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INTERIORS INSIDER

Gardening trends

to look out for
this year

Dobbies Garden Centres shares expert tips on the hot horticultural trends
to get on board with in 2022.

ith spring just around the corner, we’re starting
to think about how we can make the most of
Wour outdoor spaces in the season ahead.

Dobbies’ Horticultural Director, Marcus Eyles, has
some insights into what’s expected to be popular for Grow your own Blurring the lines between indoors and out
gardeners in 2022, and how you can get the look with
Dobbies’ new Spring/Summer 2022 collections. When it comes to growing produce, Marcus In terms of how people will be treating their
expects a rise in those growing their own, spaces in 2022, Marcus expects the trend of
even in compact spaces, with more people blurring the lines between indoors and out to
From on-trend grasses such as pampas, to growing than ever taking a sustainable approach be strong as we approach spring - and not just
your own, to planting for every size of space, these are to gardening. Due to a flourishing interest for furniture, but for plants too. Having plants in
some of the top trends we’re likely to see more of as our in grow-your-own and innovations in how pots will be a key trend, with houseplants outside
outdoor spaces bloom into life in the coming months. produce can be grown in small spaces, in the warmer months being brought inside to
Marcus expects to see more unusual fruit and enhance our homes in the winter. Tying in with
Grasses in beds and borders vegetables, such as spaghetti squash and Dobbies’ ‘Global Fusion’ theme, which offers a
As we approach the warmer months, Marcus expects chillies, being grown in spaces like balconies jungle vibe with lots of big foliage, plants such as
an increase in demand for grasses, with more people and windowsills. citrus and cacti will be popular this year and can
incorporating the likes of pampas grass into both be alternated between indoors and out, allowing
their gardens and homes. Definitely a trending look, This trend ties in with Dobbies’ ‘Contemporary people to blur the lines and create a natural flow
grasses have risen in popularity over the past year Country’ theme, which focuses on grow-your- from home to garden.
and come in a variety of sizes, making them great for own, with a nostalgic nod inspired by a country
both large and small spaces. Tying into Dobbies’ ‘Slow cottage feel. Sustainability is key in this theme, Not your average garden centre, Dobbies has
Living’ theme for Spring/Summer 2022, grasses are with Marcus recommending mini meadows a range of new collections for Spring/Summer
low maintenance and create a relaxed, calming look and wildflower turf to attract pollinators, for 2022, with something to suit every style and
and feel in both indoor and outdoor spaces. those hoping to get the look. space. Find out more at www.dobbies.com.

Above image: Delphinium light blue/white £9.99; Echinacea ‘Sensation Pink’ £12.99; Digiplexis ‘Falcon Fire’ £12.99; Heuchera Left image: Echinacea ‘Sensation’ £12.99; Digiplexis ‘Falcon Fire’ £12.99; Dianthus ‘Cocktail Shirley Temple’ £7.99; Echinacea
‘Marmalade’ £9.99; Nepeta ‘Purrsian Blue’ £9.99; Terracotta cylinder from £9.99; Weave pot from £12.99; Fuji pot from £12.99; Speckle ‘Sunseeker Tequila’ £12.99; Rudbeckia ‘Smileyz’ £16.99; Two tone cylinder pot from £9.99; Heritage pot blue £8.99; Pastel pink pot
egg pot from £9.99; Spirit pot from £12.99. £19.99; Pastel egg pot £34.99. Right Image: Cordyline ‘Torbay Dazzler’ £99.99; Citrus on stem £49.99; Carex ‘Ice Dance’ £12.99;
Phormium ‘Pink Stripe’ £34.99: Blue Chevron pot from £12.99; Rusty square pots from £9.99; Green Maroc Pot from £12.99.
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