Whether you've just bought a new home or want to give your current home a fresh look, there are plenty of new landscaping and gardening trends to incorporate into your plan. You don't have to pour all your savings into your project either, there are inexpensive landscaping ideas that will liven up your yard without breaking the bank. Instead of focusing on the highest quality options, consider your personal goals and what trends suit your design tastes.
Do you want your backyard to be an oasis of relaxation or do you want your porch to be a social gathering place for the neighborhood? There is a landscaping style and garden design for everyone, but before you start mowing the lawn or building a fire pit, consider the big picture. Landscaping is a year-round commitment . Combine these trends and follow our tips to make your outdoor space the best it can be for you.
1. Less grass is more
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Instead of a big green lawn, many landscaping trends this year are based on the idea that less grass gives you the freedom to do more: more ground cover and more furniture, or even install a pool or build a bridge . .
Potted plants are becoming increasingly popular outdoors in lieu of a large lawn or even a flower bed. It's easier to control the size of the floors and therefore plan for the other features you want to include. Gardeners can also show off their skills with houseplants, which were especially popular at the start of the pandemic, even if they don't have a dedicated outdoor area at their disposal.
2. Vertical gardening
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A vertical garden isn't the best option for homeowners who want to limit their lawn, but it's a great option for people looking for landscaping and gardening solutions in a small space. From high-end growing systems to DIY solutions, there are vertical garden options for indoor and outdoor use. Before creating a vertical garden, make a plan for the structure and plants, as these elements can be difficult to change once they start to grow.
3. Environmental Safety Practices
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Many people consider the environment as a whole when designing their immediate surroundings and adopting green gardening and landscaping trends. Sustainability has been a growing trend for years, and a survey by OnePoll found that the Covid-19 pandemic has inspired 64% of Americans to live more sustainably .
There are many tips for a greener garden design. The new trends are composting to avoid food waste; Collect rainwater on site to water the lawn, garden or do housework, wash cars or fill the pool. Establish a pollinator-friendly site that can provide a safe haven for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Incorporating climate change mitigation features is becoming increasingly popular and can be added as the season progresses.
4. Simplicity
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Landscaping doesn't have to be complicated, and a garden doesn't have to be elaborate to be spectacular. Simple, practical and simple elements of landscape design are currently in fashion. Your garden is a fruit of nature and nature is inherently beautiful. There's no shame in maintaining a low-maintenance style and keeping ongoing fuss to a minimum.
5. Xeriscape
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A combination of less-turf trends, green practices, and simplicity results in a bigger landscaping trend: xeriscaping. Xeriscape is landscaping to reduce or eliminate the need for irrigation. Although it is ideal for desert climates, it can also be used in more humid areas.
This type of landscaping requires special planning and even soil testing to ensure the climate you live in and the plants you choose are suitable. However, this type of garden requires very little maintenance once set up and saves a lot of water.
6. Edible stems
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Houseplants weren't the only gardening trend to flourish during the pandemic: The trend toward edible plants, or entire vegetable gardens, has also been in vogue of late. Growing fruits and vegetables, edible herbs and flowers, or simply sprinkling green onions in a glass of water, is gaining popularity. Gardening is even more fun when you can enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor.
7. Outdoor life
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With landscaping comes a growing trend for outdoor living. Increased time at home in 2020 and 2021 has resulted in many living spaces being modernized and offering a safe haven in our own front and back yards. Creating a shaded seating area, building an outdoor kitchen, or creating a screened-in patio or porch are many ways to expand your home and bring the benefits of indoor space outside.
8. Smart home technology
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The integration of smart home technology into landscaping is also part of the indoor-outdoor trend. This includes everything from functional features like watering methods with smart controls to fun features like smart speakers or light sensors.
9. Rest and relaxation
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Our outdoor spaces have become a place of relaxation when a vacation or spa getaway is not possible during the pandemic. This can be done using traditional methods, like creating a zen garden or installing a hot tub, or incorporating more modern trends, like building an outdoor space with smart entertainment technology.
10. Privacy
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Privacy is paramount in this interior extension of your home. There are plenty of ways to separate your garden from neighbors and passers-by without looking cheesy or out of place. A vertical garden can be used as a privacy screen, low-maintenance shrubs can suffice as a fence, and a gazebo or gazebo can create a more functional distance between you and the real world outside. There are even decorative privacy screens to suit any exterior aesthetic.
