Tuinbranche Nederland, the authoritative voice of the Dutch garden industry, highlights three standout trends for 2022: Fresh Start, Bright and Breezy, and Traditional Sentiment. These styles unite around climate resilience and biodiversity, inspiring gardeners to redesign or refresh their spaces. Surveys show homeowners eager to combat climate change through their gardens but often unsure where to start. To guide them, Tuinbranche Nederland created the Green Climate Square, now on display at garden centers nationwide, featuring smart, straightforward products and ideas that boost environmental adaptability.
This trend embraces a crisp, orderly garden dominated by white, evoking optimism for the future. Sleek, minimalist furniture and accessories pair with abundant white flowers and lush greenery. Vibrant pops like purple add contrast. Practical innovations maximize space, such as movable planters, plant walls, or floating loungers. Fresh Start promotes sustainability by ditching old habits—swap tiles for grass or plants, welcome pollinators with nectar-rich blooms and sleek insect hotels, and incorporate recycled materials throughout.
Vibrant and joyful, Bright and Breezy turns your garden into a daily vacation spot. Soft pastels blend with bold accents across seasons. Multifunctional zones include patios for gatherings, serene reading nooks with hammocks or chairs overlooking colorful borders that mimic picking gardens—bee and butterfly havens. Embrace a natural vibe with some wild edges; opt for robot mowers or smart irrigation for ease. Reduce tiles for lawn or borders to prevent flooding, add green roofs on sheds or carports, and support pollinators year-round.
Drawing from 1950s nostalgia, Traditional Sentiment infuses warmth and security with deep purples, browns, and modern grays. Climbing plants on walls enhance privacy, while thoughtfully planted borders feature coordinated blooms like purple alliums with foxgloves and fragrant roses that draw insects. Integrate a vegetable patch with heirloom veggies or unique fruit trees, either standalone or mingled with ornamentals for a timeless, inviting retreat.
