Are you a homeowner or a property manager who would like to make your outdoors stand out but has no clue where to begin? Landscape design is not simply adding flowers here and there or caring for the hedgerow; it is the art of designing an outdoor space to make it a perfect fit for your personality.
Like any other design discipline, landscape design has its trends that may vary depending on the homeowner’s preferences or their way of life. Experts in the field are never short of ideas that can be used to transform our gardens into aesthetically appealing and useful spaces. Here are some expert tips regarding the most beneficial trends in contemporary landscape design aimed at making your yard fashionable and practical.
Eco-Friendly Landscaping
Sustainable or eco-friendly landscaping is not a mere trend; it is the right thing to do when managing your landscape. Nowadays, people have become very sensitive to their impact on the environment and this has led to better designs that are friendly to the environment.
If you use native plants, you will be supporting the environment and at the same time reducing your water and maintenance expenses. Local plants are adapted to local rainfall and do not need to be watered or fertilized like the exotic plants. Some of the ways that one can make the landscape environmentally friendly include; putting mulch, using compost, and selecting plants that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Outdoor Living Spaces
The days of having a basic patio and grill are long gone. Today, patios are built with fully functional kitchens, dining sections, fireplaces, and even outdoor living room settings. Picture a modern-day sitting or dining area that is comfortable for sipping on coffee in the morning, eating with friends in the evening, or even dining alone later in the night aided by a fire pit.
Modern-day outdoor living spaces can feature comfortable sofas and chairs, outdoor furniture that is resistant to the unpredictability of the weather, and sometimes even have outdoor television sets and speakers.
Low-Maintenance Gardens
Unfortunately in today’s society, not everyone has time to water their lawn and take care of a high-maintenance garden. And that is where the concept of low-maintenance gardens comes into play. These are gardens that are allowed to grow, bloom, and create a rich impression with very little human interference. The plants take a long time to grow; they do not require frequent watering and they are adapted to the local environment.
Water Features
The sound of water splashing in a garden can turn a garden into a relaxing garden. Features such as fountains, ponds, and waterfalls are among the most sought-after currently. It gives a feeling of relaxation and can easily be the main attraction in the garden. Every area in the yard can contain a water feature, for instance, a water wall fountain or a small water garden with water plants.
Edible Gardens
Why don’t we plant and cultivate crops right in our own backyards? Food gardens are one of the best trends that are both functional and enjoyable. Vegetable gardens, orchards, and herb gardens, including edible elements into a landscape, bring vegetables and fruits to your dinner table. Experts are working on ways to incorporate these plants into aesthetic landscapes so that you don’t have to compromise on beauty when choosing them.
Use of Technology
Digital technology products are not only confined to the interior part of a house or building anymore. Automated irrigation that uses weather information to water plants is more efficient and assists in healthy plant growth. Smartphones can control outside lights to create the right atmosphere for the night parties. Experts are also employing design software to design gardens and come up with a 3D version of what the garden will look like once constructed.
Vertical Gardening
If space is a constraint then vertical gardens are the best thing that can happen to your outdoor space. The good thing about vertical gardening is that it expands the area of your garden since the plants are grown upward on walls, trellises, or stacked planters. This trend is usually common in urban areas where there is limited space for yards.
Landscape Express Can Make Your Dream Landscape Come True
At Landscape Express, we make sure that 
we are informed of the latest trends so that you can have the landscape of your dreams. If you have a desire for green landscapes and native plants, an outdoor living space, or even an installation of a water garden, our design staff will help you achieve the look and feel you desire. We are well located to serve people from all over Lewisville, Flower Mound, Corinth, Double Oak, Roanoke, Highland Village, Argyle, Bartonville, Copper Canyon, Lantana, and Denton County, TX. Please feel free to contact us for your next project today!
