At Fairview Lifestyle Village, gardening is a big part of who we are.
Our village was designed with genuine respect for nature – generous space, mature trees, and thoughtful landscaping give residents room to breathe and connect with the outdoors.
It’s a unique point of difference in a world where many new developments prioritise density over green space. Here, the landscape isn’t an afterthought or a token strip of greenery between buildings – it’s central to how Fairview feels and functions every day.
A Gardener’s Paradise
Fairview is a true gardener’s paradise. Its spacious design, established trees, and parklike grounds are quite exceptional for a lifestyle village. Mature gardens provide shade, and for those who love to garden, you can personalise the area around your villa.
Moving into a Lifestyle Village doesn’t mean giving up your favourite hobby! Villa residents can maintain their own gardens and enjoy choosing their favourite plants. Apartment residents have generous balconies, and can grow potted colour, herbs, and salad greens. As one resident put it in “Yes, You Can Have Your Own Garden”:
“I had never had a flower garden before, but I do now and I love it. Because our section was so large, I only had landscaping plants. I have really enjoyed putting my flower garden in. When I wake up in the morning, I look out at my flowers and say “Hello girls“.
Meet Jim
Among Fairview’s many green thumbs is Jim, a long-time resident. Jim’s villa garden flourishes with flowers and vegetables.
But what makes Jim’s garden truly special is what he does with the spoils! Each week, Jim harvests fresh lettuces, herbs, and seasonal produce, packaging them up and leaving them at reception for neighbours to collect. It’s a metaphor for life here – community grows.
Jim often says he gets as much joy from sharing his harvest as he does from tending it. And that’s the spirit of Fairview – one person’s hobby becoming another’s smile, one garden enriching a community.
How Our Surroundings Shape Wellbeing
At Fairview, it’s clear that wellbeing comes not just from what’s inside a home, but from everything outside it too. The open spaces, sunlight, and greenery have a tangible effect on how residents feel. Studies consistently show that time spent gardening or in nature enhances mood, reduces stress, and improves cognitive function (Soga et al., 2017; Nicklett et al., 2020).
One large review found that gardening activities have a significant positive impact on overall wellbeing and quality of life (Howarth et al., 2024). Another showed that gardening encourages social connection – a key ingredient in healthy ageing (Wang & MacMillan, 2013).
It’s no surprise, then, that Fairview’s lush, established grounds foster such contentment. As one resident shared in our article Choosing Your Retirement Haven: New vs. Established Villages:
“Every day lately, I wake up to the sound of birds… In our previous house, there were no trees, so we hardly heard any birds. It’s truly wonderful to be surrounded by nature here.”
Connection Through Care
The gardens at Fairview also nurture friendship. Residents share cuttings, offer to help with pruning, or drop off surplus herbs to a neighbour. These small acts speak of something larger. Here, gardens don’t just grow flowers; they grow community.
Come and See for Yourself
Fairview Lifestyle Village is a place where people and gardens thrive together. If you love the feel of soil in your hands, the scent of gardenia on a warm day, or fresh herbs and salad, this is the village for you.
Come and experience the beauty of Fairview’s spacious, tree-lined grounds, meet residents like Jim, and see firsthand how hands in the soil lead to hearts in the community.
References
- Howarth, M., Breckon, J., & Hitchmough, J. (2024). The health and well-being impacts of gardening: An umbrella review of systematic reviews. Systematic Reviews, 13(1), 11. https://systematicreviewsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13643-024-02457-9
- Nicklett, E. J., Anderson, L. A., & Yen, I. H. (2020). Gardening activities and positive ageing: A longitudinal study of older adults. BMC Geriatrics, 20, 119. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25515757/
- Soga, M., Gaston, K. J., & Yamaura, Y. (2017). Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis. Preventive Medicine Reports, 5, 92–99. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335516301401?via%3Dihub
- Wang, D., & MacMillan, T. (2013). The benefits of gardening for older adults: A review. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 37(2), 153–181. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01924788.2013.784942
