Revolutionary new trends in landscaping—moving closer to nature

There have been new developments brewing for some time now, but experiences such as the Covid confinement have had a marked and most likely lasting effect on the way people see their homes, gardens and the whole live-workspace.

Gardens have been many different things over time – a welcome green haven for some; an ornate manicured work of art for owners of grand homes; a lifestyle extension to a villa or even a value-added feature in terms of style, investment and quality of life. A garden is the feature that is the first calling card of your beautiful home, the place where your children can safely run around and play, a comfortable area to socialise and relax, or simply the lovely green zone that frames views and lifts the senses. Whatever a garden is to you, it should always be the icing on the cake that simply completes your home and makes it perfect for you!

 

Recent trends

Recent trends in landscaping include a more environmentally friendly approach by landscapers and clients alike, involving in the first instance indigenous plants that are perfectly adapted to local climatic and soil conditions. In the case of the Costa del Sol this means drought-resistant Mediterranean flora that is made up of fragrant pines, practical heather and succulent plants, evocative palm trees, pretty cork oaks that add character to a property, and of course colourful, resilient flowering plants and creepers such as bougainvillea, jacaranda and lavender.

They add the fragrances of the Mediterranean to your garden, blending in with the surrounding nature and complementing the architectural styling of your home. What’s more, they’re in balance with local resources and won’t have you spending a fortune on irrigation while looking every bit as lovely as a temperate or tropical garden. The variations and options are many, so we’re there to help you create your own perfect Garden of Eden.

 

 

New trends

Lighting has been another important feature, as has the inclusion of rustic recycled wood, stone and steel decorative elements, all combined with ever-greater flair and style to create fantastic outdoor spaces that can be as natural or as much of a lifestyle extension of your home as you like. But the surreal experience surrounding Covid and the associated lockdown, during which people spend extended periods of time living and working at home has truly shaped 2020 as a year of change.

They mostly stem from the way society has been affected by these experiences, many of which are resulting in the faster adaptation of trends that we have seen growing for some time now, such as remote working, made possible by developments in modern technology and communications. When we overcome the Covid crisis and return to normal, a lot of people will continue to work from home for part or all of their working weeks – resulting in a greater focus on the home as a place to spend a large part of your time.

As a result, people are now looking for properties that are more spacious, offer workspaces and greater lifestyle options, as well as being closer to nature. Downtown areas have lost a bit of their gloss in the process, and suburban and country locations seem more popular than they have been for a long time – but there is another factor too, and that is a new appreciation for gardens. Ground floor apartments are highly sought after, townhouses more in vogue and villas with at least a reasonably sized garden score high.

 

New features

People want lovely outdoor spaces with pools, terraces and amazing features such as bars, fire pits, barbecues and hot tubs, but now more than ever they also desire a green space where children can run free and have fun, and that affords the family a floral haven where they can relax and breathe freely in their own little oasis. Increasingly, we seek a little private area, a buffer zone just for ourselves, whether the great outdoors is on our doorstep or we’re in the middle of a city. 

Moreover, it’s not all down to Covid and spending more time at home; as the world becomes more modern, faster and more automated, we instinctively seek out a more natural environment that surrounds us with cosseting beauty and positivity – a place where we can slow down the pace of life and feel safe with our loved ones. 

 

Today’s landscapers are well adept at creating spaces such as this that are in sync with nature and the surrounding resources. Contact us to design your vision of the perfect garden.