Looking back towards the stone arch and house with Rosa 'Sander's White Rambler' AGM growing on the wall
As they aim to create a homey and functional garden, many homeowners are adding spaces dedicated to everyday living – whether that means homework stations for their children or reading spots for themselves.
Imitating interior design trends is becoming an increasingly popular trend, such as using sand color or macrame to give fences and walls an eye-catching Bohemian aesthetic.
Wabi-Sabi
Wabi-sabi design trends can be found all around the world in gardens of every shape and size, from vine-covered stone walls in Ireland to adobe courtyards in New Mexico to Northwest gardens of moss and fern. The trend celebrates honesty and natural processes by choosing plants with ever-changing appearance that reflect seasons while showing some signs of age such as peeling bark. Also ideal are leaves left on the ground instead of being frequently cleared away.
Highlight the beauty of nature by selecting materials that are both organic and handmade, such as soft linen and cotton throws over sofas and beds and hand-knotted rugs that reflect this aesthetic.
Recirculating fountains make an ideal centerpiece in gardens embracing wabi-sabi philosophy, their soothing constant murmur reminding visitors of life’s continuity. Choose a rustic finish for the water feature to highlight this principle even further; similarly rusty hinges and bolts add characterful details that exemplify this ideal.
Colorful Cushions
Are You Wanting to Add Character and Personality to Your Modern Garden? Brightly-hued Accents Such as an Agave Plant or Modern Fountian are great ways to give modern gardens their own distinct personalities.
An effective way of injecting color and charm into a modern garden is through creating a cutting garden, or garden specifically tailored for producing flowers and foliage used in floral arrangements. A cutting garden adds charm without jeopardizing its clean lines – ideal for contemporary spaces!
Recycled materials are another trend in garden design that you should keep an eye out for. Repurposed wood and metal used as fences, paths or walls add texture and reflect sustainable gardening principles.
Focal Points
Focal points are the elements that draw your eye and give your garden its distinctive charm. From sculptures to sitting areas, focal points should be easily maintained and look their best all year long. When designing one for your own landscape it’s essential that it complements other parts of the scene as a whole.
Utilizing natural materials in the garden has become an increasingly trendy modern trend, with oak being one of the more striking materials used for decking ideas, pergola designs and even furniture pieces. Riven paveing and characterful timber walls also add visual texture.
Water features can add a wonderful focal point to any garden, and when used as part of an eco-friendly strategy with pollinator-friendly flowers planted, can attract wildlife into your space while scoring points with eco-friendliness and saving water! If you don’t feel confident maintaining an eye-catching water feature yourself, why not create a wildflower meadow instead?
Vertical Planting
Vertical planting with vines or succulents adds depth and visual interest without overwhelming a garden, while training plants up trellises, fences or any other form of plant support is another popular form of vertical gardening for home gardens.
Meadow landscapes and pollinator-friendly planting may seem outdated, but they’re now an increasingly popular trend among modern gardeners. Rewilding your lawn by including native species offers numerous environmental advantages while simultaneously helping reduce water use in your garden space.
Acknowledging nature’s beauty is a timeless trend that will never go out of style. Whether using warm shades and heritage materials or cool neutrals, gardens inspired by nature will always remain fashionable. Terracotta and muted tones such as rust, oatmeal and hazel offer welcome relief from stark whites and cold greys while complementing deep green foliage to create a relaxing garden space.
