5 Lawn Care Trends for 2017
Landscaping, just like fashion or interior design, is a gorgeous mixture of art and science that promotes innovation. This year, a few landscaping trends have been identified by our landscaping Hampton Roads, VA specialists and they are here today to present them to you! After all, what better way to pass the winter than planning for your future Garden of Eden?
This Year's Top Landscaping Trends
While landscaping is a slower art — you just can't rush the growth of flowers or trees — it is also an architectural field that ignites people's imagination, allowing them to embrace plenty of new ideas and trends. Here are five key trends our Hampton Roads, VA specialists have identified.
1. More Natural, DIY-Style Exteriors
In terms of landscaping, we have embraced the minimalist and postmodern trends far enough. More and more people favor a more natural, raw, retro and DIY-style look on their property, replacing steel and glass with wood, natural stones, sun-dry tiles, terracotta and so on. If you look for something more authentic, have our landscaping Hampton Roads, VA specialists come up with a few makeover ideas.
2. Hyperlocalism
Also known as naturescaping, this trend implies the use of regional, endemic plants, trees and edibles planted on your property. Since they are native to a particular ecosystem and climactic makeup, such flowers, shrubs, grasses, trees or vegetables are naturally more resilient to drought, extreme weather, pests, weeds and disease — and far more likely to thrive with less water, care, and nutrients.
3. Lawns Reimagined
As a consequence of local rules related to impervious coverage, chemical runoff, abuse of herbicides and pesticides, and storm-water retention, mixed lawns are all the rage. The trend focuses on lawn-like grass mixes that don't need to be mowed, watered or nourished as often as traditional turf. Such grass mixes are beautiful, low-maintenance and very budget- and resource-friendly.
4. Blending the Old and the New
This old-and-new eclectic style from interior design has reached the landscaping industry. We don't have to entertain a conflict between traditional and modern landscaping — we blend them boldly and originally. Old garden benches can create an interesting contrast with a modern fire pit. The thoughtful and intentional mix of old elements into a contemporary design is the main goal of landscape artists today.
5. The Rise of Activity Areas
The idea that people need to move, exercise and be active more has finally reached our common conscience. More and more landscape architects are required to turn and revamp properties so they can host activity fields — bocce, tennis courts, cornhole courts, petanque courts, and special fields for children and pets. Depending on the size of your property, such activity areas can be smoothly integrated into the larger picture, adding beauty and value to the entire property.
Interested in These Modern Landscaping Trends?
Have your landscaping Hampton Roads, VA specialists come down for an assessment and maybe a few redesigns here and there.
