Monday, February 22, 2021

Five Spring Gardening Trends We Can't Live Without

At Make Space, we aim to create lasting gardens that are classic and don't need to be revamped year after year.  Having said that, we love occasionally changing things up!  This year's spring trends are Fab. U. Lous.  Consider how some of these new trends could jazz up your classic garden.

Balconies

We are starting to see balcony gardens more frequently in new gardens.  Originally, "city dwellers" used balcony gardens to create green spaces when their sapce was limited.  In any home, however, a back patio or balcony can add a green haven in a beautiful way.  Whether you're growing your own food or just like growing things in pots, this gardening tactic is sure to draw attention.



Food

Food is the ultimate reason to plant a garden at the end of the winter.  Growing vegetables for your local food pantry is a way to help your community in a modern way.



New Plants

Towards the end of winter, we are ALL dreaming about our new beach bodies and warm weather wardrobes.  Why not add the same excitement to your back yard?  Add some new plant cultivars to your flower bed, maybe some brand-new extensions of existing plant lines, to add some never-seen-before characteristics and add the lushness of a brand new spring season.



Rooms

You could have a living room, or you could be outdoors, OR you can have an outdoor living room.  Outdoor furniture creates interest, but container gardens bring you into the scenery itself.  You could regret not being able to go to outdoor concerts for a while OR you can create a rooftop bar lounging feel in your own backyard.  You could walk down a paved pathway on your property OR you can plant shrubs and trees to create some cozy boundaries.  There is nothing wrong with classic yards, but sometimes it's nice to bring indoor comforts outside, maybe by planting shade trees that create a cozy space to sip lemonade under (or however else you'd like to extend your living space into your backyard).  




Online

No, you're not engaged in a visioning exercise, you're not scrolling Instagram, and I'm not talking about creating a Pinterest page.  The wonderful idea here is having plants delivered.  Shopping online became huge during confinement, and you can use it to add warmth and color to your classic gardens.  Think not just gardening supplies and seed sales but actual live plants.  There are endless options when it comes to houseplants, food, and mini-plants, so kick the traditional perception of gardening being only for some people.  And!  If you decide to go big and order plants online, you'll find that the options are increasing everyday, it's just as easy to ship a plant as a vase, and plants make great gifts.

That's a win-win!






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