As 2026 approaches, gardeners and buyers are moving beyond simply watching trends to making more thoughtful, data-driven choices. Industry insights and Google search data confirm a strong shift toward Mediterranean-style gardens, with Houzz reporting a 200% year-on-year increase in interest.
Warm tones, natural textures, and sun-soaked inspiration are no longer just holiday inspiration — they’re shaping the future of everyday garden design.
For Meadow View Stone, this is more than a trend – it’s an opportunity to innovate. At Glee, the company unveiled its new Mediterranean-inspired Display Garden vinyl, creating an inspiring backdrop for two exciting new products: Spanish Gold Chippings, featuring uplifting golden hues, and Slender Feature Stones, both perfectly capturing the relaxed, natural elegance of the Mediterranean look.
Also new for 2025 are Promotional Packs, designed to help retailers drive volume with sharp pricing and tailored offers.
These eye-catching packs feature seven best-selling lines and provide easy merchandising solutions for both seasonal promotions and consistent year-round sales – ensuring value-conscious customers always find what they’re looking for.
Beyond style, the group continues to champion sustainability. Parent company Long Rake Spar recently scooped The Sustainability and Biodiversity Award at the Pro Landscaper Awards, recognising its ongoing environmental commitment. In 2025 alone, the group’s efforts equated to a carbon reduction equivalent to planting nearly 5,000 trees and saving 36.75 tonnes of coal. Sustainability is now embedded in every product promise – because today, new must also mean better, cleaner, and kinder to our planet.
For garden centres preparing for 2026, the direction is clear: embrace the Mediterranean trend. Create displays that celebrate its sun-drenched charm and let these products tell a story of warmth, relaxation, and style. Combine this with smart, value-driven promotions to capture every customer – from the design enthusiast to the price-conscious buyer.
Meadow View Stone
www.meadowviewstone.co.uk
info@meadowviewstone.co.uk
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