A lush, green lawn and manicured garden beds make your property more attractive and increases its value. Maintaining your landscape can also help reduce certain types of pests and plant diseases that could overrun your lawn. As a homeowner, you want to get the biggest bang for your buck, although you may not be certain how best to use your resources when it comes to enhancing your property. However, with a few adjustments and low-cost plants, you can incorporate these landscaping trends to enhance the beauty and function of your property. So today on the blog, Promier Landscapes shares five landscaping trends you don’t want to miss in 2024.
1. Take advantage of technology
We live in an age of technology and practically everything we use can be connected to technology, which makes life easier. You can incorporate technology with the use of a smart irrigation system that automatically adjusts your lawn’s watering needs and watering schedule based on weather conditions and the current soil moisture levels. This means that you don’t have to worry about watering your lawn by hand or with a sprinkler, which ends up wasting water and hiking up your utility bill.
Technology is also useful for smart lighting systems that can operate your outdoor lighting on a schedule so that you do not have to worry about shutting the lights off before bed. Additionally, a smart lighting system can be designed to illuminate automatically, alerting you when strangers step foot on your property.
2. Plant native plants
Native plants are popular because they are well-suited for your climate zone and require less care and maintenance than non-native species. Plus, you won’t have to worry about non-native species harming other nearby native plants or harboring unwanted pests or spreading plant diseases. Planting native plants also creates a natural habitat for local wildlife like birds and deer, which helps preserve biodiversity.
3. Foodscaping
Foodscaping is cultivating plants that produce food like peppers, kale, corn, herbs, tomatoes, and herbs. Of course, there are plenty of other types of edible plants you could add to your garden. Choose plants that will serve the best use for you and your family. Not only will you help save money in the long run, but growing some of your own food has a positive impact on the environment. Plus, you can compost your own food scraps and recycle them in your garden.
4. Sustainable design
Consider using eco-friendly materials like recycled plastic or reclaimed wood when incorporating features into your outdoor living space. Adding a rainwater harvesting system or composting area is also helpful at preserving the biodiversity.
5. Outdoor living spaces
Outdoor living spaces may include a functional patio, screened in porch, covered porch, or custom outdoor kitchen. Decide how you will use your space the most often and begin designing your space. If you’d like professional assistance, consider partnering with Promier Landscapes. Our landscape designers can start from scratch or work with your ideas. In the end, having an outdoor living space may help save your money from avoiding public places and the cost to meet with friends in public venues. Instead, you can host friends and family in your backyard for conversation, food, and other fun activities.
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Promier Landscapes provides full-service lawn maintenance and landscape design. If you would like to learn more about our services, please contact Promier Landscapes by calling (423) 872-2988.