# Pre-Packaged Garden Gardening becomes more streamlined with all-inclusive planting products. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Dec 14, 2015 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/prepackaged-garden ## Key Figures - Trend score: 6.0/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Pre-Packaged Garden trend? **Pre-Packaged Garden:** Realizing the growing need for convenience, gardening brands are turning to multifunctional packaging designs for heightened efficiency. Transforming plastic material and paper bags into ready-to-use products, brands are not only eliminating hassles associated with gardening, but they're also taking a more sustainable approach to branding. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 29 to Dec 8, 2015 - Published: Dec 14, 2015 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Pre-Packaged Garden trend ### Convenience Gardening Gardening brands are realizing the growing need for convenience and are turning to multifunctional packaging designs for heightened efficiency. ### Eco-Friendly Brands are taking a more sustainable approach to branding by using recyclable materials and upcycling old items, which resonates with eco-conscious consumers. ### Organic Cultivation Consumers are focused on fresh and organic ingredients, and this trend is reflected in the gardening industry as well. ## What the Pre-Packaged Garden trend means for industry ### For Sustainability By using recycled materials and upcycling old items, brands in this industry can offer eco-friendly solutions to consumers. ### For Food and Beverage The focus on organic cultivation and the desire for fresh ingredients makes this trend applicable to the food and beverage industry. ### For Home Improvement The convenience gardening trend can also apply to the home improvement industry as consumers seek easy-to-use solutions for their plants and green spaces. ## Workshop question Imagine a best case scenario in which your product/service is as convenient as possible for the everyday consumer. How can you take steps towards making this a reality? ## Trend signals for Pre-Packaged Garden Trend score 6.0 out of 10, from popularity 91%, activity 82%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 91% - Activity: 82% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Pre-Packaged Garden trend 4 featured examples from Oct 29 to Dec 8, 2015. - [Wine Bottle Plant Hydrators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-nanny): The 'Plant Nanny' Wine Bottle Stake Upcycles an Empty Vessel (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The 'Plant Nanny' Wine Bottle Stake caters to the gardening industry by offering a sustainable and easy solution for smart plant hydration. - [Home-Based Gardening Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homebased-gardening): These Compact Kits Can Be Used to Grow an Instant Garden (Category: Eco) Implication: Creating innovative gardening products and kits for consumers to cultivate plants at home. - [Canned Organic Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herb-garden-kit): The 'Garden-in-a-Can' Herb Garden Kit is a One-Step Way to Fresh Greens (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The agricultural industry can expand its offerings beyond traditional farming to develop products and services that cater to the needs of small-space and novice gardeners. - [Self-Watering Herb Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herb-kit): Rodale's Compact Gardening Kit is Ideal for Urban Dwellers (Category: Eco) Implication: Self-watering herb kits present an opportunity for the home and garden industry to cater to the needs of urban dwellers looking for convenient gardening solutions. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Eco - [Jewel-Toned Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quince-silk) - [Compostable Coffee Pucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-coffee-pucks) - [Intelligent Private Grids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ara-core-powers) - [Compact Electric Family MPVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-family-mpvs) All articles: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)