# No-Fuss Flower Planters 'Drop and Grow' Adds Color to Your Garden without Digging By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-05-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-and-grow References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=UU6JSU1XsJ23vRF144uV3Vxw&v=3ObANeY-fSI) & [costafarms](http://www.costafarms.com/) Costa Farms introduced its 'Drop and Grow' line of [planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raindrop-1) that give home gardens [vibrant colorful flowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-good-little-garden) without the exhaustion of yard work. There is no digging required when using this product. 'Drop and Grow' works exactly how it sounds: choose the flowers, pop them out of their planter, place them on the ground with some mulch and then just add water. The sedum tiles used for 'Drop and Grow' are available in a variety of textures and colors. They are also extremely versatile and drought-resistant. This means gardens can be filled with annual and perennials such as angelonia, lantana, cuphea, mondo grass and liriope all year long. By eliminating the frustrations of digging, 'Drop and Grow' is the hassle-free way to add bountiful color to any garden. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hassle-free Gardening:** Trend towards developing more gardening products that eliminate the need for digging and manual work, allowing for easier and more accessible gardening for all. - **Drought-resistant Plants:** Development of more plants that are resistant to drought, reducing the need for constant watering and allowing for more sustainable gardening practices. - **Ready-to-plant Products:** Increasing popularity of pre-made, easy-to-plant gardening products that require little to no preparation, appealing to consumers who have little time or experience with gardening. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gardening Supplies:** Opportunities for companies to create more innovative and accessible gardening products for consumers of all skill levels and time constraints. - **Sustainable Agriculture:** Opportunities for companies to focus on developing more environmentally friendly gardening practices and products, such as drought-resistant plants and organic fertilizers. - **Home Decor:** Opportunities for companies to market gardening products as both functional and aesthetically pleasing, appealing to consumers who prioritize both beauty and convenience in outdoor spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Maintenance Soil-Free Plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dew-plants.md) - [Climate-Controlled Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-flower-system.md) - [Self-Watering Compact Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patella-crescenda.md) - [Self-Watering Flowerpots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gropot.md) - [Automated Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-evergrow.md) - [Smart Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tendril-1.md) - [Self-Watering Multifunctional Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-lamp.md) - [Updated Indoor Gardening Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-gardening-solutions.md) - [Four-in-One Herb Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-herbs-indoor-herb-garden.md)