Garden Trends for 2018
Feb 05th 2018
As we enter 2018, many homeowners are looking for ways to make their landscaping and gardening compatible with their lifestyles rather than viewing these merely as decorative areas. From people growing their own crops to the rise of meditation gardens, most of the garden elements growing in popularity serve a specific purpose beyond looking pretty. These are some of the biggest trends to look out for this year.
Indoor Gardens
Whether it is to protect outdoor plants from winter temperatures or simply because they want to be surrounded with vegetation at all times, many people are looking for creative, new ways to decorate the inside of their homes with houseplants. Some of our favorite ideas are indoor hanging gardens, bathroom plants and shower caddy gardens. Ferns, figs, spider plants, and varieties of ivy and dracaena look great in small swings hanging from the ceiling or small vases drilled to a wall for a modern touch. Similarly, bathroom plants can add color, liveliness and a pleasant scent to an otherwise dull area of the house. Make sure the plants you choose for the bathroom are made for low-light and high-humidity areas.
Air-Purifying Plants
A main motivation for bringing plants inside the home is an attempt to improve indoor air quality. The best options for this are durable and dependable low-light plants such as peace lilies, Chinese evergreens and snake plants. They require minimal maintenance and don’t need to be taken outdoors often, which makes them ideal to always accompany you as the designated indoor plants.
Water Features
For Gainesville lawn care, enthusiasts who have already mastered growing several types of plants and are looking for something exciting to add to their garden, as well as for those who are less interested in botany but still want their backyard to stand out, water features are an attractive option. These can include small fountains, waterfalls, reflecting pools, ponds, creeks or streams. Whether they complement nearby plants or shine on their own, they can aid relaxation with the soothing sound of running water.
Low-Water Plants
Moving along the trend of minimalistic lawn care in Gainesville, FL, many people choose to limit their vegetation to low-water plants such as succulents and bougainvillea. These are ideal for busy or forgetful people who know they may not remember to water their plants very often.
Edible Greens & Purples
People are loving multipurpose gardens, and crops are a perfect example. If you are trying to add more greens to your diet, adding edible plants to your landscape is easy and attractive. While they are growing, they can blend in with your ornamental plants. Kale, for instance, can be planted in the fall and is resistant to frosts. Harvesting sunflower seeds and small berries is also easy and provides healthy snacks. Especially on-trend in 2018 are purple edibles, which include the “Purple of Sicily” cauliflower, “Purple Passion” asparagus and eggplants.
Rock Gardens
These are ideal for people who want to garden but don’t have a lot of free time. Strategically placed rocks or boulders, combined with plants that don’t grow very tall such as yucca, agave and aloe vera, can result in an attractive xeriscape landscape Gainesville, FL, residents may find original. Similarly, bedhead gardens composed of native, easy-care plants can look put together with minimal effort or even pull off a messy, informal look. Tall, grass-like plants such as hardy sugar cane, mexican feather grass, purple fountain grass and blue fescue work well for bedhead gardens.
Lawn Care in Gainesville, FL
Evergreen Lawn Care is your trusted provider of ideas and tips for creative landscaping Gainesville, FL friends and neighbors will admire in your home. We can brainstorm with you and recommend types of plants and garden features that will fit your lifestyle and needs. From pruning to mulching, irrigating and redesigning, contact us for help with all your lawn care needs.
