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Smart technology, thoughtful — yet simplistic — design, and sustainability are the keywords when it comes to landscapes today.<\/p>\n

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Read more<\/strong>: Planning a Smart Landscape<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u201cSavvy homeowners are seeking smart landscape solutions, which means we\u2019re finding new ways to adapt to environmental elements, making continued advances in technology and taking outdoor living to the next level,\u201d says Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs at the National Association of Landscape Professionals. \u201cAt the same time, a return to simple plantings reflects that although innovation in landscaping continues to accelerate, savoring the effortless beauty of the outdoors remains a top priority.\u201d<\/p>\n

The National Association of Landscape Professionals released their list of the top trends to watch in landscapes this year:<\/p>\n

1. Incorporating a variety of greenery. <\/strong>Greenery isn\u2019t just Pantone\u2019s Color of the Year for 2017<\/a>\u00a0but the color is adding pop to exteriors too. \u201cCombining greenery of various textures and shades, such as a formal hedge of green velvet boxwood, a border of green lilyturf, and dense Boston ivy-covered trellises, is just as impactful as a garden filled with a rainbow of colorful flowers,\u201d NALP notes.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Infusing \u201chygge.\u201d<\/strong> Hygge is a Danish concept that is centered on creating an atmosphere of coziness and embracing the simple pleasures of life. \u201cDecorating with light, arranging seating for close-knit conversations, planting aromatic flowers, and adding water features to encourage mindfulness are a few ways to integrate hygge into landscapes, and to find more enjoyment and fulfillment in outdoor spaces,\u201d NALP notes.<\/p>\n

3. Cooking up tech-centered outdoor kitchens.<\/strong> More homeowners are adding exterior kitchens, but they\u2019re going beyond your basic grilling station and dining set. Outdoor kitchens are now including smart home technology, such as built-in consoles on refrigerator doors, mobile app-controlled LED lighting, and ovens integrated with Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n

4. Combining materials. <\/strong>More landscapes are interweaving several forms of hardscape materials, such as pebble paths with stone planters or wooden decks with iron gates and railings. The pairings of different materials are creating a less formal look to landscapes, NALP notes.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Adding pollinator gardens. <\/strong>\u201cIncreased attention on the importance of pollinators to our ecosystem has inspired homeowners to develop gardens that specifically attract vital honeybees, hummingbirds, and butterflies,\u201d NALP notes. \u201cMore homeowners are asking landscape professionals how to select native plantings that are abundant, year-round nectar sources throughout their yards, and the best ways to maintain these natural havens.\u201d<\/p>\n

6. Creating smart lawns. <\/strong>Landscape professionals have made advancements in developing cultivated grass varieties, called cultivars, that are known as being a form of smart grass. \u201cThey can better withstand the elements while still delivering an aesthetically beautiful and healthy lawn, making them especially desirable in drought-prone areas,\u201d NALP notes.<\/p>\n

Source: National Association of Landscape Professionals<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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