Gardening 2015: Most Interesting Trends
Whether it's about fashion or fast cars, people love following the latest trends. And gardening is no exception. We present to you the most interesting forecasts for 2015.
Growing edible plants is becoming increasingly popular among homeowners. Exhibitions offer various table designs, with a built-in pocket in the center planted with herbs and salad. You can sit at such a table for lunch and harvest your own fresh salad straight into the plate!
Miniature fruit and berry bushes are also a great modern solution. For example, miniature blueberry and raspberry bushes that grow in small containers. For urban gardeners, this is an excellent way to always have fresh fruits and berries within reach right at home.
Colors this year will be more muted and sophisticated. Dark gray, gray-brown, and dark green dominate, used for fabrics, furniture, and planters.
Today, edible plants are being integrated into traditional landscapes instead of sitting alone in pots on the kitchen table. Now, you're more likely to see a blueberry bush than a decorative flower.
The younger generation of dedicated gardeners is promoting this trend. With a clear understanding of industrial farming systems, these young people pay close attention to the origins of their food. Freshly grown produce at home is becoming part of modern life.
Gardening is more popular today than ever, thanks to people who understand the roles bees and butterflies play. Conscious gardeners grow milkweed – the sole food source for butterflies – and encourage others to support them in this endeavor.
Aloe and other succulents (plants with special tissues for water storage) are increasingly planted individually in decorative containers. Cactus collections are displayed in handcrafted pots made by local artisans. This approach elevates plants to artistic focal points, not just landscape background elements.
Thanks to this, even heat-loving plants can be grown freely in colder climates – right at home.
Wildflowers grown from seeds are increasingly used for grafting onto succulents: this results in a neutral yet decorative appearance.
There is now a large demand for ideas on how to properly organize small spaces. Homeowners set very high standards: they want their yards to accommodate many different activities – having fun, relaxing, eating, playing with children and pets. Designing a small yard is a big challenge that brings even more satisfaction when everything comes together.
Enclosed pavilions are in vogue today. People want to spend more time in their yards. Whether big or small, these spaces extend the outdoor season.
Cor-ten steel is actively used today: it's used for walls and edges of walkways and flower beds.
Consumers feel comfortable when engaging in household activities, so they really enjoy participating in home improvement and garden projects. In our busy and hectic lives, it's essential to know how to relax and spend more time at home. They want a place where they can kick off their shoes and read their favorite book.
Today, great attention is paid to water and its conservation: many homeowners use methods for recycling used water, such as irrigation with laundry water and others. In Europe, many use government programs that reimburse homeowners for the cost of replacing regular plants with drought-tolerant ones.
Homeowners also want a garden that looks lush but requires little water. Therefore, drought-resistant plants are gaining popularity. With proper design, these plants can achieve any style or look you desire.
