Spring is here! Flowers are starting to bloom... but are yours? If you haven't paid attention to your garden already, now is the time to do so. You don't want to be the only one on your block without beauty growing from their house.
As the weather starts to warm up, get outside and start working on your garden. If you don't even know where to start, that's okay, as "Good Housekeeping" is here to help. They spoke with some pros to find out what the biggest gardening trends of the year are. These are the eight they said you may want to consider.
- More chaos, less organization: More people are planting seeds sporadically and being surprised where they grow, rather than planning every plant's exact spot. Plants grow wild in nature, why not in your own garden?
- An increase in wildflower gardening: When you think a more "chaotic" garden, wildflowers are the go-to choice. Plus, they are easy and low-maintenance to grow.
- Adapting to environmental conditions: Keep in mind any natural disasters and changes in weather that have happened in your area in recent years, and plant accordingly.
- Using bold colors: This spring is all about color. Hydrangeas, pugster butterfly bushes and perennials are great choices that'll give you that color and attract butterflies and birds to your garden.
- Tapping into nostalgia: Just like clothes from 20 years ago are back, so are gardening trends. Think how big the cottage core aesthetic has become - you can bring that to your garden by planting more traditional flowers like cornflower, poppy, and nasturtium.
- Prioritizing eco-friendly gardening methods: With the rise of organic foods also comes the rise of organic gardening. More people are planting pollinator-friendly plants and using lawn alternatives.
- Gardening to improve mental health: There are so many physical and mental health benefits to gardening. People gardening as a form of wellness and self-care will continue.
- Native plants in place of yards: People are straying away from clean-cut lawns and instead planting native plants. These typically require less water to grow, too.
Source: Good Housekeeping