Garden of the Future: How Hongmao Garden Combines Innovation, Sustainability and Practical Design
- Suzhou Hongmao
- Sep 8
- 3 min read
Durability, user-friendliness and good value for money are the key concepts for the garden of the future.
At spoga+gafa 2025, Hongmao Garden took part for the fourth time at this leading international garden trade fair, engaging in conversations with numerous industry partners from across Europe and the world. The most discussed topics? Durability, user experience, and cost-effectiveness. With over 20 years of expertise in garden product development and manufacturing, Hongmao Garden faces the question:
How can these trends be transformed into a strategy that merges user satisfaction and manufacturing excellence?
What does the “Garden of the Future” look like from Hongmao Garden’s perspective?
A garden today is more than just a place for planting — it’s an extension of the home, a sanctuary for relaxation, joy, and hobbies.According to a survey, 63% of Germans believe that gardening benefits their mental health, and 42% say it reduces stress and improves mood.
For many families, the garden is a quiet escape from daily life — a social space for time with family and friends or a personal retreat to enjoy the soothing power of nature.
Your fourth appearance at spoga+gafa — what stood out this year?
The trends are clearer than ever:Durability, usability, and price-performance ratio are key factors influencing buying decisions.
Customers expect brand-level quality at a fair price, which raises the bar for suppliers. To meet this demand, we have built an in-house physical and chemical laboratory to rigorously test our products for weather resistance, corrosion protection, anti-theft features, and waterproofing.
On the packaging side, we rely on optimised solutions:Large products are flat-packed, internally protected with PE pearl foam and cardboard dividers, reinforced with EVA edge and corner guards — ensuring maximum protection, fewer transport damages, and easier handling for retailers.
CBAM will come into effect in 2026 — how is Hongmao Garden preparing?
Sustainability and durability have long been central to our production model.
We use only 100% recyclable galvanised steel, coated with UV-resistant powder from AkzoNobel that goes beyond industry standards.
Every product undergoes rigorous testing — including a 96-hour salt spray test and a 1,000-hour UV ageing test — to extend lifespan and minimise the need for replacement.
On our factory roof, we operate a solar PV system that generates over 800,000 kWh of electricity annually, significantly reducing CO₂ emissions and covering a large share of our energy demand.
All packaging is completely styrofoam-free — we use eco-friendly pearl foam and cardboard instead, to protect products while reducing waste.
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How does Hongmao Garden ensure truly user-driven product design?
Before developing new products, we conduct extensive research:
We analyse customer reviews on platforms like Amazon
Collaborate with social media KOLs
Collect feedback at trade shows
Engage in direct conversations with buyers and end users
We also maintain a local team in Germany and cooperate with external market research agencies, ensuring deep understanding of European culture and consumer habits.
This enables us to address real needs and eliminate known weak points in products.
How does Hongmao Garden balance innovation with affordability?
"We eliminate unnecessary functions and focus on what users truly need."
We develop from the user’s perspective, intentionally removing redundant features to bring products back to the essentials, enhancing usability and avoiding resource waste.
In terms of pricing, we benefit from the strength of China’s manufacturing sector and our location in an industrial hub with a full metal processing chain.
We’ve also developed customised automation systems and production lines, boosting material usage to over 95%, increasing productivity and lowering costs.
E-commerce is growing — how does Hongmao Garden support online retailers?
The European e-commerce market is growing by about 5% annually — especially for large outdoor and home products.
We respond with targeted design and packaging optimisations to make logistics smoother.
Flat-pack solutions with PE pearl foam, cardboard separators, and four EVA corner guards provide maximum protection with minimal transit damage.
This makes home delivery easier for end users and reduces storage and handling costs for retailers.
Where is Hongmao Garden’s product strategy headed in the coming years?
We have established a Smart Technology Project Team to integrate AI with garden products, aiming to build a connected garden ecosystem.
In the near future, users will be able to receive weather, irrigation, and maintenance info via voice control or app, or directly control devices — enabling intelligent, efficient, and enjoyable garden care.
📥 You can download the 09/2025 edition of Baumarktmanager Magazine to read the full article about Hongmao Garden.