5 Landscaping Trends To Try This Year

 

1. Less Lawn Is More

Rather than a wide expanse of green grass, many landscaping trends this year are predicated on the idea that less lawn gives you the freedom to do more—more ground cover plants and more furniture or even the possibility to put in a swimming pool or build a deck.

Potted plants are becoming more popular outdoors in place of a large lawn or even flower beds. It’s easier to control the size of the plants and, therefore, plan other features you want to include. Even home gardeners can show off their green thumb, even without private outdoor space available to them with potted houseplants, which became especially popular in the beginning of the pandemic.

2. Gardening Vertically

A vertical garden isn’t the best option for homeowners looking to limit their lawn area, but it’s an excellent one for people looking for landscaping and gardening solutions for a small space. There are both indoor and outdoor vertical garden options, from high-end growing systems to DIY solutions. Before you start a vertical garden make a plan for the structure and the plants as it can be difficult to switch these things once growth starts.

3. Eco-Friendly Practices

When styling their own immediate environment, many people are considering the environment as a whole and are committing to eco-friendly landscaping and gardening trends. Sustainability has been a rising trend for years and a survey conducted by OnePoll found that the Covid-19 pandemic inspired 64% of Americans to live more sustainably.

There are many tips for creating a more eco-friendly yard. Newer trends include composting to avoid food waste; on-site collection of rainwater to water the lawn, the garden itself or even to do household chores, wash cars or fill a swimming pool. Dedicating some space specifically to be pollinator-friendly, which can provide a safe haven for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Including features to help fight climate change will continue to gain popularity and can be added over the seasons.

4. Simplicity

Landscaping doesn’t have to be complicated and gardening doesn’t have to be intricate for it to be wonderful. Simple, practical and easy landscaping looks are on-trend right now. Your yard is a figment of the wild and nature is naturally beautiful. There’s no shame in pursuing a low maintenance style and keeping the ongoing efforts to a minimum.

5. Xeriscaping

One combination of the trends of less lawn, eco-friendly practices and simplicity leads to a larger landscaping trend: xeriscaping. Xeriscaping is the practice of designing landscapes to reduce or eliminate the need for irrigation; while it is ideal for desert climates it can also be practiced in wetter locations.

This style of landscaping will require specific planning and even soil analysis to insure the climate you’re in and the plants you choose will suffice, but after getting this type of garden started, it’s very low maintenance and saves a lot of water.

SOURCE & CREDIT – https://www.forbes.com/advisor/home-improvement/landscape-ideas-and-trends

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