2026 Garden Trends: What Every Garden Center Employee Should Know...
- Katie Dubow
- Sep 1
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 2
Gardening is more than a hobby, it’s a cultural barometer. And this year, culture is telling us people want more of what we have to give: interest in gardening is at an all-time high.
That’s why your garden center needs to stay up to date on the trends shaping our customers. Trends don’t just influence what people plant in their gardens, they drive what they search for online, what they ask about in-store, and ultimately what they buy. From pet-friendly plants to precision gardening tools, trends shape everything from product selection to merchandising and sales conversations.This year, Garden Media Group’s 2026 Garden Trends Report will be a feature in ConnectSpace. Together, we’ll highlight global shifts, show how they’re showing up in the garden, and share how you can use them to attract and delight customers.
The 2026 report, “Lemonading,” is a nod to how gardeners are finding sweetness in unexpected places. It covers seven key movements such as Purpose-Driven Gardening, Level Up, Barkitecture, and the Color of the Year.
Each one is packed with insights you can use on the floor to connect with customers, inspire them, and guide them toward products that meet their needs.
As frontline employees, you are the trend translators. The more you know, the more value you bring, to customers, your team, and your garden center.
The full 2026 Garden Trends Report is available for free download at www.gardenmediagroup.com/trends. Take a look, share with your team, and start sparking conversations about what’s next in the garden.
Katie is the president of Garden Media Group, a women-owned and run public relations firm specializing in the home and garden industry and celebrating more than 30 years in business. Author of the annual Garden Trends Report, she travels the world scouting and presenting garden trends to audiences from Italy to Chicago.