Introduction

If you’re like me, you’re always looking to maximize your gardening space and make the most of what you’ve got. That’s why I love the latest trends in container gardening and vertical gardening that can help me fit more plants into a small space. There are also some interesting ways to conserve water, use technology to your advantage, and make your garden pollinator-friendly. Keep reading for tips on making your garden work harder for you!

Plant the unusual

One of the most important ways to attract wildlife is to plant unusual plants. Why? Because pollinators are more likely to visit unusual plants, and they need all the help they can get!

Planting unusual plants is a great way to create a habitat for pollinators, which in turn helps you grow more food. That’s why we here at Gardening Trends think it’s so important that everyone start planting some of these wonderful choices:

• Drought tolerant plants will help save water and make your life easier because they don’t require as much care or attention as other plants do.
• Disease resistant plants are an excellent way to keep pests away from your garden while still providing beautiful flowers or fruit (or both).

Make it pollinator friendly

Pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, are essential to our food supply and ecosystem. You can help support these important insects by adding pollinator friendly plants to your garden.

There are several things you can do to attract pollinators:

• Plant native plants that are known for attracting bees (such as dandelions) and butterflies (like orange daylilies).
• Provide a water source for these thirsty creatures—a birdbath or pond will be much appreciated!
• Install a wildlife habitat that provides shelters for bees and other insects during the winter months when they don’t have access to food sources outside.

Grow edibles in containers

Growing edibles in containers is a great way to save space, especially if you live in an apartment or condo. To keep things tidy, make sure your container is placed on a table or other surface that allows drainage but doesn’t let water sit around. Try growing herbs such as basil and parsley, tomatoes, peppers and chard.

You may need to water your container plants more than other plants because they’re smaller and don’t have room for deep roots. Be sure to check the soil every day—if it feels dry at all, give them a drink of water!

Maximize your space with vertical planting

The best way to maximize your space is by using vertical planting. This will allow you to take advantage of areas that may otherwise go unused, such as the side of a house or fence. You can grow vines directly on walls or fences, use trellises, arbors and fences to create more growing space in your garden, or even grow herbs in pots on picnic tables!

The most important part of vertical gardening is how you’re going to support whatever plants you choose so they don’t fall over. Here are some tips:

• Use plant supports – These come in many different forms including poles and stakes made specifically for supporting uprights like tomatoes and peppers (shown below). They’re great if you have a lot of plants that need support but don’t want the hassle of building something yourself every time one breaks down from the weather conditions over time (which can happen quite often). We recommend using 2″ x 4″ boards cut into pieces long enough so that it reaches from ground level all the way up through where each stem grows out until there’s nowhere else left but inside itself – this helps cut down on insects getting inside while still allowing plenty room between each piece so nothing gets crushed underfoot when walking around outside!

Visit a botanical garden

If you’ve never been to a botanical garden before, it’s time to go. Botanical gardens are great places to learn about plants and gardening. Not only can you learn about new plants, new gardening techniques and new gardening trends, but they are also great places to get inspiration for your own garden!

If you’re not sure where the closest botanical garden is or how much it costs, visit this website: https://www.gardensofdistinction.ca/. They list all kinds of botanical gardens across Canada and around the world—some of which are free!

Find ecological plants

• Ecological plants are more likely to be disease resistant.
• Ecological plants are more likely to be native to the area.
• Ecological plants are more likely to be drought tolerant, so they can survive in the soil conditions that exist in your region.

Experiment with new perennials

Perennials are a great way to get started with gardening. They come back year after year and can be grown in many different ways, so you can experiment with new plants, varieties, combinations and more.

This is one of the most exciting things about gardening: you don’t have to stick with what you know! If your garden has been looking monochromatic for a few years now, try adding some color by planting perennials that will work well together. Maybe try some hot colors like yellow or orange for contrast against your existing plants? Maybe try out some low-growing plants that allow taller flowers like sunflowers to shine brightly overhead? It’s also fun to experiment with textures (like ferns) or scents (such as lavender).

Composting is easy with Bokashi bran

Composting is a great way to create nutrient-rich soil for your garden. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, composting can be done in small spaces and without a garden. With Bokashi bran, it’s even easier!

Bokashi bran is an organic material that helps speed up the decomposition process of food waste by adding beneficial bacteria and enzymes that help break down the organic waste into healthy fertilizer. It’s similar to vermicomposting (a method of using worms to turn food waste into fertilizer), but uses no worms—just add scraps of fruit and vegetable scraps, cover them with Bokashi bran, then let nature do its thing! In as little as two weeks you’ll have rich soil ready for planting seeds or transplanting seedlings into your garden plot.

Use technology to your advantage

Use technology to your advantage. Using technology can help you garden better by providing you with information about what’s going on in the world of horticulture, as well as some easy ways to find inspiration for designing your garden.

There are a number of apps available that will give you updates on plant information, recommendations for new plants and tips on how to grow them. The Plant Picker app is one example of this type of app; it gives users access to detailed information about thousands of different plants based on their geographic location.

These trends will help you maximize your small-space gardening.

The first trend is the growing popularity of small-space gardening. In this day and age, many people are living in smaller spaces than they previously did. This means that maximizing your space is important — and it can be done without sacrificing beauty or functionality!

• The second trend involves using vertical space to grow food. Space-saving gardens that incorporate vertical elements, such as a trellis or espalier frame, are on the rise. They allow you to grow plenty of plants while keeping things looking tidy. You’ll also save money by growing edibles like cucumbers and tomatoes vertically instead of having them take up valuable ground space (and water).
• The third trend involves simplifying the process of gardening so that it’s accessible for everyone regardless of skill level or budget constraints. There are several ways you can do this: one example would be repurposing old items found around your home into garden tools (such as using paint cans as watering cans), which will save money compared with buying new tools every year!

Conclusion

It’s hard to believe, but 2017 is almost here. With the new year comes a blank slate for you to try something new in your garden. You can start small by experimenting with some of the trends we have highlighted here or even commit to a complete makeover. For more inspiration, visit our Pinterest page and check out some of the images that we have pinned. We hope you found our article helpful and informative and wish you much success in your garden this upcoming year!