Grow for it

Some time ago, a retired ambulanceman told me that a garden reflects much about the life and personality of the owner. This person had reached this conclusion after many years attending hundreds of patients in their home. This person said that in general they could tell from the walk to the front door what might await them inside.
A tidy, well maintained garden usually preceded a tidy, well maintained home. The patient generally enjoyed good mental, physical and emotional health. The visit was usually for an unexpected injury such as a broken limb as opposed to a chronic condition.
A chaotic garden generally reflected a chaotic lifestyle or chronic condition.

Now, I cannot establish the veracity of the theory but it did get me thinking. Our front garden is reasonably tidy but needs new bedding plants and moss removed from the path. The back garden continues to be a work in progress. The soil has been turned over and shrubs pruned but much more is needed. It once looked fabulous but is undergoing a major overhaul. With a bit of effort and some cash it will be a wonderful oasis again.

If the ambulance man's theory is correct or has even a grain of truth in it the whole family will need to lend a hand to get things in order. I'm confident that in time our gardens will say good things about us.