How to Keep Your Landscape from Becoming Outdated

The problem with trends is that they’re just that: trends! They come and go without warning and while the look of your property may be considered modern and chic now, that doesn’t mean it’s going to stay that way for the next 5 or 10 years. Follow these quick tips to keep your property up-to-date and easily upgradeable for years to come. 

Utilize Stone Pathways

A classic feature that can be sandblasted, smoothed, and textured to preference, stone will never go out of fashion. If you adopt a more natural look to your landscaping, you can incorporate vines and small, spreading plants to obscure the stone pieces and easily reverse course should you opt for a clean, sleek appearance. Replace your plants with sand or gravel filler and scrub the green away, and you’ll be able to avoid replacing the entire walkway when your aesthetic tendencies change.

Create a Flexible Planting Plan

Hedges, shrubs, and natural grasses are extremely resilient plants that lend themselves well to a changing outdoor environment. While well-manicured gardens are an enviable look at the moment, there’s nothing to suggest that preference won’t alter course in the next decade. Planting these now and allowing them to grow out naturally later on could save you a lot of grunt work when it’s time to change your outdoor area’s look.

Add a Permanent Water Feature

A water feature can be the centerpiece of a backyard. Installing a permanent water feature gives you the flexibility to change the style of pathways, seating areas, and decor surrounding them without disrupting the focal point of your property. Moving from a Zen-like Koi pond to a more formal fountain and seating area is fairly simple compared to a complete renovation, saving you thousands of dollars in the long run.

Ready to find out more about keeping your outdoor areas easy to upgrade and change with your personal preference or the trends of the day? Urban Oasis has the expertise to modernize any outdoor environment and can provide invaluable insight into changing trends in the landscape architecture world. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation on your outdoor space.