The Latest Garden Design Trends
Though the art of gardening is far from new, expect to see a rise in a few fresh trends this planting season.
As more households develop an eye for self-sustained living, gardening continues to gain popularity. With more gardens cropping up each year, there are a few trends to keep an eye on - and join in on - as spring approaches.
Going Vertical
Especially for those with a bit less space to work with, vertical gardens offer an excellent solution. A small patio or balcony can be home to a productive and beautiful garden! Even if space isn’t an issue, the appearance and design of vertical gardens is incredibly appealing. Turning long expanses of fence or a nook on the porch into layers upon layers of gardening space means more room and less effort to add onto your yearly crops.
Vertical herb gardens in specific are popping up in more and more backyards - as close to the kitchen door as possible, of course! Plus, vertical gardens are entirely possible to DIY with simple materials for anyone gardening on a budget.
Even in larger gardens, using vertical space by implementing trellises and cattle panels can serve both aesthetic and functional purposes. Creating squash arches, climbing vines of beans, and other vertical crop designs can create more space for your veggies to spread out and thrive while also forming a beautiful, shady garden area.
Smart Technology
In the same ways that smart features allow us to live more efficiently and sustainably inside our homes, tech has begun migrating outdoors to bring those energy and water savings to the garden, too. Automated and specific settings allow for dependable irrigation and far less water waste. From subsurface sensors and weather monitors to soil analysis and lighting sensors, there’s a smart tool to help every aspect of your garden thrive.
Pollinator Gardens
The last few years have shed light on just how much we need our pollinators, and an increasing number of people are determined to help “save the bees”. In keeping with this effort, more and more yards feature pollinator gardens each year. A pollinator garden doesn’t need to be huge or occupy much of your space for growing food. You just need a bit of land dedicated to blooming, colorful, native plants. Plus, attracting pollinators to your yard will also boost the health of your vegetable garden and other crops!
More Food and Creative Crops
The pandemic and growing concerns about the environment have come to a head to spur incredible popularity of vegetable gardens. Households have found a sense of comfort and stability through growing their own food and relying on their own backyard for some essentials. Many people started composting too, diverting waste from landfills and instead allowing it to turn into new, nutritious garden soil.
Gardeners are also bringing heightened variety into their rotation of crops and are planting more intentionally with native preservation and pest control in mind. Diversity in the garden leads to diversity on the table, plus it leads to more healthy garden beds!
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