In August 2017, The Telegraph published research that showed that gardeners across Britain are spending more money on gardening than their parents did.
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This research is in line with surveys and studies that have been commissioned by the Common Sense Gardening Group.
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The research showed that 35% of people felt that the garden is the new living room. Extending interior design to exterior design.
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Findings from the Common Sense Gardening Group show 32% of people spent more than their parents when it came to gardens.
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There are many reasons for the uptick in popularity when it comes to gardening. Gary Philpotts, chairman of the Common Sense Gardening Group said ?In a modern fast-paced world, greenery can provide stress relief and beauty.
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“This is reflected in the way that gardens have become the new living room. Home-owners often treat their garden as an extended place to relax.
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“For those who don?t have the space to do so, apartments and other indoor spaces have also become more garden-centric.”
46% of those surveyed believed that spending on their gardens gave them a feel-good factor. 38% of people also felt that the garden was an extension of how others perceived them.
A further statistic from Scotts Miracle-Gro from May 2017 suggested that 79% of the public felt that they would like to know more about gardening.
Weeding
Weed removal is an area of common concern for most gardeners . Aesthetic and amenities scored high when it came to what people most valued in their gardens.
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The most common reason for keeping a garden to the same survey was to ?create a pleasant environment?. Some prefer to pick out weeds by hand, but this is too time-consuming for many. In fact, 41% of people say they needed a faster impact on problem areas.
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Furthermore, handpicking weeds also allowed for parts of the plant to regrow, thereby re-infesting the garden. Gary added, ?It?s important that gardeners have easy access to fast, effective and safe methods of caring for their gardens.
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“While organic methods have their positive side, it can also be slow and inaccessible for some gardeners.?
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Unfortunately, organic options don?t provide instant gratification, which many gardeners are after. 17% of gardeners agree that garden care chemicals are the only successful solution to manage weeds.
