Gardening is regarded as slowest of performing arts. After all, you cannot hurry the progress of an oak tree. In fact, a garden is not like purchasing a new throw rug for a home. Moreover, tastes do change. Those that follow the crowd are attuned to what is trending and what is not. In this post, you will learn some of the top gardening ideas and trends for 2017.
Gardening trends of 2017
Natural materials
After som
e years of dominance in hardscaping materials, decor, and furniture, designers have started to incorporate natural materials. This is because clients are now looking for authentic things. For instance, dwell looks have been replicated several times. Now, people are yearning for something, which is organic for their gardens.
Color blocking
Color blocking is one of the trends in women’s fashion. It has made a splash in the outdoor living spaces. For instance, a flash of a color on the wall can frame row potted plants. If you do not have a wall to paint, it is possible to use a solid-color outdoor rug to create the effect.
Hyperlocalism
This means that the materials are locally sourced. Garden designers are now using locally used materials more than the exotic plants. This is because they do better than exotic ones as they are in their native environment. Unfortunately, they may not be readily available in tree nurseries. Using locally sourced plants is now becoming popular with landscape designers. When you source materials locally, you help reduce carbon emissions. Moreover, gardens can reflect climate issues and regional aesthetics.
Lawn reimagined
The neatly manicured and expansive laws continue to take a hit. This is attributed to water shortages, drought, pest-control treatments, traditional maintenance, and impact of fertilizing. Despite the controversy over the environment impact, faux grass grows in popularity thanks to the improvements in the way it looks.
Natural dye gardens
Backyard homestea
ding is becoming quite popular. Usually, it involves edible gardens, beehives, and chicken coops are ubiquitous even in the urban neighborhoods. You will find such gardens to be quite beautiful and with lots of vegetables, pollinator-attracting flowers, and fruit trees.
Old and modern mash-up
It is necessary to choose a great style and stick to it. It does not matter whether it is traditional or modern. You can mix new and old, which is a common trend in architecture and interiors. For instance, a modern table having a bench offers a professional contrast as compared to the traditional architecture.
