Gardening is becoming a popular hobby

Feb 13
14:12

2011

Stephanie Ly

Stephanie Ly

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In today's fast pace society, the younger generation tend to be “too busy” for gardening and outdoor living. Most live in small apartments and even hardly see a garden patch at all. However, it is also noted that while the young are neglecting their gardening skills the baby boomers are finding time and money to invest in outdoor plants and gardening tools.

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In today's fast pace society,Gardening is becoming a popular hobby Articles the younger generation tend to be “too busy” for gardening and outdoor living. Most live in small apartments and even hardly see a garden patch at all. However, it is also noted that while the young are neglecting their gardening skills the baby boomers are finding time and money to invest in outdoor plants and gardening tools. Gardening has become increasingly popular over the last few years, and the use of garden equipment and tools proves this.


Baby boomers are the target for gardening tools and equipment as people in this age bracket tend to “be more homey”, meaning these individuals socialise less and spend more time in their homes and enjoying the sun, rain and thus their gardens. As a result, gardening has become a valuable hobby to the garden and outdoor's industry.


For those with a large garden, gardening and planting are not the only things you need to consider. You must also consider other important factors such as cleaning and maintenance, pest control and weeds. You must make sure you have the right garden tools and equipment to maintain your garden.


Gardening doesn't always refer to having a big area of garden patch and massive lawn. Gardening can also refer to smaller patches of yard space. Gardening in small space means you can plant in containers or even a small secluded patch area. In such cases you should choose plants carefully as there is limited area. Herbs, shrubs, vegetables,and citrus fruits can all be grown in containers. More often than not smaller garden areas and containers reflect gardening and planting as a hobby rather than chore.


For people that have smaller garden or planting areas, you can still grow your favourite plants in any type of container, such as pottery, plastic containers, clay pots and even wooden containers. It is important that your gardening containers have holes at the bottom to allow the water to drain.


With the recession affecting more and more people, there is an increasing trend for people to stay at home more in order o save money. As a direct result, activities such as gardening have become increasingly popular as a means of creating a more inviting and relaxing home environment. This is return facilitates an increased demand for lawn and garden equipment and supplies. Not only does gardening help many people spend their free time, it also helps people as a form of exercise, relaxation and they can also breath in some nice fresh air.