Unpacking 5 Of The Most Popular Garden Trends In 2022

Whether it’s because we’re spending more time at home, looking to find ways to save on ever-rising grocery bills or a combination of the two, hobby gardening has skyrocketed since the COVID-19 pandemic hit two years ago. Even as we slowly ease back into pre-pandemic life, gardening trends don’t seem to be slowing down, if anything, they continue to grow in popularity as avid gardeners increase their skills and gain experience.

So, are you looking to get into gardening but don’t know exactly where to start? If you’re someone who is keen to join in on the fun, you’ve landed on the perfect article. Today, we unpack 5 of the most popular garden trends in 2022, in a bid to help you find your personal gardening niche. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your gardening gloves and read on to find out more!

• Vertical Gardening 

Vertical gardening has been all the rage in 2022, especially amongst keen gardeners who live in apartments or may be lacking in garden space. The concept of vertical gardening is simply choosing to grow upwards, instead of the normal horizontal system for growing a garden. Some popular examples of vertical gardening include green walls, freestanding vertical garden systems or simply choosing to grow your delicious, organic fruits and vegetables in pots on a balcony outdoor set. 

While vertical gardening is indeed a hit with apartment or city dwellers, it has also become more popular with traditional gardeners who are looking to not just save on cost, space and maintenance, but also reduce the chances of crop-destroying pests and diseases. A perfect example of this is choosing to grow vining plants such a pumpkins, beans, melons, cucumbers and tomatoes on a garden arch instead of on a traditional caged or staked setup. 

• Indoor Hydroponics

If you don’t have a balcony or a garden and have resigned yourself to a life without the joys of gardening, it’s time to think again. Indoor hydroponic systems have become wildly popular over the last year and are only expected to further skyrocket in the coming years. With more and more indoor growing kits popping up at grocery stores, hardware stores and online, even the tiniest of spaces can now be turned into your personal Garden of Eden. 

Even if you’re not looking to splurge on a pre-made kit, there are also a variety of inexpensive ways to set up your own hydroponic garden at home. All you need are a few simple supplies, adequate light, water and you’ll be amazed at how much you can yield. Common indoor hydroponic crops include leafy greens such as Watercress, Kale, Mustard Greens, Lettuce, Herbs and Spinach. 

• Family-Friendly Gardening 

More and more families are now embracing the concept of family-friendly gardening. Getting the little ones involved in growing organic fruits, vegetables and plants is a fantastic way of helping kids foster a positive relationship with food and understand exactly where their food comes from. Similar to adults, when children take part in growing and preparing foods, they are more likely to enjoy them and feel connected to the final product. Some popular kid-friendly crops include red radishes that go from seed to harvest in less than one month and cherry tomatoes that are also relatively quick growers and are typically ready to harvest within around 50 to 65 days after planting.

If you are considering getting into kid-friendly gardening, we highly recommend taking the time to read through this article. 

• Gardening To Combat Climate Change

It is no secret that climate change is an issue for our precious planet. Warming oceans, droughts and record breaking heat waves are just a few of the many effects of climate change that pose a significant threat to wildlife, communities and people’s livelihoods. Thankfully, there are several ways we can make our lives more eco-friendly, one of which includes gardening.

Gardening to combat climate change has gained massive popularity amongst individuals who are looking to reduce their carbon footprint and and leave a positive impact on our surrounding ecosystems. One popular example of this includes planting native flora/fauna that aids in supporting soil health and requires less water and maintenance since these species’ are adapted for local climate conditions. Additionally, growing organic produce in the garden is a great way of attracting and nourishing pollinators such as bees that are suffering from rapidly declining populations due to habitat loss, pollution and pesticides, among other factors. Every small effort counts, and together we can reverse the effects of climate change, one veggie garden at a time. 

• The Ultimate Houseplant Haven 

The rise in popularity of houseplants due to COVID-19 lockdowns may no longer be at its peak now that most of us have returned to ‘normal’ life, but don’t let that fool you when it comes to the ever growing trend of indoor plants. Urban jungles are still thriving in 2022, with avid plant parents choosing to include a touch of nature into homes with the help of a wide variety of tropical indoor plants. 

Human beings have an innate connection to nature, which is also known as biophilia, but due to hectic schedules and busy lives, many of us aren’t able to spend as much time as we would like in nature. As such, indoor plants are a great way to remain connected to the outdoors even on the busiest of days. Not to mention, indoor plants offer a myriad of benefits, some of which include lower stress and anxiety levels, improved mood, better ability to focus and of course and a boost, among many others. 

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And there you have it – 5 of the most popular garden trends in 2022 and beyond. Regardless of whether you live in a house or apartment, there is always an easy solution around the corner to help you kickstart your gardening journey with ease.