Method for Growing a Balcony Garden
Published on January 10, 2020 by Jessica Dawe
Gardening enthusiasts in 2020 were treated to a variety of garden-related products designed to make their gardening experience more enjoyable, sustainable, and efficient. From planters to composters and hoses, the market catered to ease of use, sustainability, and effective gardening.
Planters
One standout product was the EZ Self-Watering Home Planter. Its self-watering feature, breathable design, internal vents for root health, and mobility with wheels made it a popular choice. The planter, which was made from marine recycled materials, had dimensions of approximately 15"x15"x15" with a soil capacity of 1 cubic foot and a water capacity of 2.4 gallons. Ideal for herbs, leafy greens, and small vegetables like tomatoes, this planter was perfect for container gardening.
Composters
Composting systems gained popularity in 2020, with simple wire bins or wooden/plastic bins with hardware cloth bottoms to keep rodents out being common choices. Easy-to-maintain composting methods involved mixing "browns" (dry leaves, sawdust) and "greens" (kitchen scraps, yard waste), chopping materials to increase surface area, and intermittently turning the pile for aeration and moisture balance. The strategy often depended on whether the gardener chose slow, low-fuss composting or more active hot composting for faster humus.
Garden Hoses
While specific 2020 hose products are not detailed in these search results, garden hoses popular in that era generally emphasized flexibility, durability, kink resistance, and lightweight materials for ease of handling in home gardens and container gardening.
Other Garden Products
Other popular garden products in 2020 included the Garden Tower 2, a vertical garden and composting system, the VegTrug Raised Garden Planter with a self-watering system, and the VegTrug Wallhugger Raised Garden Planter, designed to hug walls for space-saving purposes. The Worm Factory 360 Composter, with multiple trays for easy composting management, and the Natural Cedar Elevated Garden Planter, with a height advantage for easier planting and harvesting, were also popular choices.
In addition, the Maine Garden Hod, a portable garden-related container for carrying soil and other gardening materials, and the Premium Drinking Water Safe Garden Hose, designed to prevent the leaching of harmful substances into the water, were also trending products. The VegTrug Herb Planter, specifically designed for herbs, and the 4 x 2 Cedar Potting Bench, a garden-related product, were also part of the 2020 garden product lineup.
As for plants, Japanese pieris and golden creeping Jenny were recommended for year-round container gardening, complementing these products by providing attractive, durable greenery. Multi-tools for gardening work were also trending, offering versatility for landscaping and garden maintenance.
In summary, popular 2020 garden products focused on combining convenience (like self-watering and mobility), sustainability (use of recycled materials and organic composting), and support for container gardening and year-round planting.
Raised Beds
The VegTrug Raised Garden Planter and VegTrug Wallhugger Raised Garden Planter were popular choices in 2020, offering self-watering systems and space-saving designs that catered to home-and-garden lifestyles.
Lifestyle
Gardening enthusiasts in 2020 were attracted to products like the EZ Self-Watering Home Planter, the Maine Garden Hod, and the 4 x 2 Cedar Potting Bench, as they made their gardening experience more enjoyable and efficient, aligning with their home-and-garden lifestyle.
