Sarasota Real Estate Information: The Top Landscaping Trends for 2018

Source: RealtorMag

Native plants, outdoor yoga spaces, and charging stations are among the hottest landscaping trends growing in consumer demand for 2018, according to a new report released by the American Society of Landscape Architects. Landscape architects were asked to rate the popularity of several residential outdoor design elements. Landscape architects noted a growth in the use of native plants, low-maintenance landscapes, and flexible-use spaces, for yoga classes or movie night.

Overall, landscape architects ranked the following outdoor design elements as the overall most popular in 2018:

Fire pits/fireplaces
Lighting
Seating/dining areas
Outdoor furniture
Outdoor kitchens
Decking (i.e. rooftop decking)
Grills
Movie/TV/video theaters, wireless/internet, stereo systems
Outdoor heaters
Stereo systems
Pools and spa features (hot tubs, Jacuzzis, whirlpools, indoor/outdoor saunas)
Utility storage
Hammocks
Outdoor cooling systems (including fans)
Showers/baths

Source: American Society of Landscape Architects

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