Trends change in landscape design just like they change with interior decor or clothing styles. Here are some trends that are big right now. 
Native Plants and Sustainable Landscaping
As water becomes scarcer and the environmental cost of imported plants becomes better known, native plants and sustainable landscaping are more important than ever. Native plants have evolved to survive with the average amount of rainfall in the area, therefore requiring less watering by you to help them thrive. They also sustain many more pollinators and other wildlife than imported plants.
Outdoor Living Spaces
Outdoor living spaces have been a trend for a while but are becoming even more popular. Since 2020 when the world was forced to stay home, people are valuing their property’s outdoor spaces more. Families appreciate the experience of spending time together outdoors. Whether cooking on the BBQ, swimming in the pool, or sitting around the fire, our clients are making memories with their loved ones in the spaces we create. We exist to design and build interesting, functional, and comfortable outdoor spaces for our customers.
Colorful and Fragrant Gardens
For a while, plant developers prioritized vigor over fragrance. Now heady scents are back in vogue. Waves of color add to the sense appeal of a well-designed garden. Textures also make a garden more appealing, especially in shade gardens where color can be limited to shades of green. Seasonal container gardening is another great way to add pops of interest and focal points for your garden. 
Vertical Gardens and Green Walls
Sometimes, there isn’t room to spread out. Spread up instead! Using vertical gardens allows you to grow an incredible amount of vegetation in a small area. Green walls improve air quality, too. Not to mention they may be used to create a unique privacy screen for your deck or patio space.
Smart Landscaping
Smart technology has really bloomed. Automated irrigation systems, smart lighting, and apps that assist with swimming pool and water feature management are only a screen away. Being able to control features from your phone is the norm for our society and is now available in many applications in the landscape industry.
Wildlife-Friendly Gardens
Butterfly and pollinator gardens are very popular. In addition to looking nice, designing landscapes that feed local wildlife can increase the pleasure a garden gives. Bird and butterfly watching is very popular. Water features draw an even wider range of wildlife to watch. Smart cameras make watching your garden wildlife easy wherever you are.
Edible Landscaping
As many people discovered during the pandemic, incorporating edible plants into the landscape design comes with twice the satisfaction – growing them and eating them. Fruit trees, berry bushes, vegetables, and herbs can provide delicious meals while lowering your carbon footprint. Automated systems like the Tower Garden have also made growing food stress-free and easy to maintain once set up for the season with NO WEEDING to worry about. 
Natural Stone Elements
We always recommend using natural stone for pathways, patios, and other hardscape features because it is not only beautiful but durable. Natural stone doesn’t wear like some other man-made materials and will never go out of style. Rocks and stones come from the earth and will always be a part of landscapes from the beginning of time to now and forever.
Water Features
Water features provide a focal point for a landscape, and water is an essential element of all life. Water in the landscape is popular for the sense of calm and peace it creates. Water features also provide water to wildlife, giving more opportunities to enjoy watching the natural habitat.
We Can Help You Stay Trendy
Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping can help you implement all these trends in your outdoor landscape. Give us a call or schedule a consultation to get on the schedule.
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