Give your outdoor space a new lease of life by adopting one of our garden trends for 2024. Whether you have an urban courtyard or a country home, get some inspiration from the friendly professionals at House Gardens in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
Plant pollinators
With the increasing threats facing bees, butterflies and other pollinators, 2024 is the year to make your garden a haven for these essential creatures. Incorporating plants like knapweed, pulmonaria and lavender can transform even a small space into an insect paradise. Planting up a pot or flower box can help create a pollinator corridor in your street.
Grow your own
If you don’t fancy having a vegetable patch or allotment, you could join the trend for dedicated food production areas in the garden. From low-level mushrooms and herbs to fruit trees, multi-layered food forests are moving from community spaces to private gardens. The aim is to grow food in a natural, sustainable way
Smart technology
Embrace the future with smart tools designed to conserve water and enhance your garden’s efficiency. For example, sprinkler controllers tap into real-time weather data so your plants are watered only when necessary. Using a mobile app allows you to monitor and adjust settings helping you save water and reduce bills.
Wildlife lawns
Say goodbye to high-maintenance grass and welcome natural alternatives. Eco lawns, featuring clovers and drought-tolerant plants, require less water and upkeep. For a touch of natural beauty, consider a bulb meadow or native, maintenance-free plantings. Shape your wildlife lawn by tending to its edges to avoid an overgrown mess.
No-dig gardening
Join the growing movement of no-dig gardens to help combat climate change. By avoiding annual tilling and using mulch, cover crops and compost, you can sustain soil health and capture more carbon. Weed control can be improved by not digging beds, while perennial plants store more carbon and can be a source of food.
Resilient plants
Our climate is changing so combat drought and pests with resilient plant varieties from other parts of the world. By choosing hardy plants that can thrive even in extreme conditions, you will reduce the need for chemical treatments and water. Many gardeners are now focusing on ways to reduce maintenance and environmental impact.
Formal gardens
A reaction to the wildlife, eco-friendly movement is the trend for more formal, tended gardens. Popular among owners of modern properties, the art of pruning or sculpting topiaries can be a relaxing and rewarding experience. Why not grow a bonsai tree or create a hedge border?
Tropical plants
Take advantage of the warmer British weather by moving tropical plants from the house and into the garden. Rare species can bring a splash of colour to a green garden, becoming a talking point for friends and family. Planted in posts, tropical varieties can be moved to sunny spots or sheltered indoors when the winter arrives. The good news is that tropical plants are often drought resistant and low maintenance.
Want to improve your garden?
If you’re looking to explore how you can take your outdoor space to the next level, look no further than House Gardens. Contact us today to arrange a FREE, no-obligation consultation.
