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　　Bud and Flora amble,5 stopping at the occasional flower stall:

　　F:Our family had a fair-sized garden back home in the States, and I always found gardening to be a real stress-buster.6

　　B:Just the thought of turning over soil beds sends my stress levels up!

　　F: Digging is hard work for sure, but otherwise, garden chores can have a real calming influence.

　　B:Do all gardens have an equally relaxing effect?

　　F:Well, some garden designs are preferable. For example, soft, sweeping7 garden borders relax people more than hard edges.

　　B:I’d bet that a visually engaging array of flora with a mix of stimulating colors could really reduce stress.

　　F:You got it. Fragrant8 plants like lavender and basil can also have a calming effect. What’s more, their strong odors seem to invoke memories. And to have the kids there with you—seeing the garden through their eyes as they discover nature—that’s the real joy.

　　B:If I close my eyes, I can imagine being there right now... I can even smell the fragrances!

　　F: Don’t get too carried away; if you can smell a floral perfume it’s because we’re standing next to the roses!