, year, and location, American homeowners can enjoy anywhere from nine to 16 hours of sunlight a day. Subtract 8.5 hours from the average work day and you’ll get anywhere from 30 minutes to 7.5 hours of sunshine. Having your own outdoor living space can be very convenient when you only have a little time to enjoy the sun.
Even a small outdoor living space can not only add value to your home but also improve your overall health. It should come as no surprise that taking some time to relax, sitting outside, and enjoying the sights and sounds of nature can do a lot for your health. You might be surprised at how much eating outdoors, relaxing on the patio, or spending a game night outdoors can improve your health.
If you’ve been house-hunting lately and wondering whether to bring a backyard, read on.
My advice is to have a back garden.
You can have pets
when considering homes with backyards versus those without them, think about your furry friends (or potential future pets). Many people feel guilty leaving their pets cooped up all day while they’re at work; however, with a fenced-in backyard (or even just an area large enough for them to roam), they can get some fresh air and exercise during the day while you’re away. And if you’re thinking about getting a pet someday soon – especially if that pet is canine – make sure that there’s room for them to run around! Dog parks are great places too but nothing beats being able to roll out of bed and take Fido outside instead of trekking across town for him each day. So whatever your reasons may be – plenty of outdoor space; less maintenance than living downtown; wanting somewhere safe & secure for your pet(s) – choosing a home with a backyard should always be high on your list!
Good for your health
A stress-busting microbe that lives in the soil has been found to regulate the human immune system and suppress inflammation, as well as improve mental health. Researchers at the University of Arkansas also found that regular yard work can increase bone density, which can help prevent osteoporosis.
For children, spending more time outdoors has been linked to less development of myopia. For adults, reducing screen time and unplugging outdoors have been shown to reduce eye strain, stress, and headaches associated with “computer vision syndrome.”
Sitting or walking in your yard for as little as five minutes can alter your mood, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Positive Psychology. Create seating areas and places to pause so you can ground yourself and reduce stress.
It’s a Safe Place for Kids to Play
Children need a place where they can play and feel safe. A recent study showed that when children are connected to nature, they tend to be happier and behave more sustainably and selflessly. Secure your yard and garden by checking fences and gates, especially around swimming pools and storage areas. Give children plenty of space to play, keep the area free of any danger, and supervise them at all times.
You will have space between you and your neighbors
Having a home with a backyard also means that you will have space between you and your neighbors. You can have a very nice tree or some flowers what you like. You can spend your weekends tending to your plants. Bring your garden cart wagon with all your pruning tools and fertilizer. I’m sure you’ll enjoy spending every weekend with plants.
You can organize the barbecue
Not only barbecue, but you can also choose many things you want to do in your backyard, like backyard camping backyard movies or something else. If you have a backyard you can organize family and friends to do a lot of activities in your backyard, in this way, you can build more connections with them and you can spend free time with them. On the other hand, you can always invite your neighbors to have a little party with them. In this way, you will show yourself to be a good host and neighbor.
Good view and fresh air
When you take care to cultivate your backyard plants, you will undoubtedly have a great view and fresh air that you will never see from an office job.
When people move to a house, most of them dream of having a backyard in their home. Having a home with a backyard is a good thing because you will have room to put all the things you want in your home. On the other hand, having peace in the house you live in is a good thing. What do you think are the advantages of having a backyard?
As a Chinese, I really want to have a backyard