Garden Trends for Spring 2024

Finally we are approaching the time of year where we see less cold and rain and more bright sunny days (fingers crossed). With spring now just around the corner, we can all look forward to spending more time outside in our beloved gardens and look at the Garden Trends for Spring 2024.

Although, after months of being subjected to the harsh winter conditions many of our gardens aren’t looking as pristine as we might like. So, with this in mind, here are some of the top 2024 garden trends that you can incorporate into your spring garden tidy up and have it ready to burst into life this spring.

Embracing the Wild Side

Typically, there is an idea that wild plants and flowers aren’t visually appealing in our gardens, with rigid geometric designs being preferred in the gardening world.

However, natural, realistic garden aesthetics are becoming increasingly popular in 2024! Think carpets of wildflowers bursting with colour, meandering pathways that weave through your space like woodland trails and uneven borders that mimic the natural world’s organic flow.

By incorporating native flowers and habitats for pollinators, you can foster biodiversity while adding a vibrant touch to your garden that looks stunning.
With Grangewood Fencing’s beautiful hazel hurdles, you can add a sustainably sourced, natural border to your wild themed garden that provides a seamless rustic appeal and blends with your untamed aesthetic.

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Open Air Sitting Rooms

As we enjoy longer days and warmer weather, the outdoors becomes an extension of our living space.

Outdoor seating areas aren’t new, but 2024 emphasizes comfort blending seamlessly with garden nature.

Use wooden garden furniture instead of metal or plastic seating and glass tables.

Many garden enthusiasts are building their own wooden garden furniture.

Using railway sleepers or other timber, you can create elegant seating, tables, and planter boxes.

DIY wooden garden furniture adds uniqueness, environmental friendliness, and robustness to your garden.

For an extra touch of comfort, add neutral coloured throws, cushions and weatherproof rugs.

For more inspiration on using railway sleepers for your garden furniture, click below!

Five Uses for Railway Sleepers in your Garden

A Feast for the Senses and the Stomach

Nature and sustainability take center stage again.

As people grow more conscious of their food origins and seek sustainable practices, edible gardens are thriving in 2024.

This year, it’s about more than growing vegetables and herbs; it’s a culinary adventure with your garden.

Edible gardens in 2024 focus on exploration and experimentation. Instead of sticking to traditional staples, try incorporating:

Unique Vegetables: Grow heirloom tomatoes and peppers with exciting colors and flavors. Experiment with lesser-known vegetables like kohlrabi, romanesco broccoli, or okra, adding variety and visual interest to your garden and plate.

Edible Flowers: Admire their beauty and add them to salads, desserts, or cocktails for elegance and flavor. Use pansies, nasturtiums, or violas to enhance both aesthetics and taste.

Herb Delights: Explore the vast world of culinary herbs beyond the usual ones. Grow lemon balm, lemongrass, or Thai basil to add unique aromas and flavors to your dishes and garden.

Growing your own food lets you control its quality and origin.  Its also great for reducing reliance on commercially produced food and its environmental impact.

2024 – The Year of Sustainability