Do you talk to your plants in the garden? It has been cited that many people do talk to their plants just as they do to their children or household pets. They regard and treat houseplants in the same way as treating cats, rabbits, dogs and other pets in the house. They feel disturbed and get upset when their plants are not growing healthily and showing signs of sickness. They will seek advice and find ways to heal their plants by giving them prompt treatments whenever there is any suspected case of attack by garden pest, fungus growth and plant disease.
Extensive research has been carried out continually to conclude that plants are in many ways similar to human beings. Researchers are deeply involved with the study of plants for conclusion on this. It had been cited that by using the electrodes of a lie detector connecting to a plant, there was evidence to show that the plant was able to respond in some way to the impact of maltreatment. It is not surprising to conclude that plants can hear when those plants which have been intentionally and continually exposed to loud noisy rock music eventually die, probably caused by severe noise pollution.
Similarly, the specific needs of each individual plant must always be considered in order to get them to grow normally, if not vigorously. The person talking to his or her plants need to treat them as individuals and be responsible for their well-being throughout the various growing stages of the plant. Consideration for the needs of plants is important. Results of plants not growing as healthy as their normal growing specimen types are clear signs of plants responding to ill-treatments for being placed in dark corners without of light or in dry humidity environment. Such ill-treatments may be done unintentionally as there may be the need to hide an unsightly spot within the home or to fill up an empty space, overlooking the fact that plants do have specific needs too!
While scientific research on plants responding to humans is still in progress to get more conclusive findings, horticultural therapy treatment is cited to have been implemented to treat patients with physical or mental sickness. This therapy of encouraging patients to talk to plants may be very helpful as the patients can find solace through stressing out their inner thoughts and mental problems with friendly partners in a calm environment, without fear of being challenged or attacked by an opponent.
We can also try talking to our plants that are growing in the garden and treat them as neighbours and friends, motivating them with words of encouragement so that they can grow happily and vigorously. Probably by this way we may win their trust and get them to start producing flowers and fruits. On the other hand, if they do not respond to our praises, we can communicate with words of threats to find out whether there is any correlation by threatening to stop giving them good care and nourishment. This practice of talking to plants may be considered as motivational for healthy plant growth, and also relaxing for gardening enthusiasts.
I am now growing indoor herbs and fruit trees in my garden to help make our living environment greener and cleaner.
GARDENING TIPS is my website which can provide precise and useful gardening guidelines for who are also interested to take up gardening as beginners. Environment protection is everyone's responsibility for healthy living.
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