• First on the list is fire and water. Ideas include spicing up your pool by incorporating fire bowls or for smaller spaces, installing a water and fire feature combined into one.
•The next trend is hi-tech gardens, specifically ones controlled by smart phones or tablets. The ability to turn fire pits, fountains and more on or off with a tap of a finger is appealing to many.
•Third is black fencing. If at first this color choice may seem odd, check out the examples provided on Landscaping Network and you’ll see why this is catching on
•Next on the list are gardens that incorporate splashes of color. Easy ways to add color include painting a garden gate, using bright mosaic tiles and incorporating colorful furniture cushions. Popular colors are purple, red, pink, yellow and blue.
•The fifth trend listed is the use of Mexican beach pebbles in place of mulch. Reasons for their rise in popularity are that they are attractive, low- maintenance, and permeable.
•While they have been popular for many years, Adirondack chairs appear next on the list. The trend today is to update these chairs with a modern design or by painting them a vivid color.
•Not surprisingly, succulents made the list. This trend has been going strong for a few years now and is still gaining steam. Succulents are popular in containers and tucked amongst paving to add color and interest.
•Another plant trend that’s been showing up in many gardens is the use of ornamental grasses. With a variety of textures, colors and growing habits, ornamental grasses can be used in nearly any style garden.
•The final trend listed is natural gardens. With the recent interest in sustainability, many people are selecting native plants and replacing their lawns with meadow-like designs.
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