© Future PLC / Tom St Aubin ZeroIt's still cold outside, but many of us are already thinking about warm days in nature. And according to a recent Pinterest forecast, the warmer months will see us all using our gardens, patios and yards in new ways, driven by a growing desire to be more sustainable.
The social network has predicted that one of the biggest gardening ideas of 2023 will be the "rain harvester" or "rain show" as they call it.
An expected trend revolves around the idea of using rainwater in a more environmentally friendly way. Pinterest explains: “People are realizing that reducing their carbon footprint and keeping their home beautiful are not necessarily mutually exclusive. They take on the beauty and elegance of natural materials while protecting their space from drought and other natural disasters.
Rain harvesting is basically the collection and storage of rainwater. Unlike spray cleaning, you can use it with certain tools indoors and outdoors. And Pinterest expects us all to do so in the next 12 months.
Nadia McCowan Hill, a trend advisor at Wayfair, said: “Pinterest predicts that ‘Boomers and Gen Xers will invest in a trench coat [by 2023].
A simple addition to making your home more efficient when you have outdoor space is to invest in a rain barrel or water boat. They can help you save water and reduce your electricity bills. There are many shapes and designs, from compact tanks for small gardens to large heavy-duty barrels designed to maximize water use.
They can be especially useful in the summer when water may be leaking from a hose or pipe to water the garden or lawn. Collected water can be used for washing cars, sheds or generally outside the home, reducing water consumption and electricity bills.
And people seem to be very impressed with the idea of rain harvesting. In the past few months, Pinterest has seen a 155% increase in searches for “rainwater harvesting architecture” and a 100% increase in searches for “beautiful rain barrel ideas”.
In fact, we think it's pretty safe to predict that peak rainfall will be next year; 80% of Pinterest Predicts have come true over the past three years, making this a great indicator of our growth. needs as a community.
Not only rain barrels or watering cans are good choices, but rain chains can also be good garden tools. Gutters are vertical chains of tanks (or cisterns) that can be attached to the sides of buildings to collect rainwater and direct it away from the house. They can also be useful for collecting rainwater in your garden.
And they look aesthetically pleasing. Many people enjoy the soft sound of rain chains, and they make a great addition to your home's exterior.
