There are a number of benefits to landscaping. Not only can landscaping improve your curb appeal and increase your home’s resale value, it can also have a positive impact on your health. Studies have shown that looking at plants and trees–even through a window–can lower your blood pressure, boost your mood, and relieve stress. Plus, the right landscaping can make your outdoor space more liveable for your entire family.

If you’re new to landscaping–or if you’re ready to completely change your current landscaping–it’s important to know what’s currently trending in the world of outdoor spaces. Here’s a look at the 7 biggest landscaping trends for 2023:

Farm-to-Table Gardening

Growing your own food has always been popular among certain crowds, but the idea has become more mainstream lately. When it comes to picking what to grow, there are countless fruits and vegetables to choose from. If you’re somewhat new to gardening, though, you may want to start with vegetables that are easy to grow such as lettuce, carrots, and radishes. 

Incorporating this trend into your landscaping plans will give you access to fresh fruits and vegetables year-round. It will also give you some control over how your fruits and vegetables are grown. For example, you can grow fruits and vegetables without the use of pesticides or herbicides. 

Metal Accents

Teak, wicker, and concrete are three of the most commonly used outdoor materials year after year. But this year, you may start to see more metal used in outdoor spaces.

Metal is durable enough to withstand rain, extreme temperatures, and other environmental elements. It’s also thinner than other outdoor materials, which makes it easier to mold into unique, complex shapes.

If you want to incorporate this trend into your outdoor space, consider adding metal chairs, shade structures, or planter boxes to your landscaping.

Drought-Tolerant Plants

Many environmentally-conscious homeowners are beginning to incorporate drought-tolerant plants into their landscaping designs. Using drought-tolerant plants ensures that your landscaping will hold up even in extreme drought conditions. It also makes it easier to maintain your yard, since you won’t need to water your plants as often.

Cacti and succulents are obvious choices since they are low maintenance plants that can survive with very little water. However, they are far from your only options. Other popular drought-tolerant plants include Moss Rose, Lavender, Rosemary, Beardtongue, Fountain Grass, Geranium, and Kangaroo Paw.

Native Plants

You should also consider incorporating native plants into your landscaping design this year. A plant is considered native if it is present in your region without human introduction. In other words, if it grows naturally in your region, it’s a native plant.

Because native plants grow naturally in your region, they are more likely to thrive in your yard than non-native plants. Plus, they are easier to maintain and won’t require as much water or fertilizer to survive.

Native plants also attract local pollinators such as bees to your yard. By incorporating these plants into your landscaping, you are supporting local wildlife and doing your part to protect the planet.

Vibrant Colors

Adding rich, vibrant colors to your landscaping design is one trend that will certainly stand the test of time. This year, experts predict that jewel tones such as deep blues, reds, and purples will start to appear in outdoor spaces across the country. 

Take advantage of this trend by planting lilies, tulips, sunflowers, freesia, dahlias, and other colorful flowers throughout your outdoor space. Seeing these brightly colored flowers blooming in your yard will put a smile on your face and improve your home’s curb appeal. 

Water Features

Many people think that landscaping only consists of plants, flowers, shrubs, and other greenery, but that’s not the case. It also involves decorative elements such as water features, which are expected to make a huge splash in the world of landscaping this year. 

There are many ways to incorporate this trend into your landscaping plans. If you have a large budget, one option is adding a small pond to your outdoor space. If you’re working with a smaller budget, you can still incorporate this trend by placing a small fountain in the center of your garden.  

Vertical Gardens

Some landscaping trends work well regardless of the size of your outdoor space. One of these trends is vertical gardening, which involves growing beautiful plants and flowers on a vertically suspended panel in your yard.

A vertical garden can be any size, so you can customize yours based on how much room you have available in your yard. This is a great option for people who want to be surrounded by lush greenery and blooming flowers, but don’t have the space to plant them in the ground.

Incorporate one or more of these landscaping trends into your plans to improve your home’s curb appeal and maximize every inch of outdoor living space.