Having a garden, itself sounds a very Eco-friendly activity. So, how can you add more greenness to this? Well, there is scope for even more… As you see, a garden is not just a space designated for plants. It is your version of peace and tranquility, a reflection of your personal style, an opportunity to be one with nature and a homage to all the hard work you put in to ensure your garden flourishes with vibrancy and charm.

In today’s world of technology and free flow of information, there is no dearth of tips and ideas that you can avail and incorporate to make your gardening skills better. Even gardens have their own trends. These trends, gain momentum when different bloggers and nature lovers adopt them and pen down their thoughts and experiences of having an Eco-friendly garden.Here are some tips which may contribute to making your garden even more spectacular:

Trendy Gardening Tips:

Edible Gardens:

Merging of edibles and ornamental into an old school style of gardening, which is in trend now. These days, it’s seen that people growing veggies like tomatoes, baby eggplant, ginger, pumpkin etc. and fruit trees like papaya, pomegranate etc. give an elegant look to their garden by adding some bushes and design the garden. The placement of the plants can also be planned to safeguard the vegetable and fruit plants so that they grow well and are not damaged. These gardens can be a good ornamental décor for a beautiful look of your house.

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Cocktail Gardens:

Cocktail garden is growing a mix of your own shrubs, refreshers, herbs, spices, shoots and roots. This type of garden can be customized and hand crafted to give a new revival to your garden. This type of garden can be made by using plants that need less maintenance but, give an elegant look. Plants like Thai Basil, Orange Mint, and Lemon Grass etc. These gardens are well suited in an apartment style of living where garden space is minimum. Small pots can be incorporated near window panes, balcony or even inside the house by having a creeped wall in the background and pots lined below it to get the feel of garden. This blend of different kinds of plants in a small space gives a refreshing look to your home. 

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Monochromatic Gardens:

Monochromatic gardens have flowers in a single colour instead of having flowers of all colours of the rainbow in your garden. Think grouping of shades of orange or paring blues and purples together, shades of Rust, mixed with vintage colour with few flower bulbs that would give an elegant look to the garden. White gardens are also in trend now. They give a very serene look to the house during the mornings and makes it look beautiful under the moon light. Having a single colour theme based garden which is easy to maintain, gives a different look as compared to any other garden.                               

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Native Gardens:

Native plants survive in gardens that have similar habitat or growing conditions. Conservation of water has become an essential part of having a garden, water wise. Landscapes are a good option for native plants. Rain gardens are gardens which are dependent on native plants as these plants have a characteristic of helping the soil to absorb water. These plants also attract lots of bees, birds and insects that are useful to make the soil more fertile. Native Gardens are a good way to bring back the lifecycle of those species which are on the verge of extinction like butterflies. Flowers have always been an attraction for all the varied coloured butterflies. Native gardens can help in bringing them back. A well planned garden can incorporate such types of plants and make it look stylish and elegant.

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Herb Garden:

Herb garden can be grown very easily as they do not require any kind of pesticides for its maintenance. Pesticides are an important requirement and are used for other vegetables. The wet waste from kitchen composted well can be used as a good manure for these plants. The herb gardens have a positive aura as the smell of these herbs freshen up the atmosphere around your house. There are herbs which work as a mosquito repellent and keep your surrounding away from mosquitoes. Herbs grown in this garden can be used for day to day usage as it’s grown in an inorganic way. Herb garden can also be placed in a small area with a rack to hang in pots. These plants do not need much space to grow and require less amount of water  and sunlight as well. Herb garden can be organized in a very trendy way and with minimum maintenance.

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Chocolate Gardens:

Chocolate Garden is the newest trend in gardens. Choose a dark coloured plant like deep purple, earthy shades, marshy brown and different shades of orange with beautiful shades of brown and chocolate. These plants are very attractive and eye catchy. A chocolate garden can be styled well if there are additions in the garden like light metal lamps with light bulb which would give a smooth yet different look of the garden at night. These gardens have flowers of different colours which give an elegant and sophisticated look.

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Gardens have an essential part in every home. A well planned garden, with trendy looks and well styled, can give an immensely elegant look to a house. Gardens are also helpful in keeping the surroundings and the atmosphere fresh and clean. These trendy gardens can be maintained easily and can be a good space for children to play and explore nature. Gardening can also be taken as a hobby and you can explore new ways to make the garden beautiful. Adopt these new looks for your garden make a difference by being a part in making more green space and feel the difference.

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