A garden is a project that often requires a fairly large initial investment of both time and money from the start — as well as a commitment to maintain it. 【小题1】. Those who like their home garden find it rewarding both as a place to relax, and as a fun and healthy hobby.

If you’re lucky enough to have a backyard, you can imagine the enjoyment you’d receive from changing that dusty, weedy dead space into a green, relaxing environment. 【小题2】. With regular, low-level maintenance it will continue to thrive (茁壮成长）and provide you with pleasure.

So, how can you build a pleasant home garden? Some clever gardeners use drought-resistant plants such as cacti (仙人掌), and a little bit of watering and inspiration to produce spaces that are both relaxing and pleasing to the eye. 【小题3】.

【小题4】. If you put in the plants and walkways yourself, it will be good for your health. Many people find that spending a while digging holes for trees or pulling weeds is easier to stomach than half an hour on a running machine, and who can blame them? It might take a while to see the fitness results, but a few days’ work can literally transform your yard.

There are many popular home garden books and magazines. 【小题5】, as many books contain detailed plans for complex projects. Use these resources as a starting point and put together something uniquely yours — within the limits of your time and budget.