The main features of creating therapeutic gardens as a guarantee of physical and mental health of people

Abstract

The article considers the issue of the basic principlesof designing a therapeutic garden, the main function ofwhich is to improve the physical and mental health of the population of different groups and abilities. The purposeof the work is to study the features of creating therapeuticgardens. Research results. Some of the main functionalzones of therapeutic gardens, the main elements for decoratingcertain areas, and plant plantings that will promoterecovery and relaxation are analyzed. In order to create atherapeutic garden, first of all, it is worth paying attentionto placement in particular in a natural space that has sufficientlight transmission and fresh air. As a rule, the principleof distribution by functional purpose is used to decoratesuch a site in accordance with various types of activities,for example: walks, quiet rest, creative activities, etc. It wasfound that in order for a therapeutic garden to be createdwith maximum comfort, developers and landscape designersshould take into account the physical and psychologicalneeds of different groups of people, while introducing elementsinto such areas that will stimulate multisensory sensations,as well as provide the object with favorable conditionsfor mental and physical rest and recovery. It was foundthat the division of the territory of therapeutic gardens intodifferent functional zones and a correctly selected assortmentof plant plantings and necessary design elementsplay an important role in creating an effective space forrecovery. Therefore, the inclusion of therapeutic gardens inurban planning will significantly contribute to improving thequality of life of people and the general well-being of societyas a whole. Conclusion. This study confirms how importanta conscious approach to careful design of a therapeuticgarden is, especially in the conditions that have developedtoday, in order to improve the physical and psycho-emotionalhealth of the population.