Beautiful modern landscaping isn’t limited to commercial buildings in large metropolitan areas. We’re seeing these beautiful trends in small towns and rural communities, too. In fact, more homeowners are beginning to embrace modern landscaping trends this year for their yards and outdoor living spaces.

Landscaping trends this year are all about three elements: style, smart technology, and sustainability. Wondering what these beautiful, smart and sustainable landscaping trends are? We’ve got it covered. Here are the 5 Most gorgeous modern landscaping trends of 2017.

1. Growing Smart Lawns

Turfgrass seed manufacturers are making grass cultivation smarter through breakthroughs in selective plant breeding. The cultivation process, known as cultivars, enables producers to design aesthetically pleasing smart lawns by using a wider variety of grass types in cultivation. Modern cultivar lawns also help the environment through irrigation technology and water conservation. These smart cultivar lawns withstand the harsh elements of sun and rough winds and work better in areas prone to droughts. If you live in an area with high temperatures or water restrictions, you can also get a wetting agent for your lawn which helps your lawn retain 25% more water.

2. Tech Savvy Outdoor Kitchens

Like the idea of dining al fresco? So do many homeowners. More homeowners are integrating exterior kitchens into their landscaping design in 2017. And they’re not only decorating their outdoor patios with barbecue grills and patio dining sets. With the Internet of Things, we’re seeing fully equipped kitchens run by smart technology. Some of these outdoor smart tech kitchen trends include LED lighting controlled easily with mobile apps.

Other smart tech you’ll find outdoors include ovens integrated with Wi-Fi and TVs mounted on poles that feature wireless HD transceivers with HDMI-input and HDMI-output for video streaming.

3. Take Hygge Outdoors for a Warm Ambiance

The Danish concept of Hygge comes from the Norwegian word “hug.” More homeowners and landscapers are creating these lovely holistic landscaping spaces to inspire wellness and well-being. In these cozy outdoor entertainment spaces, you’ll find a relaxing ambiance enhanced by warm lighting. Seating arrangement encourages intimate conversations, often circled around a fire pit. Other elegant sensory touches of hygge include aromatic flowers and the use of water to encourage the meditative sound of tranquility.

4. Modern Landscaping Is Growing Upward

In 2017 green roofs are blossoming. And they’re not only present in the United States. You see them on double-decker buses, on the roofs of skyscrapers and in hotels and restaurants around the world. There’s a metro station in Switzerland with a roof garden that houses 18,000 plants. Above the Arctic Circle, you’ll find a snow and ice hotel that features a green garden on its roof. But this modern landscaping trend isn’t only used in commercial spaces. Homeowners are also creating green gardens on terraces, balconies and in other elevated spaces.

5. Pollinator-Friendly Gardens Are the Latest Trend

With the decline of the population of bees, homeowners are looking for ways to create pollinator-friendly gardens.These nectar-producing gardens attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. A homeowner can do this by purchasing plants that provide plentiful nectar sources for their yards, and they are learning how to maintain these nectar-producing gardens year round. Similar to eco-friendly materials and solar lighting, pollinator gardens mirror the interest of homeowners that favor sustainable landscaping.

In Closing

Now you know five gorgeous modern landscaping trends for 2017. Have you got another modern landscaping trend? Leave a comment below.

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