Garden Trends 2006 - Stay at Home trend on the rise

Garden Trends 2006

Rising fuel prices increase the need for home outdoor activities.

Recent fuel price increases have exerted pressure on homeowners to find ways to entertain around the home. New exterior design trends call for simple gardens that are easy to maintain and enjoy, replacing the showcase gardens of yesteryear that could be somewhat of a hassle on the maintenance end. Container gardening is considered "in", as more people are gardening in tight spaces such as porches and apartment balconies. Houseplants are making a mild comeback as people are wanting to bring nature into the home or office setting. The organic method of growing plants steadily creeps back in as healthier lifestyles call for less chemicals. Garden ponds are a thing of the past whereas garden fountains increase in popularity. Trash the fast food, homegrown is in. Again, health conscious consumers are making paths towards healthy eating habits and are growing their own foods in an attempt to rid their diets of the chemicals used in the processing of commercial foods.

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