The concept of futuristic plants is fun and exciting. It can make us think about agricultural themes, trends and behaviors that may already exist. Who can say what will happen in the future? Predictors, trend followers and historians claim to know the future. But for those of us who love plants, the botanical garden of the future will certainly exist.
They could be the future plants of this century or new species produced through scientific gene splicing. Maybe we can see plants from other planets? So, since this is the future, let's explore some possibilities for future landscapes based on some of the plants in our current garden. If you're really interested in the future of gardening , read on to find out how close it is…
How to grow a futuristic garden
In a broad sense, gardening is an outdoor activity. But in today's world, global warming and its accompanying factors, such as temperature, population growth, pollution and technology, may be keeping many of the world's eight billion people indoors rather than outdoors. The technology makes everything so realistic and interactive on the screen that there is almost no reason to leave. But scientists have proven that outdoor activities are important not only for our physical health, but also for our mental health.
What does the future hold for gardening? Internal, vertical , low maintenance, food production, automation and sustainable are some of the adjectives that have become words to remember for the future. If before the garden was a paradise for us, it will also be so in the future, and perhaps it will no longer be a special paradise. However, we can definitely start bringing some of the future to our existing farms.
Whether you want to create your own futuristic garden now or stroll through someone else's garden, we've brought you some contemporary (and yes, futuristic) plants to incorporate into your garden or interior decor. Before you know it, these modern garden plants could thrive in the garden of the future...
We can grow the plants of the future now
In the modern garden of the future, the chaotic (but fascinating) profusion of plant diversity, gentle curves and imitations of all the wild forms of nature will disappear. Today's gardens are beginning to lean towards a simple look; Clean lines, repetition of elements, soft colors, open spaces and geometric shapes.
The plants used to create this almost austere environment also tend to be monochromatic , varying shades of one color or neutral. Straight lines, symmetry and simplicity of form are desirable characteristics of modern landscape plants. Here are some key ideas:
Silver Plants: Gray was a popular color a few years ago in the real estate market, as well as in modern gardens. The beauty of gray is that it can be simple or complex. Gray or silver plants , such as sheep's ears or dust, can be touched or have a gray tint that creates a cool feeling, which is a wonderful thing in an extremely hot world.
Salvias: Plants like miscanthus or carex ( sage ) add movement to a futuristic garden, but in a simple and elegant way. Tall grass makes a living fence, while shorter plants can be used for edging.
Succulents: With over 10,000 species, there are succulents for everyone in the modern garden, and they show no signs of slowing down in the future. Succulents generally require little maintenance and come in many geometric shapes. More exotic varieties such as trachyandria and lithops can already be described as plants of the future.
Bamboo: Bamboo creates a natural display with its height that adds vertical appeal. There are different types of bamboo that suit different monochromatic themes. If you're looking for something that can be laid flat, choose bamboo that grips and won't slide off the bed.
Yucca: Yucca feels at home in a futuristic garden. Its sturdy, sword-shaped leaves are ideal for drought-tolerant gardens and are often combined with succulents and other drought-tolerant plants. Future plants to highlight include blue yucca and plantain yucca. In the same subfamily, aloe vera also works well to create the appearance of living statues.
Agapanthus, Cnevovia and Canna: Flowering plants such as red-hot poker (Cnevovia), agapanthus and canna provide high levels of color along with otherworldly blooms in future gardens. Some species of Agapanthus orientalis can reach six feet tall, making them giant and impressive specimens in forward-thinking environments.
Allium: The Allium is one of those large flowers with a tall, ball-shaped flower head that is perfect for the modern garden. Individual flower heads compete for attention in mixed beds and borders, and as an added bonus, alliums attract the attention of future pollinators.
Hostas and Ferns: With their gorgeous foliage, there are many species of hostas designed to add a futuristic touch to flower beds. For those who have shaded areas, it is also worth exploiting the extraordinary potential of ferns, which are available in various shapes and sizes and are suitable for mass planting.
Garden space is the future
Given the small size of today's homes, the gardens of the future will likely be inside or on top of residential units. This means that many plants will grow vertically to make effective use of space and combine edible plants with plants grown for ornamental purposes.
Many definitions of a futuristic garden refer to the abundance of foliage and architectural mass. This means that although plants are an integral part of the future garden, so are the architectural elements. Sometimes they come from plants and sometimes from man-made buildings, statues or water features.
So, to incorporate a truly contemporary garden into your future vision, you need to combine space, plants and structures to create a harmonious environment. All this can be achieved through sustainable thinking, which saves space, reduces maintenance and is environmentally friendly.
