Top 5 garden trends for spring and summer

Create your own personal vegetable patch with organic veggies that are free from chemicals and pesticides and packed full of vitamins and minerals; offering a multitude of health benefits. Growing your own also saves pennies in your monthly shop. Most importantly, it’s much easier than you think. Start small. Vegetables such as peas, radish, kale and lettuce are all easy to maintain and thrive in the cool soil of early spring. If you’re feeling brave, go one step further and use garden waste to make your own compost. It’s an inexpensive, natural process that transforms garden waste into valuable nutrients that your plants will love. What’s more, it can be implemented in both large and small-scale gardens, so anybody can try it. Just don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty!

Another way to create a more exciting green space is by considering your local wildlife. Switch to natural methods of pest control and take steps towards supporting your local pollinators. Add some bird feeders to your trees. If you’re planning to install a new annex or outdoor wall, why not add one of our eco-habitat bat boxes? Invest in building a pond! (Should you be lucky enough to have the space). A recent study shows that more than one in seven UK species are facing extinction, and more than half are in decline[1] – we’re losing hedgehogs, birds and bees at an alarming rate, and with this in mind, individuals should make small changes to allow the birds and the bees to enjoy their outdoor spaces too. 

For starters, upcycling is a great trend that allows you to repurpose forgotten household items to give them a new lease of life. From used jam jars and old buckets, to wheelbarrows and pallets; anything can be upcycled into a plant pot or garden accessory – and there are plenty of tutorials to follow online.

Attention to detail is key. But transforming your outdoor space needn’t be extravagant. Something as simple as paying attention to your exterior flooring can be a subtle change to make a big impression. Try using our beautiful clay pavers or colourful mosaic tiles to create unique patios and winding walkways that life the overall appearance of your garden and create a real wow factor.

The ’80s was known for its vibrant colours and bold trends, some of which are making a comeback. Don’t be afraid to inject some vibrancy into your flower patch this summer. Plants such as Nemesia and Diascias offer bright petals and sweet scents, whilst lavender will be right on trend this season with its iconic lilac palette. Plus, it’ll be extremely popular with your local pollinators.