Landscape and lawnscape experts are forecasting what they believe will be the upcoming residential landscape trends in 2019. However, depending on many factors such as amount of land, existing structures, weather and climate changes, and other variables, the homeowner’s taste and sense of style will dictate how they can transform their home and outdoor surroundings into their own personal slice of heaven.
Staycations are the Newest Vacations
Saving money by enjoying a staycation in the comfort of your own backyard is the newest trend. For many people, their own backyard is much more attractive compared to waiting in airport lines, living out of a suitcase, and paying thousands of dollars for a week-long vacation. Home prices are increasing for most areas of the U.S. and the great thing about updating your surroundings is that your changes will last as long as you want them to and will be accessible to you every day. Since vacations generally involve private getaways where we are unbothered by constant cell phone ringing, demands on our time, driving kids to their activities, driving to and from work every day, and a host of other responsibilities that we must respond to, why not create a tranquil and secluded backyard you can get to in one minute. Meditation gardens, a reading nook in the middle of a copse of trees, gently gurgling water fountains, and other features help us to reconnect with nature, unwind, and distress.
Curb Appeal is Everything
We are in a seller’s market, so making a great first impression is crucial. The first thing a buyer will notice about a home is how the front looks from the street. If they see a home that is lacking landscape or lawnscape design, they will probably not be interested in seeing the rest of the house. Landscapers are skilled in designing an entrance into a homeowner’s front yard by installing plants that emit a beautiful scent along the walkway or making the entrance more appealing by adding dramatic lighting or beautiful planters and other structures. More and more homeowners are using edible plants in their outdoor spaces and growing herbs in planters.
Accenting your home with organic and sustainable elements, including trees, flowers, edible plants, succulents and cacti, water features, etc., makes an
enjoyable space for you, your family, and your guests. Your lawnscaper has dozens of ideas for shrubbery, walkways, and other areas to help you create your own beautiful backyard garden or front lawn appeal.
Landscaping and lawnscaping professionals can show you:
· How to make a small yard look bigger
· What to consider when designing a rooftop garden
· How to utilize the space in a large yard
· How to enhance large yards with trees and plant layering
· How to make the most out of long and narrow side yards
· How to use fences, privacy screens, and plants to create privacy
· Solutions for landscaping a steep slope or hillside
· How to reduce outdoor noise using plants and water fountains
· How to solve common backyard drainage problems
· When to use plants that thrive in shady spaces
· How to shade your outdoor landscaping if there is too much sun exposure
· How to landscape and lawnscape in fire hazard zones
Your home is your sanctuary. Schultz Lawnscapes are the landscaping specialists that can help you address any issues or problems inherent in your outdoor spaces. Besides offering landscape design, installation and maintenance services to commercial and residential customers, we also provide snow removal services during the winter. For additional information, please email sales@slilawns.com or call (804) 586-9787 and follow us on Facebook. We look forward to speaking with you.