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OUTSIDE INFLUENCES As lockdown saw us all spend more time at home, the way we use our outdoor spaces has changed. From growing your own to blurring the line between indoors and outside, these are the trends to watch in 2022…
LOUNGING AROUND Many home trends have focused on bringing the outside in, but this summer one garden trend is all about bringing the inside out. Homeowners are looking to recreate the comforts of home in the garden – whether that is by putting in outdoor kitchens and entertaining spaces or simply lounging around outside. An old deckchair no longer seems quite so appealing with the new variety of outdoor furniture on the market.
GOING TO POT While houseplants became a hot trend during the pandemic, potted plants are now heading into many gardens. Neat rows of flowerbeds around freshlymowed lawns will no doubt stay a common sight for many, but others are moving more towards using potted plants outside as well as in. Potted plants are appealing for their flexibility as well as their appearance. For those looking to have feature spaces within their gardens, potted plants are an easy way of controlling the size of the plants and their location.
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GROWING YOUR OWN With food miles and supply chains hot topics at the moment, it’s perhaps unsurprising some people are looking to create a little food security at home. From staple vegetables to indulgent summer berries, many gardeners are looking to turn a corner of their garden into a source of sustenance.
