Gardening trends this Spring
Gardening does not have to stop if you do not have a big garden.
Garden lovers with their green fingers are getting eager to get their hands dirty as Spring comes closer.
But gardening does not have to stop if you do not have a big garden says JJ van Rensburg, a horticulturalist at Garden World.
“People are willing to create smaller gardens with their own personal taste and personality. Many people these days love smaller garden gnomes while other are fond of footpaths with small pebbles and small interesting corners.”
He says some even like planters, fountains and so much more.
“Another gardening trend in complexes is indigenous plants and to be more water wise and environmentally friendly.”
Van Rensburg says the garden is now more than ever part of the house.
“Outdoor patios are becoming more creative as a place where people can enjoy their gardens and relax with friends and family.”
Edible plants are also starting to find their way back into the garden among other plants.
“One does not have to have just a vegetable garden these days,” explains Van Rensburg.
“The idea that people plant vegetables and herbs only in vegetable and herb gardens is no longer needed. Plant them in planters just between your lower growing plants and use more pots on patios.”
He further says plants allow people to live out the different stages in their lives.
“If you have children you will focus on a larger lawn area with a playground. Entrepreneurs and people who are focused on their career prefer a garden where there is no grass and plants. They prefer gardens that do not need much attention but still looks beautiful throughout the year.
“Then there is also the group that loves to choose more colour perennial plants and seedlings in their gardens. There are gardeners who prefer more pot plants.”
Van Rensburg says some gardeners prefer to include memories of their childhood, such as an old windmill, a water-trough, barrels and so forth to use as a decorative focal point in the garden.
