There are some big trends that have emerged for the first part of this year, and with summer underway it’s the perfect time to try some out. From clever space saving techniques to obscure Japanese trends, there’s plenty of ways you can keep your garden up to date this year. Check out our guide of the latest garden trends of 2018:
Space-Saving
Space-saving in gardens as a concept is nothing new, but this year it’s being taken to new heights. It’s been said that one of the most effective ways of saving space is by building up. That’s certainly the case with the trend of ‘vertical gardening’. There are no rules when it comes to vertical garden, so you have free reign. The idea is to plant your flowers in a tall structure, or by any way that means it’s going up instead of out. You can buy plant pots specifically designed for this purpose, with multiple spaces for a variety of flowers and plants in one impressive standing sculpture. But don’t just limit yourself to vertical planting, there are plenty of other ways to save space, such as: hanging baskets, window boxes and feature walls.
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