There’s no harm in staying up to date with all that’s happening in the lawn care world. The more you know, the easier you may find it to take advantage of the latest and greatest trends to benefit your backyard.

However, as another year slowly draws to a close, it can be worth taking a moment to think about updates and trends that may present themselves in 2022. Some of the following trends are even starting to become obvious right now.

Battery and Electric-Powered Lawn Care Equipment

Only a few short years ago, battery-powered and electric lawnmowers and other equipment were few and far between. You may have even needed to visit a few different shops until you found what you were looking for.

That is starting to change, and it’s going to be exciting to see what 2022 has in store for us in that respect. When you browse the aisles (or virtual aisles) of your local lawn care equipment store, you will start to notice a dramatic shift in the ratio of petrol-powered to battery-powered/cordless lawn mowers and equipment.

While you can still purchase many different petrol-powered lawnmowers, there are equally as many, if not more, battery and electric models. It seems that more homeowners are starting to see their benefits, such as easy maintenance, low noise, and environmentally-friendliness.

Battery technology has also come a long way, which means it’s now no longer such a hassle to mow an entire lawn on a single battery charge.

Service Hire

As many of us have spent a lot more time working from home in recent months, you may have noticed an increase in just how many lawn care service provider vehicles you see driving past your house.

While there has always been a great demand for this service, there has been even more so in the last year as people begin valuing their spare time for activities outside the home. Well, when lockdown conditions allow, of course.

And people aren’t just hiring experts to mow their lawns, either. They’re bringing them in to tackle tree trimming, hedge cutting, fruit tree pruning, and more. It seems like after spending so much time at home, the last thing people want to be doing is spending more of it at home doing chores that other people are better trained to manage.

More Lawn, Less Garden

Gardens are pretty to look at, but they can also require a lot of hard work and time. And that might be time you don’t have if you’re a busy working professional.

While some people hire gardeners so that they can keep a beautiful garden, many homeowners have also decided that enough is enough – they want the garden gone. So, they choose a grass variety and turn it back into lawn.

At this point, they then decide whether they want to mow the lawn themselves or hire someone to mow it for them.

More Vegetable Gardens

June 2021 saw the largest price increase for vegetables in four years, at 8.5 percent after seasonal adjustment. When purchasing broccoli makes you contemplate remortgaging your home, you may decide to grow a vegetable garden and save money.

And that’s exactly what people are doing. Rather than purchasing the bulk of their fruit and vegetables in the supermarket, they’re growing their own. Nearly anyone can grow vegetables, whether you’re an apartment dweller or live in a home with a sprawling backyard. All you need is a pot or planter, healthy soil, seeds, and an excellent memory to remember to water them.

Spa Pool Areas

Many of us would get our spa pool relaxation fix by booking a hotel room for a week in a tropical location. COVID-19 has made that much harder, and getting away from home has also been a bit of a logistical nightmare.

So, with money saved from no overseas holidays and homeowners missing the luxury of a spa while away from home, many have purchased spa pools and created an outdoor area for them to sit. Inflatable spa pools are more popular than ever but permanent, hard-shell spa pools still have their place. 

You can then incorporate them into your outdoor area with outdoor furniture, plants, and garden art, and relax in your own little slice of paradise.

Keep An Eye On Lawn Care Trends of 2022

There’s no knowing when a lawn care trend is going to capture your attention and be something you want for yourself and your own backyard. So far, we’ve seen some massive changes like battery-powered outdoor equipment, increased demand for lawn care services, and a need for more lawns and less garden. It’s only a matter of time before we see even more big changes as we start the countdown to a fresh, new year.