Next year will be a year of freshening up the garden and creating good vibes to relax around. It has been a tough couple of years that has taught us how important our home life is, so expect this to be reflected in how people approach designing their gardens.
Here are some garden design trends set to be popular in 2022.
Light and Bright Colours
Light and bright colours will be a 2022 trend, and this goes for garden furniture as well as for flowers. Colourful borders and hanging baskets with a white-to-light theme, complemented by ceramics and practical plastics will bring a relaxing and elegant aesthetic to any garden. Bicolour flowers will also be popular, as the alternate colours will really pop in amongst the lighter theme of the garden.
Dark Foliage
This trend will work best in tandem with the light and bright flower and furniture theme, with the dark foliage providing the background so the lighter colours will stand out. Some good examples of plants with dark foliage to consider are purple basil, actaea and loropetalum. Set them around and behind the more colourful parts of your garden and the impact of those colours will be greatly enhanced.
Sustainability
With climate change and so many other environmental issues concerning us these days, sustainability is going to be a big factor when it comes to designing our gardens in 2022. Biodegradable products and bio-based materials will be hot, as will garden design principles that incorporate flood control and soil protection. Certain plants, for example, are excellent at preventing the erosion of topsoil, especially on hillsides, so look for plants with deep roots that keep the topsoil compact and secure.
Edible Gardening
Another element of sustainability will be edible gardening. Growing herbs and vegetables is a rewarding venture and you can enjoy the literal fruits of your own labour for dinner. This trend isn’t just for those with large gardens either, as growing edible plants in pots and trays on the likes of balconies and other small spaces will also be a popular garden trend in 2022.
Personal Well Being
We are all becoming increasingly aware of mental health issues and the importance of maintaining a positive atmosphere at home. The garden can be a big factor in this, so 2022 will see many people creating a space where they can unwind and feel happy. The selection of plants and flowers plays a key role in creating our personal wellness bubble in the garden, so look to plant the likes of aloe vera and long grasses, which make a relaxing rustling sound when a breeze passes through. Scented plants can be planted around the spaces you spend the most time, with soft-textured plants lining pathways and areas where they can brush up against you as you pass.
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