As we wrap up the 2023 gardening season, let's take a look at the top gardening trends emerging this year that will shape the 2024 season.
Colors
Warm and bright neon colors dominate this area. With lime green, hot pink, red and orange flowers and black, silver, white and pink foliage, indoor and outdoor plants find their place in homes and gardens. Add colored versions of any of them and you have a colorful mixture. Garden and home design is often associated with the colors of foliage and flowers.
Patterns
Science fiction and mystical themes are making their way into garden design. In the science fiction section, gardeners look for futuristic plants, neon lighting and decorative lamps. Garden furniture and decorations with sharp angles and bright colors are very popular. A UFO shines on someone. In the privacy department, old-fashioned plants like roses, sweet peas, and anything that looks ghostly or has dark leaves are popular. Herbs such as foxglove, yarrow, primrose, and tansy are mixed with other herbs that have medicinal properties or can be found in the supposed witch's drink.
Creative use of small spaces.
Small yards and gardens have seen an increase in interest in hanging and container gardens, and smaller versions of larger gardens have also appeared. Vertical gardening on fences and walls allows you to use every space. Gardening was done either in containers or by mixing vegetable plants into gardens for their ornamental value. The artichoke has very impressive leaves that, along with delicious fruit, can create a beautiful architectural feature in the garden. The idea of open rooms decorated with plants and garden art is a must-have for many.
Taking care of insects.
There is a growing interest in insects and creating gardens that support them. The National Gardening Survey found a 10% year-over-year increase in the number of people who garden for bees, butterflies and birds. Gardeners are rethinking how to support pollinators and beneficial insects and replace plants that don't provide food, shelter, or breeding sites for visitors. They add wood chips, fallen leaves, and garden debris to their beds to provide cover. Fallen branches and trees remain in place. Bug walks are on the rise in local parks and natural areas. Since 2019, the number of people buying native plants has nearly doubled.
Community work
Finally, neighborhoods and communities come together to create community garden areas and plant trees. The establishment of community gardens and food forests is on the rise. Landscaping projects are popping up everywhere to create sustainable, efficient gardens that make smart use of water and sunlight. Communities are increasingly planting trees to protect homes, streets and parks from hot summers. In Spokane, SpokaneScape helps homeowners replace waterlogged lawns with drought-tolerant alternatives that are easier on the soil.
