This year, the garden is transformed into an outdoor living room. These balcony and garden trends 2021 you need to know!
Who knows where we will spend the vacation this year. Will Corona make it possible for us to travel? And if so, where to?
It is better not to rely on the fact that you can make a great trip. But that does not matter. Because even in the garden and on the balcony can be very comfortable.
Here you will find the best garden trends 2021!
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Garden trend 2021: The own pool
This year we are not looking for cooling off and relaxation at the seaside, but in our own garden. Hardly anything has shaped the gardens in the neighborhood last year as much as own pools.
No wonder that this must-have is also this year not to be excluded from our outdoor living rooms. In the warm summer months, a dedicated water area in the garden or on the balcony provides cooling.
#1 The Inflatable Hot Tub
For small gardens, large terraces and balconies, an inflatable hot tub is one of the best garden trends in 2021. Thanks to their compact design, the pools are very space-saving and also manageable in price.
Inflatable pool is perfect for those who are looking for relaxation and tranquility. Thanks to the integrated massage jets, you can unwind and simply massage away your stress.
You can use it to create your own personal outdoor wellness oasis.
If you are interested in this, I can recommend you the Pool Bergen from Miweba. It is suitable for up to six people. And the best thing about it is that you can use it even in winter. It has a modern anti-frost system, so you can relax in warm water even in sub-zero temperatures.
Many very inexpensive models have a problem when it comes to cleaning. Viruses and microorganisms quickly collect in the stagnant water. Miweba's pool has a UV-C disinfection system that ensures you save a lot of time on cleaning and only need to clean every now and then.
It is equipped with 138 air nozzles - you see, I am quite enthusiastic. That's because I have it myself on the balcony 🙂 So: I can highly recommend it to you. If you're interested, you can read up on it on Miweba's website.
Here you can find all the info about the inflatable pool!
#2 The natural pool
Natural pools are among the 2021 garden trends for those who have a larger area and are willing to invest more time. They are a real eye-catcher visually, but you should keep in mind that they require a lot of maintenance.
For this you can draw lanes in it. If you want to buy a natural pool, you should start planning 4-5 months before the swimming season.
Smart gadgets are garden trends 2021
We all like to spend time in the garden. But not with mowing the lawn, watering or other heavy tasks. Because work we all have more than enough. There are some smart helpers this year that will make your life in the garden easier.
Technical solutions support garden owners in the work and maintenance of green areas.
#3 The lawn robot
Mowing the lawn is among the least favorite chores, a survey of yard owners shows.
No wonder, at least 1x per week the lawn mower must be started.
It's loud, it stinks, and it's anything but fun.
It's no wonder that robotic lawnmowers are also a must in the 2021 garden trends. As before, robotic mowers are very popular.
You can buy them for all garden sizes, they now even manage high slopes, go around flower beds and mow so quietly that they can even run at night.
If you look around a bit in forums and reviews, it quickly becomes clear: the favorite is the Gardena lawn robot.
But no wonder, the device is available for really any green area - from small gardens of 200 m² to gardens of 3000 m².
Those who are interested can read the reviews on Amazon and see for themselves.
#4 Automatic irrigation systems
Tired of lugging around a watering can? Automatic watering is a big gardening trend. For a long time, irrigation systems were only available for the lawn, but now you can also buy smart gadgets for vegetable gardens, flower beds and even balcony boxes.
Watering by hand is so yesterday :) Make it easy for yourself, so all plants get as much water as they really need.
#5 Lighting in garden
With solar lamps and lanterns you put your garden in the right light. If you want to give your garden a very individual touch, you can plan lighting that illuminates individual plants such as trees. Many of these lighting systems can be switched on and off with an app.
How about lighting for the pool or fish pond? Or for beautiful spots under small fruit trees? Everything is possible!
The natural garden is in trend
If Corona has taught us anything, it's: back to the roots. This is also very popular in the garden. If you want to do something to combat insect and bird mortality, treat your garden to pure nature.
#6 Create a flower meadow
Natural gardens, the renunciation of chemical pesticides support the ecosystem. With self-made flower meadows you not only set visual accents in the garden, but also do bees, butterflies and other insects a big favor.
A colorful meadow with flowers that bloom distributed throughout the year, that is what bees and butterflies especially love. If you then also hang up an insect house, you can enjoy a great diversity of species.
Flower Meadow To Go: How to make flower bombs yourself!
#7 Create nesting sites for birds
As cute as cats are, birds don't have it easy when our cuddly tigers go hunting. Every year, one million birds are killed in Germany. You can help birds survive by creating nesting sites. The animals are particularly fond of purchased wooden nesting boxes.
I speak from experience, in my garden just 2 titmice are breeding. From autumn you can additionally hang a birdhouse with food, so that the birds come strengthened through the winter.
And in autumn not to forget: Create nesting sites for hedgehogs.
Did you know that you can make your own food cones?
The edible garden is among garden trends 2021
Berries fresh from the bush, herbs for salads or even your own salad plants? If you do, you'll be following a gardening trend in 2021. Self-sufficiency is a trend that's been with us for a few years now, and it's still very much in vogue this year.
#8 The edible balcony
If you only have a balcony, you do not need to hang your head now. A lot of vegetables and herbs can be grown on the balcony. Peppers, chili, tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, basil and much more grow easily in a pot.
Note the compass direction of your balcony - for every place there is the right vegetable plant. Even on a shady balcony you can grow a lot.
Plants such as strawberries or shrubs can also be grown in a large pot. I have dedicated a separate post to this topic, check it out if you want to get yourself an edible balcony.
These vegetables grow on any balcony!
#9 The edible garden
You have a garden? Then all options are open to you. You can create a raised bed or a conventional bed. This year is very popular: edible berry bushes, especially currants.
Grab a shovel, some soil and a few plants - and you're ready to go. Lettuce, potatoes, herbs, cucumbers, pumpkins, tomatoes or would you prefer fruit trees like plum, cherry or apple? It's up to you and you can design your garden according to your preferences.
Green front gardens instead of concrete oases
It's getting green again in our front gardens - one of the garden trends in 2021 that people and animals will be happy about. The front garden is considered the calling card of a house.
#10 The flowering front garden
When designing your front garden, you're always right with flowering perennials and ground covers. For a long time, front gardens were paved with stones, but now it is becoming more natural again.
The front garden welcomes our visitors with cheerful colors and scents. The more colorful, the more beautiful is the motto. And insects in particular are happy about this. A big plus is that the planting is not only visually eye-catching, it also leaves little room for weeds.
On hot days, bushes and shrubs have a cooling effect.
#11 Bee-friendly front gardens
The green front garden in front of your house is a habitat and at the same time a source of food for birds, butterflies, bees and other insects. This year, bees are back in fashion, and more and more hobby gardeners are starting their own bee colonies. But because this requires a lot of time and practice, you can also support bees in other ways.
Bee-friendly plants in the front yard and in the garden itself provide colorful biodiversity. Especially popular are: Apple tree, silk flower, coneflower, lavender, sage and phacelia. Put different plants, so that the whole garden season something blooms.
#12 Flowering fences
Don't have a front yard but do have a fence? Then you'll love these 2021 garden trends: flowering fences are high on the list. Whether it's through annuals like climbing nasturtiums or perennials like bluegrass.
A colorful mixture of both is also possible. The bees are happy and boring fences turn into a great food supply.
Our conclusion
The garden trends 2021 are very extensive. Overall, the trend is back towards nature and naturalness. The trend can also be implemented on the balcony. Insects and edible plants take center stage. But there is also something for us humans: be it the inflatable whirlpool or a natural pond.
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