# Character Plant Containers Anna Garforth's 'Head Gardeners' Planters are Artistically Eco-Friendly By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/head-gardeners References: [apartmenttherapy](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/art/upcycled-head-gardener-by-anna-garforth-123390) & [crosshatchling](http://www.crosshatchling.co.uk/) There is something irresistibly cute about the Head Gardeners planters, but I think that's the point. Crafted out of [recycled milk containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bough-pot), they have hit the streets of London, UK, adding a little 'wildlife' to the city. Created by Anna Garforth, the Head Gardeners planters feature cute character designs that add a punch of color to [streetlights around the city](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planto). As a self-proclaimed “green graffiti artist extraordinaire," this her latest endeavor to bring art and nature to the forefront of society. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Recycled Plant Containers:** Creating plant containers out of recycled materials presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable gardening. - **Eco-friendly Art Installations:** Combining art and nature through eco-friendly installations offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in urban design. - **Wildlife Enhancement in Urban Areas:** Integrating wildlife-themed planters into urban environments opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for creating more vibrant and nature-friendly cities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sustainable Gardening:** The sustainable gardening industry can explore new avenues by incorporating recycled plant containers and eco-friendly art installations. - **Urban Design:** Urban design professionals can leverage eco-friendly art installations to enhance the aesthetic appeal of urban spaces while promoting sustainability. - **Public Art:** The public art industry can embrace wildlife-themed planters as a means to bring nature closer to people in urban areas, fostering a sense of connection and creativity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Canned Houseplants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-mini-can-foliage.md) - [Multifunctional Plant Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-plant-planter.md) - [Oversized Colorful Dynamic Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tfm.md) - [Chic Self-Watering Garden Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowpear-mini-bench.md) - [Modular Urban Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planter-300.md) - [Self-Watering Compact Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patella-crescenda.md) - [Ocean Plastic Pot Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elho.md) - [Portable Minimal Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-planter.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Self-Watering Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-watering-plant-house.md)