Garden design trends to transform your outdoor space

Garden design trends to spruce up your outside space Your garden can be much more than simply a view from your window. More people spending time at home have spurred garden designs that combine comfort and functionality for your real-life spaces. It doesn’t matter if you’re short on space with a courtyard garden or have acres to play with.

Plan it carefully and you’ll achieve a stunning look for every season.

Outdoor living rooms

For many homeowners, the garden is no longer a space that’s just for the warmer months; treat the garden as another room. A cosy sofa, complemented with soft lighting, makes the garden perfect for a relaxed outdoor dinner or weekend drinks with friends. With weather-proof furnishings reducing the need for excessive maintenance and separate zones in your garden, you won’t end up cramming your space too tightly.

Sustainable planting and wildlife-friendly spaces

Using native plants or drought tolerant varieties will require far less watering and pruning, as opposed to exotics. Native shrubs and drought-tolerant perennials often thrive with less watering than exotic species. Border plants of wildflowers are a haven for bees and butterflies, whilst a feeding station for birds can ensure a friendly visit from wildlife all year round. Water-saving water butts also allow you to make full use of rainfall, saving money and reducing your water consumption, without impacting on plant life.

Low-maintenance landscaping

Low maintenance gardens suit busy households perfectly, from new homeowners moving into a house where creating a manageable garden is top of their priority list, through to family homes where work and leisure time needs to balance out.

Low maintenance gardens suit busy households perfectly, from new homeowners moving into a house where creating a manageable garden is top of their priority list, through to family homes where work and leisure time needs to balance out. This balanced approach suits busy households, including buyers settling into new homes.

Multi-functional spaces

Multi-functional spaces With more time spent outdoors than ever before, our gardens must offer a number of functions to cater to various needs. A secure area for kids to play, a seating spot for a morning cuppa or raised beds for home-grown vegetables near your kitchen are all achievable. Some people even include a separate home garden office pod in their space, making it easier to switch off from work. “Work out the activities you enjoy most and then lay your garden out around those, ensuring clear paths between areas,” advises Adam.

A successful outdoor space reflects your lifestyle rather than following fads.

Giving every element in the garden a clear purpose ensures that it’s not just practical and easy to care for, but adaptable for future needs too.