Elevated garden beds help section off parts of the garden for different plants. They also protect plants from being eaten by wildlife. “Raised garden beds” received 2,680,500 annual hits in Google search volume, 155,559 Instagram posts, and 1,400,000 TikTok hashtag views. The study gave the term an overall score of 4.57 out of 10.
4. Garden bench
A garden bench nestles against Lulu de Kwiatkowski’s wall mural at the entrance of this Bahamian home. Floor tile by Alain Demachy.
Photo: Pernille LoofIf you’ve got the seating right, you’ve got the garden right. A good bench can add character to a space as well as a functional perch. “Garden bench” received 1,949,000 annual hits in Google search volume, 50,897 Instagram posts, and 119,100 TikTok hashtag views. The study gave the term an overall score of 3.36 out of 10.
5. Garden gnome
These small creature ornaments are clearly a favorite of Googlers over the globe. And of course, they are widely associated with peripatetic travel—something many are missing during a season of limited movement. “Garden gnome” received 1,441,000 annual hits in Google search volume, 117,759 Instagram posts, and 5,800,000 TikTok hashtag views. The study gave the term an overall score of 3.19 out of 10.
6. Garden bar
As data shows, garden bars are becoming popular watering holes. Notably, the structures did not generate as much interest pre-pandemic. “Garden bar” received 972,200 annual hits in Google search volume, 100,179 Instagram posts, and 9,900,000 TikTok hashtag views. The study gave the term an overall score of 2.74 out of 10.
7. Garden office
Troye Sivan’s backyard getaway in Melbourne contains plenty spots for posting up with a laptop.
Photo: Anson Smart Photography
