Greener, smarter, and enjoying the outdoors longer
In 2026, the way we experience the garden shifts again. We no longer use our garden only during the summer months, but increasingly as a second living space — to relax, to grow, and to spend time together. Comfort, self-sufficiency, and smart solutions play a major role. These are the garden trends you’ll see everywhere next year.
More convenience and comfort with sheltered outdoor spaces
Garden owners want to enjoy their space without hassle: less cleaning, less moving things inside and out, and less dependence on the weather. Covered structures and flexible tent constructions, such as the SunnyTent, are therefore becoming more popular. They quickly create a place where you can be dry, out of the wind, and still outside. Ideal for changeable seasons or for activities you would normally move indoors. Think of:
- playing or exercising in the garden
- outdoor swimming with comfortably warm water
- shaded spots for hot days
- lounging with a book without bright sun
The outdoors becomes accessible again, even on days when the weather is uncertain.
Kitchen Garden 2.0 – grow your own with an affordable greenhouse
The kitchen garden trend keeps growing and becomes even more practical in 2026. Not only experienced gardeners, but also beginners choose to grow their own vegetables and fruit. Compact, affordable greenhouses and domes make it possible to grow for longer, even in variable weather.
Think of vegetables that would normally be too early or too late in the season, such as tomatoes, peppers, or cucumbers. Under shelter, a mild, stable temperature develops so plants get going faster and are better protected from slugs, rain, and night frost.
Sunbathing spots are smartly arranged
Sunbathing in the garden remains popular, but in a way that is comfortable and safe. Sheltered domes and wind-free lounging spots make it possible to lie outside sooner, even when it’s still a bit chilly.
Under the SunnyTent the temperature stays slightly higher, so you can catch spring sun earlier. The dome also blocks part of the direct UV light, which is gentler on skin and materials. Sunbathing becomes relaxing without needing to move parasols around all day.
Longer outdoor seasons
Where the garden was once mainly used from May to September, this now shifts toward March to October, and often even longer. With a tent solution or shelter, heat lingers, and water cools down more slowly. This effectively gives you nearly two extra garden months per year. Families stay outside longer in the evenings, teenagers have a place to hang out, and a pool can open weeks earlier. The line between summer and the rest of the outdoor season is blurring.
Outdoor living as an extension of the home
Garden spaces are being designed as extra living rooms, not just in furniture, but in atmosphere: warm lighting, soft cushions, outdoor rugs, mini fire pits, and water features that create calm. The SunnyTent fits this development because it can turn a pool into a 'room' you use more often. Swimming, playing, relaxing — all possible on days that used to be too cold.
Conclusion: 2026 is about smart enjoyment
Gardens are becoming greener, cosier, and more functional. People want to be outside, not just in July, but year-round. Sheltered solutions, such as the SunnyTent, perfectly match this movement: longer growing seasons, earlier pool use, later relaxation, with less effort and more comfort. The future of garden enjoyment is not bigger, but smarter.
