Roadside Garden Benefits

A scientist at a university research center is promoting roadside beatification through linear gardens. She also claims they represent and excellent teaching tool for budding landscape professionals.

Aside from the obvious aesthetic benefits, studies indicate that roadside beautification, including landscaping and gardens, can help drivers reduce stress, frustration, and aggression, while helping maintain safe highways. Implementing simple, cost-effective beautification projects can enhance communities and improve quality of life for residents and travelers.

Dr. Sandra Wilson, Associate Professor of Environmental Horticulture at the University of Florida?EUR??,,????'?????<