The garden landscaping trends in the UK for 2024 showcase a variety of themes focusing on sustainability, practicality, and personalisation. Here are some of the key trends:
Sustainable and low-maintenance gardening: Gardeners are opting for landscapes that require minimal upkeep and are environmentally friendly. This includes the use of eco-friendly materials and native plants. Introducing sustainable soft landscaping products like Apsley Farms’ organically certified, peat-free mulch is a choice that has both environmental and practical benefits. Read more about sustainable garden landscaping here
Regenerative Gardens: There’s a movement towards restoring biodiversity and rewilding living spaces. This includes the creation of habitats for wildlife and the use of naturalistic aesthetics.
Vertical gardening: This is gaining popularity, especially in urban areas where space is limited. It involves using vertical surfaces like walls and balconies for growing plants, thus maximising green space in compact areas.
Native Plant Landscaping: There’s an increasing shift towards using plants native to the region. This not only supports local biodiversity but also reduces the need for water, fertilisers, and pesticides.
Edible Gardens: Growing your own food is becoming more popular. This includes everything from vegetables and fruits to edible flowers, allowing for both aesthetic appeal and practical use.
Multifunctional and Flexible Spaces: Gardens are being designed to serve multiple purposes, from relaxation to home offices and even gyms, with a focus on adaptable layouts and convertible furniture.
Smart Home Technology: The integration of technology in gardens is on the rise, with automated systems for lighting, irrigation and more, enhancing convenience and efficiency
Zoning in Larger Gardens: People with larger spaces are creating different zones in their gardens for various activities, such as cooking, dining, and children’s play areas.
These trends reflect a broader movement towards eco-friendliness, self-sufficiency, and the personalization of outdoor spaces, catering to the changing needs and preferences of gardeners in the UK.
About Apsley Farms
Producer of organically certified gardening products
Soil improving mulch, top dressing and liquid plant feed that is produced on-site as a by-product and derived from rye, barley, grass and maize crops. Visit our Shop
Producing green energy since 2012
We are a family-run arable farm and contractor, producing crops for our Biogas plant, generating enough energy to heat 8,500 houses all year round.
Sustainable farming
Over the years, the Apsley team has built up considerable experience in modern and innovative farming practices, as well as forming partnerships with other farms and the wider farming community. Read more about Apsley Farms’ sustainable farming methods here
Supplier of CO2 Gas
Apsley Farms produces food-grade carbon dioxide as a by-product of the biogas plant.
We also have CO2 testing facilities onsite. Find out more here