5 Landscape Ideas to Consider for 2023
As the snow melts and the lush green grass begins to grow, it’s only natural that we spend more time outdoors. To help maximize the potential of your outdoor space and spend as much time enjoying it as possible, there are some landscaping upgrades that you can implement.
From creating a backyard retreat to adding a water feature, here are some of the best landscape ideas to consider in 2023!
1. Versatile Gardens
While your flower garden can help to achieve a certain aesthetic throughout your outdoor space, it has the potential to do so much more. In 2023, we are expecting to see gardens that offer lots of versatility!
This means gardens that not only grow beautiful flowers, but also edible plants, herbs, vegetables, and fruit! Some homeowners may also use their garden as a way to repel certain pests, such as mosquitos, fleas, ticks, or spiders.
2. Simple and Neutral
When planning your landscape, less is more in 2023.
If you’re looking to maintain simplicity and neutrality throughout your outdoor space, we suggest first selecting a limited and natural colour palette, such as green and white. This may result in white hardscapes, such as patio stones, walkways and water features. Green on the other hand can be incorporated throughout your plants, from high cedar hedges to lush potted ferns and palms.
A simple and neutral landscape can act as the perfect background for your outdoor space. Whether you wish to accessorize with a hot tub, pool or patio furniture, you have the perfect aesthetic ready and waiting.
3. Backyard Retreats
It’s hard to deny that people are spending more time at home. To help make the most of your time spent at home, why not consider creating a backyard retreat?
Especially if you’re looking to bring the top benefits of vacation to your backyard space, the right approach can help you invest in your relaxation, self-care and time spent with loved ones.
Looking to create a backyard retreat? Here are the best elements to consider!
Hot tub, swim spa or swimming pool
Potted plants and stunning planters
Comfortable and stylish patio furniture
A fire feature, such as a fire table or fire place
A water feature, such as a pond or fountain
Pathways or stepping stone walkways
Exterior lighting, such as string and stair lights
Manicured flower gardens and lush green grass
Smart technology
To take your backyard retreat to the next level, we also suggest putting a storage system in place. This could range from a deck box to a storage shed. Having a place to store your items will not only protect them from the elements when needed, but also provide you with a space to keep supplies, odds and ends. Effectively reducing clutter!
4. Traditional Aesthetic
In 2023, we expect to see a traditional aesthetic swoop the backyards of our nation by force.
Inspired by the Victorian era, we’re already starting to see gardeners and homeowners take a more traditional approach to their landscaping through the addition of more traditional plants and flowers, such as hydrangeas, roses and lilacs.
To achieve this traditional garden design, we suggest incorporating complementary elements such as white picket fencing, simple walkways, bird baths, elegant benches and seating, traditional flowers and plants, and a feminine colour palette consisting of white, light pink, lilac, and yellow.
5. Ponds and Water Features
With the right water feature, you can effectively maximize the atmosphere and aesthetic of your outdoor space, all while adding to the overall relaxation. The sounds of trickling water can only add to the natural elements within your backyard, especially if they attract birds and other forms of wildlife.
Water features you may want to consider can include:
Ponds
Fountains
Bird baths
Waterfalls
Pool or spa
Not only can the right atmosphere add to the overall atmosphere of your backyard, but it can even help to boost the value of your home as well. Especially if you are planning to list!
Why Upgrade My Landscape?
Why you decide to upgrade and invest in your landscape is dependant on a few factors. You could be motivated by wanting a place to spend time with your family, creating a safer environment for children, entertaining guests, or simply to boost the value of your home.
If you are planning to list, or you’ve recently purchased a home that could use a little TLC in the landscape department, some of the top trends in 2023 might be right for you!
