A Look at New Gardening Trends for Millenials
Every year there’s something new and trendy, like a new term, that captures the atmosphere in a snapshot or a new social media platform that takes the world by storm. For gardeners there are also new trends every year. Experts suggest several gardening trends for 2017 that will appeal to gardeners everywhere, especially to Millenials. We thought you’d enjoy a peek at them.
Gardening apps: Millenials typically utilize mobile apps on a consistent basis. They don’t wait for a taxi. They use an Uber app to order one ahead. They don’t watch network news, they watch podcasts and online news. And, experts say, they will soon be regularly using as many as eight separate subscription services. Gardening apps that are sleek and focused will attract Millenial users.
Less yard work, more enjoyment: A second gardening trend is the move away from large swaths of grass that require mowing. Instead, younger homeowners will utilize hardscapes to trim upkeep time. Look for more deck and patio space, more berms with trees and shrubbery and permanent ornamentation such as fountains, ponds, rock or sculpture. Millenials are often interested in less yard work and more outdoor enjoyment.
Specialized growing: Just because Millenials don’t want to spend hours mowing doesn’t mean they aren’t interested in gardening. In fact, gardening trends are toward more specialized cultivation. This means that medicinal herb gardens, kitchen tea gardens, bird or pollinator attracting gardens and even microbrewery gardens are expected to be quite popular.
Office gardens: The calming effects of growing things is once again coming into vogue. That means that desks will once more make room for a potted plant. Offices will create green spaces to generate an aura of wellness in the workplace. Plants that grow well with minimal attention will become well-known and sought after.
Organic gardening: The younger generation is committed to eating clean and fresh. They like local. They prefer pesticide-free. No preservatives, no hormones, no genetic modifications. Farm-to-table gardens whether at home or on the restaurant property are hugely popular. Look for this trend to continue.
With their interest in specialization, many Millenials will use app subscriptions to inform their gardening and to order seeds. They will often plant gardens that reflect their interest whether it’s promoting bee populations or a love for micro-brews. They will make sure to have something green around them at work. And they will want whatever they eat to be a “clean” as possible.
But, to share their interest with friends, we expect another of the gardening trends to be a desire to identify the plants they grow. Plant markers which label trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and herbs will make a great gift for the budding gardener. If you’re looking for a gift for a Millenial in your life, we suggest a set of Kincaid Plant Markers. Our quality markers make the perfect gift for the gardener in your life.
