2013 Gardening Trends Embrace Meaning & Purpose

Gardening trends come and go – and 2013 is no exception.

Instead of just window boxes of geraniums and petunias, today's gardens are more about meaning and purpose.

"Gardening with flowers is great, but it's even better if there's a dual purpose or benefit … are they drought resistant, do they add value to your home, will they attract wildlife, will they teach your children about nature?" says Diane Blazek, spokeswoman for the National Garden Bureau — http://www.ngb.org. She's in Virginia Beach Feb. 4-7, giving programs during the 2013 Mid-Atlantic Horticulture Short Course for professionals and hobbyists; http://www.mahsc.org.

If meaning and purpose are part of your gardening goals, keep these trends in mind:

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