Garden Design Trends To Watch in 2020
For many the garden is the hub of the home, particularly in summer time. And if you’re an enthusiastic gardener you’ll know that trends wax and wane over the years, influencing what we grow, how we grow it and what our gardens look like. If you’re looking to hit refresh on your garden, or try something new, this year, we’ve compiled some of the top trends to watch in 2020 – with a few tips on how to incorporate them into your outdoor space.
2020 Trends in Garden Design
The Sustainable Garden
Sustainability and Eco-friendly practices are becoming increasingly popular. And, in the garden specifically, compost heaps are gaining traction.
Composting has many benefits. It enriches the soil and helps it to retain moisture while helping to naturally repel pests and suppress plant diseases. This in itself slashes the need for the use of chemicals and fertilisers in our gardens. Furthermore, compost can also contribute to a lower carbon footprint, all while providing a nutrient-rich base from which flowers and other plants can bloom.
Compost heaps can be made up of all manner of household and garden waste, too, which makes them super easy to start and maintain. These include dead leaves, branches, twigs, grass clippings, vegetable waste, fruit scraps, and coffee grounds.
Water Features
Our garden should be a place of retreat and relaxation. And a really easy way of creating this kind of atmosphere is through a water feature. The sound of running water naturally puts us at ease, and this can be achieved through a pond, water feature, fountain or even a bird bath.
One of the advantages of choosing a water feature for your garden is that they are available in a wide range of styles and sizes. From modern and contemporary to classical, rustic designs, there’s bound to be a fit out there to suit your vision and create a welcoming respite to be enjoyed after a busy day.
Gardens For Pollinators
We’ve all seen and heard about the alarming statistics surrounding the decline of bees and other pollinators. And if you’re lucky enough to have a garden, or outdoor space, no matter how big or small you can play a huge part in helping them.
This year, many of us are predicted to plump for pollinator friendly plants and bushes to help our busy, buzzy friends. This includes lavender, honeysuckle, snowdrops and other (low maintenance!) wildflowers and perennials.
Vertical Gardening
Not just a trend for smaller gardens, vertical gardening is catching like wildfire at the moment. With so much premium real estate being used up by our fences, more and more of us are opting for climbing plants. As well as using greenery indoors to adorn the walls of our home!
Check out a few examples of vertical gardening below:
Stay On Trend with Garden Landscaping from Abingdon’s
With over 30 years of experience in landscaping design and garden maintenance, we have built a strong reputation for our friendly, reliable service and high-quality workmanship. If you would like some help with refreshing your garden this year, we can support you to transform your outdoor space into the garden area you have been dreaming of. To get started, contact us to discuss your plans and get a quote.