# Street-Mending Flower Pits Mini Pothole Gardens Decorate the Streets of London By Anne Giesen | Published 2012-04-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-pothole-gardens References: [vrouwen.nl](http://www.vrouwen.nl/view/4899) & [thepotholegardener](http://thepotholegardener.com/) The Pothole Gardener's mini pothole gardens are minuscule, but at the same time, adorable. This [guerrilla gardening effort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) improves the aesthetic of a community while delighting viewers. Guerrilla Gardening started the Pothole Gardener as part of a university project; however, the initiative has kept on growing. The gardens are created to put smiles on people's faces and to alert them of potholes. Drivers in London don't have to worry about dangerous situations, since the mini pothole gardens are only created on very [quiet streets and footpaths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-green) and are cleared immediately after the shoot. Absolutely adorable and impossible to ignore, here's hoping Guerrilla Gardening's Pothole Gardens cross overseas and reach North America soon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Guerrilla Gardening:** Opportunity to develop creative and unconventional ways to improve urban spaces and increase community engagement. - **Miniature Gardens:** Potential to create small-scale landscapes that bring beauty and greenery to unexpected places. - **Community Enhancement:** Chance to enhance the aesthetic appeal of cities and create a sense of pride and ownership among residents. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Landscaping:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative techniques and products for urban landscaping, enhancing urban environments with creative green spaces. - **Public Works:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop efficient and cost-effective methods for repairing and maintaining infrastructure while also incorporating aesthetic improvements. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the growing interest in quirky and unique urban attractions, offering tours or experiences centered around miniature gardens and urban beautification projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Subterranean Garden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thames-tideway-tunnel.md) - [Humorous Pothole-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voodoo-doughnut-pothole-doughnut.md) - [Chic Self-Watering Garden Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowpear-mini-bench.md) - [Award-Winning London Garden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-garden-flat.md) - [Self-Watering Flowerpots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gropot.md) - [Urban Green Space Overhauls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/londons-green-spaces.md) - [Minimalist Indoor Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-pot.md) - [Flower-Shapes Greenhouse Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-opera-park.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetment-vegetable-cultivator.md)