Category: Trends
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CAST 2026 showcases new ornamental genetics with improved color, habit and performance. See standout varieties and review key introductions shaping production.
Study reveals Gen Z buying trends for flowers
New research examines how Gen Z buys flowers and plants. Explore key consumer insights and review trends shaping floral retail strategies.
Greenhouse labor outlook for 2026
Labor shortages are reshaping horticulture. Explore economic trends, compensation strategies and funding options, and take action to strengthen your workforce.
Terra Nova Nurseries pairs plants with 2026 Paint Colors of the Year
Terra Nova pairs 22 plant varieties with 2026 Paint Colors of the Year for on-trend gardens. Discover the full list and design inspiration.
AFE schedules Trends to Watch in 2026 webinar
Join AFE’s Oct. 14 Grow Pro webinar to explore 2026 trends with experts Charlie Hall and Melinda Knuth. Stay ahead and register now.
Plants with a proven purpose in the landscape
Help customers tackle erosion, privacy and heat with problem-solving plants. Boost sales and become the go-to expert.
Garden Media Group releases 2026 Garden Trends Report
Discover the 2026 Garden Trends Report by Garden Media Group. Explore “Lemonading” and 7 key trends shaping gardening’s future — download the report.
Shrubs still rule
Discover the next generation of resilient, beautiful shrubs that meet today’s demands. Explore 2025’s top trends and elevate your plant lineup now.
Trends that are all about that vase
Discover top cut flower varieties from CAST 2025, including standout sunflowers, dianthus and gerbera. See what’s trending for floral success.
Perennial plant spending trends show strong outlook
Gardeners plan strong perennial purchases in 2025 with quality and color top factors. Learn what drives buyers and how to meet demand.
Trend report: New gardeners to moderate spending in 2025
New gardeners will continue but moderate their garden activities in 2025. Learn what matters to these consumers and download the trend report.
New sustainability guides focus on workforce well-being
Sustainabloom offers new guides on social sustainability, focusing on employee education, health benefits, and DEI for the floriculture industry.
PHS shares 2025 gardening trends
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) highlights emerging trends that span floral, landscape and ornamental design, as well as houseplants and vegetable gardening.
A rosy look for foliage trends in 2025
As the new year sets in, consumers are looking through rose-colored glasses, keeping an eye out for foliage that features pink hues. From new growth in rouge to pops of pink, trendspotters at Garden Media Group are predicting a boom in what they’ve dubbed “tyrannically cute” plants.
Gardening trends show mixed growth for 2025
Interest in home gardening remains strong despite economic concerns, according to new research from Axiom, a Minneapolis-based marketing firm.
FMF explores sustainable floral design practices
A new study, “Perceptions of Environmentalism and the Use of Sustainable Floral Design Practices within the Floral Industry,” reveals insights into sustainable practices in the floral sector.