Trending Ideas for Your Garden

If you find yourself mid-summer wondering why your garden just isn't up to par, know that the very best gardens involve thoughtful planning long before peak season arrives. So if you're looking to update your outdoor design this year, consider some of these trending ideas from Texas-based Calloway's Nursery and Cornelius Nursery, and start making plans now to bring them to fruition come spring.

Unique and interesting plant variety. 

Use new plants to add interest to your home or garden. But be sure to choose plants that thrive in your particular climate. Visit your local garden center to scout out some new plant varieties, and make sure that your yard has the right soil and light conditions for their particular needs.

Porchscaping. 

Boosting curb appeal with large, layered container gardens will be a major trend for 2025. Gardeners can use the "thriller, filler and spiller" technique, mixing dramatic plants that take center stage, a medium-height filler plant, plus a blooming perennial for fullness and a trailing plant that cascades over the container's edges.

Pantone-inspired colorways. 

Thanks to Pantone's selection of Mocha Mousse as its Color of the Year for 2025, incorporating earth tones into your garden design will help create a stylish outdoor environment. 

Gardening for pollinators. 

Pollinator-friendly gardening will surge, so be sure to plant perennials and annuals that sustain bees, hummingbirds, butterflies and more. Your local garden center will steer you in the right direction for plants best suited for your region.

Privacy gardening. 

Gardeners with limited space can leverage new techniques like green fencing or vertical plantings to add visual interest and create a private outdoor retreat.

Most important of all, make sure that your garden is a welcoming place for family and friends by adding seating, tables and inviting features like a fountain or wind chimes. This will help ensure that everyone enjoys the outdoor space you've worked so hard to create.

 

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