Horticulture therapy reduces depression in older adults.
A systematic review of available research literature indicates that horticultural therapy can be effective in reducing depression symptoms in older adults, particularly in care-providing settings and when participants are involved in planting or gardening activities. The study contributes to the systematization of scientific knowledge on the effects of horticultural therapy on symptoms of depression in the elderly, but it should be noted that all studies included in the analysis except for one were conducted in countries in east Asia.