The Top Landscaping Trends for 2018

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:

1. Fire pits/fireplaces
2. Lighting
3. Seating/dining areas
4. Outdoor furniture
5. Outdoor kitchens
6. Decking (i.e. rooftop decking)
7. Grills
8. Movie/TV/video theaters, wireless/internet, stereo systems
9. Outdoor heaters
10. Stereo systems
11. Pools and spa features (hot tubs, Jacuzzis, whirlpools, indoor/outdoor saunas)
12. Utility storage
13. Hammocks
14. Outdoor cooling systems (including fans)
15. Showers/baths