Gardens are being used to grow more than vegetables; they are growing tighter knit communities, common purpose, and environmental awareness. From housing projects to luxury condos, builders are now seeing the benefit of including gardens in their planned amenities. Housing projects use gardens to emphasize the local food movement. Senior living developments often draw in residents by offering gardens to those who are downsizing and may be leaving plots behind. Environmentally aware communities are devoting more and more space to gardens to distinguish themselves in their cities. Gardens have become a popular and beneficial way to reintroduce neighborhoods, revitalize landscaping, and utilize previously unused spaces.
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