Gardens/Landscapes were rated to likely be somewhat to very popular by 94% of respondents.
Low maintenance
Using native plants
Fountains or ornamental water features
Food/veggie gardens (includes vineyards/orchards)
Xeriscaping or dry gardens
Left: Synthetic turf reduces the need for costly maintenance.
Right: Louisiana Sugar Kettle repurposed as a fountain.
Next on the list were Outdoor Living Spaces (kitchens, entertainment areas) rated by 92% of landscape professionals to be popular for 2014.
Key features to include:
Lighting
Seating/dining areas
Fire pits/fireplaces
Grills
Installed seating (benches, ledges, etc)
Seating/dining areas
Fire pits/fireplaces
Grills
Installed seating (benches, ledges, etc)
Left: Lighting adds drama and allows you to enjoy your outdoor space anytime. Right: Multiple seating areas can accommodate dining, lounging and entertainment.
And the third most popular outdoor design element was Outdoor Recreation (pools, spas, tennis courts) with 76% of respondents predicting popularity in 2014.
Key features to include:
Decorative water elements (ornamental or splash pools, waterfalls, grottos, etc.)
Spa features (hot tub, Jacuzzi, whirlpool, sauna)
Swimming pools
Top: The outdoor kitchen cabana opens to a stunning poolscape with stone wall and waterfall feature. Bottom: The existing pool was updated with a new surround, including a ledgestone and glass tile water feature.
Sustainable Elements on the Rise
2014 may also end up being a bit greener (landscape pun- check) with the integration of sustainable planting and design elements, the highest ranked of which are below.- Native/adapted drought-tolerant plants - 88.0%
- Drip/water-efficient irrigation - 84.5%
- Permeable paving - 78.9%
- Reduced lawn - 72.6%
- Recycled materials - 65.1%
- Rainwater/graywater harvesting - 60.6%
Want to know more?
You can find the source article here on Builder Online or check out the ASLA full survey results here.
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