Feature: Landscaping Expert shares six gardening
trends we can expect in 2023 Now that the year has well and truly begun, it’s time to get ahead of the curve and delve into the latest 2023 gardening trends. Angela Slater, from Hayes Garden World, has shared what she believes the 2023 garden trends will be and how people can implement these into their outdoor living space.
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eing one step ahead of garden trends is incredibly important if you want your garden to be ready for
the spring and summer months. Knowing what you need to buy, where in your garden you want it and how you are going to set it up are all variables that you need to think about in order to plan ahead. So here are six gardening trends that we can expect to see in 2023…
Gardens utilised for entertainment This year looks like we are all going to be opening our garden space up to entertain family and friends. The idea of the garden just being somewhere to grow plants and occasionally sit and enjoy a coffee are long gone. They are now seen as an extension of the house where we can barbecue and host parties with a minimum amount of low maintenance plants to soften the hard landscaping.
Using garden space for furniture A rise in entertaining has led to a larger portion of the garden being given over to hard landscaping, where you can place a dining set and a more comfy lounge set underneath a gazebo or large versatile cantilever parasol. As people want to entertain more and more the plants take a back seat, so low maintenance is the key to 2023 gardening. A good set of furniture will last for decades;
whereas, a cheap set will soon be obsolete. The colour will come off the weave and the rust from an iron frame will start to come through and stain clothing. Scrimp on the accessories by taking a rug outside from indoors, make
extra-large cushions or beanbags for the children and use large logs for side tables.
Bringing back the BBQ Barbecuing has risen in popularity over the last couple of years and a lot of BBQ chefs have now mastered the basics and want to grow their culinary repertoire with a lot of specialised kit, such as smokers and pizza ovens joining the standard barbecue. Larger grills are also on the cards once cooks realise the potential of and scope of barbecuing, even Christmas dinner is possible on a barbecue.
Secluded garden areas Secluded areas are a must this year. We all need somewhere to chill out and leave the everyday stresses behind. Single cocoons or covered daybeds are ideal for this - just place them in a quiet corner.
Scented plants Scented plants are a must, either in containers or the herbaceous beds. Lavender is the ultimate stress relief as it induces sleep. If a cocoon is out of the question, place a bench underneath an arbour. This allows for the growing of even more scented climbers; one of the best is Trachelospermum jasminoides with dainty starry white flowers. If you have ever holidayed in the Mediterranean, then you will be familiar with its gorgeous heady perfume. There are plenty of scented climbers if you want a bit of colour: scented honeysuckle, roses and clematis ‘Sweet Sensation’.
Participating in ‘Grow Your Own’ With financial considerations at the forefront of a lot of families’ minds, many are embracing the ‘grow your own’ movement. Growing vegetables has many additional benefits; aside from producing nutritious food, it gets you into the fresh air and exercising, as well as showing children how tending to something gives rewards, and that there is another option to being constantly glued to tech. ¡For more information about Hayes Garden World’s extensive garden furniture range, visit
www.hayesgardenworld.co.uk
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LANDSCAPE and the Lawn Association partner up!
LANDSCAPE – The Industry Trade Show and the Lawn Association are teaming up for 2023. This partnership aims to highlight the benefits of real turf, and ensure collaboration across the industry. Visit the Lawn Association stand at LANDSCAPE 2023 and listen to David Hedges Gower, Chairman, who will be leading a guest panel to discuss the benefits of real turf. This CPD accredited seminar is free to attend and will discuss lawns as essential environmental contributors. David will look at how living grass plays a vital role in absorbing heavy rainfall, capturing CO2, removing air pollutants, lowering temperatures and maintaining biodiversity. LANDSCAPE provides the ideal platform
for organisations to showcase leading trend products, new services and key skills as well as being the perfect environment for visitors to discover the newest and most innovative products and solutions for their future designs and projects. LANDSCAPE’s delegates are involved in some of the most prestigious and valuable projects across the UK and beyond. Visit LANDSCAPE on 27 - 28 September to
learn, connect and be inspired. Additionally, if you would like to find out about exhibiting; LANDSCAPE’s friendly team are ready to find the best option for you. Call 020 7821 8221, email
info@landscapeshow.co.uk or visit
www.landscapeshow.co.uk for more details.
GCU Spring 2023
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