New Tips and Trends in Sustainable Gardening

As summer approaches, gardening experts caution against improper watering and over-mowing, noting that these common mistakes can harm plant and lawn health. Recent research suggests that playing classical music, such as Bach, can significantly enhance plant growth compared to rock music or silence. For those seeking easy-care gardens, experts recommend hardy fruit varieties like strawberries and raspberries, and resilient species such as Spanish moss and ponytail palm. Ground covers like blue star creeper and creeping thyme continue to be favored for weed suppression and pollinator support. The No Mow May movement is gaining popularity, encouraging reduced mowing to benefit pollinators and water retention, with a growing shift toward natural, biodiverse lawns. Container gardening with fast-growing flowers like roses, hydrangeas, and bougainvillea remains a popular, low-effort way to add color to outdoor spaces.