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spoga+gafa, the world’s largest garden and barbecue trade fair, recently announced “Design Gardens” as its theme for the 2025 show. The show will focus on highlighting product and design trends that reflect the theme. Pillars representing the theme include open air design, innovation and durability and practical design. Here are five products to stock in your stores for customers to create curated garden retreats and outdoor living spaces.
Open air design
“Outdoor areas… serve as a place of retreat and somewhere to relax, for self-provision or for growing decorative plants.” – spoga+gafa
The Oval-Shaped Rainforest Fountain from Alpine Corporation features layered stone for a cascading water effect and includes LED lights to brighten up any outdoor space. The fountain measures 19 by 15 by 3 three inches and weighs just over 30 pounds.
This Acacia Expanding Trellis provides a vertical space for plants to grow. The trellis expands to a height of 49 inches, allowing for customizable use.
Innovation and Durability
“An important aspect of current design solutions for outdoor areas is their durability…a new simplicity with timeless shapes currently characterizes outdoor furniture.” – spoga+gafa
The Grandeur Mini Walk-In Greenhouse from Sunnydaze Decor is portable, made with an iron tube frame and includes four steel wire shelves for plants and garden supplies. The greenhouse also features a roll-up door with a zipper for easy access and set-up.
For customers looking for timeless outdoor furniture options, consider the Seven-Piece Patio Set from Sunnydaze Decor. Made from acacia wood and resin wicker, the set includes one outdoor dining table, six chairs and six seat cushions. Each piece has a powder-coated steel frame for durability.
Practical design
“Beyond the appearance, design also extends the practical application in the garden.” – spoga+gafa
Stock this Pocket Pruner from Burgon and Ball on your shelves for the customer looking for a practical garden tool. The pruner is lightweight and includes a high-carbon steel blade, alloy handles and a cushion grip for comfort.
