During the early part of the COVID-19 pandemic, gardening took on a new life for many people – even those who had never considered it before. From seasoned green thumbs to people who had never planted a seed before, people all over the world realized the many benefits of gardening and how it could help them get through challenging times.
Below, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite gardening trends for you to try in your yard in 2022.
Sowing Seeds
We are accustomed to getting the things that we need or want quickly. Having to wait can be frustrating for some of us, but starting your garden from seed can be a rewarding experience with a wonderful pay off as you see your work bloom before your eyes. Not only will you get to watch the transformation from seed to mature plant, but using seeds is an economical way to create a bountiful garden.
You can find inexpensive seed packets at almost any home improvement or grocery store, making it even simpler to get started on your garden.
A Happy Palette
When you start to plan out what you want in your garden, think about using colors that bring you joy and make you feel good. Adding pops of bright color to your garden beds will deliver beauty, positive energy, and an instant mood boost. Think rose mallows, freesias, pink kalanchoe, black-eyed Susan, crocosmia, and dahlias.
Don’t underestimate the transformative power of beautiful colors in your garden, whether they come from flowers or food!
Edible Gardening
The uncertainty we felt during the pandemic renewed people’s interest in self-reliance and sustainability. One of the simplest ways that people began to apply these age-old principles was by growing their own vegetable gardens. Producing your own food is a wonderful way to save money and feed your family fresh, nutritious, home-sourced food.
You can choose to sow seeds or plants directly into the ground, use raised beds, or even create a bountiful container garden on your patio or porch.
A Laid-Back Lawn
Gardening enthusiasts have noticed a trend in lawn care. Much like our changing attitudes towards letting go of what doesn’t work for us and embracing what makes us happy, people are employing a laid-back attitude in their garden design. Say goodbye to the days of stuffy, measured grass-cutting lines and say hello to a more relaxed, imperfect lawn vibe that brings nature back to your yard.
Including elements like wildflowers or jasmine climbing on a fence can add to your tranquil, breezy aesthetic.
Green Gardening
Sustainability has been at the forefront of all our minds. Gardening trends have become increasingly focused on using things that are readily available and creating the least amount of waste possible. People have embraced composting to reuse the organic resources that they have on hand to help them enrich what they are growing in their garden.
Consider using interesting containers that you already have in your home to up your green game in your garden!
Let Wildwood Help You Plan Your Dream Garden
At Wildwood Landscaping, we are proud to help our clients create beautiful gardens that work with their aesthetic while keeping functionality and sustainability in mind. If you are in Northern Virginia or Maryland and need help planning your garden space, Wildwood Landscaping can help. Contact us today to talk to one of our experts!