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Landscape Design Trends of 2018

 

Landscape Design Trends Of 2018

Interior design trends and styles come and go. The same applies to trends within the landscaping industry. According to Traditional Home, the healthy economy has helped many homeowners and property managers become innovative with their landscaping. Keeping up-to-date with the latest and greatest in landscape design is no easy task. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the eight landscaping design trends for the rest of 2018 that will have your property turning heads in the neighborhood.

8 Landscaping Design Trends You Shouldn’t Ignore

  1. Experimental Design

In today’s world, we use our home’s exterior for living, working, and playing. In 2018 we have seen residential landscaping that features a multisensory and multiuse experience day or night. Thus, more and more residential landscapes include areas for cooking, relaxing, and working outdoors.

  1. Playful Colors

Landscaping in 2017 was all about greenery, but in 2018 it’s all about that pop of color. According to Traditional Home, 2018 has been deemed the year of ultraviolet by Pantone, an industry leader of color systems, an major influencer of interior and exterior design. With the emphasis on ultraviolet in landscaping comes an increase of violets, clematis, verbena, iris, and other purple flora.

  1. Emphasis On Patterns

Patterned plants have also made a comeback in 2018. Incorporating plants with intricate details such as stripped leaves or brightly colored veins into your landscaping will give your landscaping the boost it needs to enhance your home’s curb appeal.

  1. Rise of the Small Garden

You will continue to see an increase of small gardens for the remainder of 2018. Gone are the days of having to have a large backyard to incorporate a garden. In 2018, designers have found a way to maximize space and make even the smallest garden useful and attractive. We expect the trend of the small garden to continue on into 2018 and beyond.

  1. Climate Cognizant Landscaping Design

If there is one thing you know about the weather as a resident of South Florida, is that it is anything but predictable. Unpredictable weather patterns has caused designers to make enhancements to outdoor landscaping that can withstand extreme weather conditions, and create a living space that can be enjoyed year-round. Increased adoption of landscaping elements such as pergolas, retractable canopies, outdoor heaters, and hardier hardscape materials are a direct reflection of a shift towards climate cognizant landscaping design.

  1. Water Conservation

Eco-friendly landscaping has been a hot topic for many years, but 2018 has become the year of eco-friendly watering practices in landscaping. One way to follow the eco-friendly watering practice is to only use plants that are native to South Florida. The idea behind this is that these plants generally use less water than plants that are not accustomed to a tropical climate.

  1. Custom Fire Pits

In 2018 you will continue to see homeowners bring the indoors outdoors. What better way to accomplish this than with a luxurious and custom fire pit. Many industry professionals have seen an increase of custom fire pit projects in 2018, and this trend does not seem to be going away any time soon.

  1. Bringing The Kitchen Outside

We have already touched briefly on bringing the indoors outside with experimental landscaping design; however; a major landscaping trend across the board is the increase of outdoor kitchens all across America. Look for this trend to continue on into 2019.

We’ve covered eight landscaping trends that will continue to be relevant through 2018. Implementing one or more of these trends at your home is the perfect way to boost your home’s curb appeal as well as increase your home’s value. Total Landscape Care, Garden Design Magazine, and Forbes have additional landscaping design trends that can give your home’s exterior the boost it needs to go from bland to extraordinary.

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