Gardening trends come and go. Sometimes, they can last for many years or just one short season. Not all trends, however, are created equal, and products, ideas or designs that look impressive on social media can fall short when tested in real-life settings. Whether hard to maintain or unsuitable for particular climates or environments, certain ideas can prove disappointing.
As a former professional gardener, I have seen many trends dominate and disappear over the years, best illustrated by the rapid rise and fall of artificial lawns. For a short spell, they were the sought-after 'new thing', considered a low-maintenance option and an evergreen solution for urban gardeners. This quickly changed, and today they are thought of as unsightly and bad for the environment.
