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Landscaping is as much an art form as it is a science. Every garden is unique, and each garden reflects the personality of the gardener. That’s what makes landscaping such a rewarding activity.
While you plan your landscaping goals for 2025, it’s good to be aware of some of the latest trends and techniques that are being used these days. From paying attention to garden soil, using mini mix concrete, and integrating crushed rock, we’re here to help you enhance your outdoor space.
Eco-friendly is likely to be the biggest buzzword in 2025.
Gardeners are becoming increasingly environmentally conscious and are looking to create highly sustainable gardens. Some of the ways in which this can be achieved include incorporating permeable pavers, zero-scaping, native planting, stormwater captures, and pollinator gardens.
Integrating these concepts into a garden can not only reduce water usage but also become easier and more natural to maintain. For example, people living in drier regions are now seeding drought-tolerant plants which can thrive in such an environment.
Water usage can also be reduced by using crushed decorative gravel and decomposed granite.
Crushed rock is a feature that gardeners love to add to their gardeners. The primary benefit is that it can provide aesthetic relief from the rest of your outdoor space. It can create a contrast from the otherwise green and leafy look which may get overwhelming.
Crushed rock can be used in several ways depending on your unique preferences. It can be used to create a walkway through your garden, it can be used to outline your flower beds, or it can even be used as a form of alternative drainage.
Water features were popular a decade ago, and now they’re making a comeback in a big way. Modern gardens are increasingly featuring high-appeal elements such as reflecting pools, water fountains, and minimalist water walls.
A water element can round off and complete the aesthetic appeal of your outdoor space. It can complement the plants and bushes while adding to the natural look.
Instead of opting for over-the-top water features, gardeners are increasingly turning towards natural-looking water elements such as a quiet pond or a thin stream of water running through the space.
This can create a more soothing environment that can have an almost meditative effect. The water is usually recycled to reduce the waste which helps make the garden more sustainable.
Not everyone has the time and resources to grow a vegetable garden. However, this does not mean that your garden cannot have at least a few edible elements to it.
Many gardeners are choosing to incorporate fruit bushes, herbs, and smaller vegetable plants. These elements can be standalone or even integrated directly with ornamental flower beds.
Gardeners who have tried edible landscaping swear by the many benefits it can have. Integrated gardening can save water and look elegant while reducing labour requirements. You can also enjoy some fresh produce that you’ve grown yourself.
As people often experience digital overload, it can be a winning idea to treat your outdoor space as a kind of natural sanctuary. It can help you disconnect from the outside world, improve mental well-being, and cultivate a sense of peace and belonging.
There are a few relatively easy ways to create such an environment such as by adding a seating arrangement and using greenery to create privacy screens. You can also consider adding a yoga platform, hammocks, or even hanging chairs.
Your personal or family garden can be an excellent outlet for your imagination and creativity. If you want to connect more with your outdoor side in 2025, then you can take inspiration from some of these trends.
It’s important to remember that your garden is completely yours to personalise and you should be in harmony with each element and feature that you decide to include. These elements and features can also be decided based on the purpose of your garden, which can be adding beauty to your life, being a serene retreat, or growing produce and improving eating habits.
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