Date Posted: Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Posted by: Tanya Zanfa (Master Admin)
Source: http://www.mississauga.com/shopping-story/5331510-what-s-the-late...
What’s the latest in exterior design and landscaping? Find out here…
What’s the latest in exterior design and landscaping? Find out here…
At Homeland Landscapes in Mississauga they are always up to date on the latest trends on exterior design and landscaping. If you are looking for ways to update your property, here are some truly inspired ideas based on the latest gardening trends.
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Natural and manmade “hardscaping”
Hardscaping introduces both manmade and natural materials to add inspired and organic features in the garden. These larger features can include items such as boulders or weather worn drift wood but can also be reclaimed items such as rail ties or old barn doors. You will also see manmade items such as interlocking brick or naturally honed items such as flagstone. These materials can be introduced as patios and paths but can also be incorporated in the building of structures from outdoor kitchens and bars to fire and water features.
Pathways to add flow
Pathways are no longer just being used for practical purposes. Instead they can be placed anywhere in the garden to lead to a favourite tree or garden bed, or to focus the eye on special focal points in the yard such as a chair placed under a shady tree. Creating clear paths leading to sheds and pools offer more functional aspects of your property and also offer easier care. Curves soften the look of paths and offer interesting, winding trails leading to magical spaces in your garden. Adding ground cover in combination with flagstone creates a pretty detail to pathways while making them softer underfoot.
Tone on tone trend
Developing garden beds using a tone on tone colour scheme offers a refined and sophisticated look to your garden. You can use variegated leaves, white and creamy flowers or look at layering various types of plants such as grasses, shrubs and trees to add visual height to the garden. This not only looks good but is also easy to maintain.
Secret gardens
Many homeowners are seeking a place for solace and serenity with the creation of quiet spaces away from the home becoming quite popular. Instead of just having the standard spot right off the back of the house, homeowners are creating special, private spots in back corners, under trees or hidden by a natural feature such as a hedge or rose bushes. These quiet spots are lovely with flagstone patios, a chair or two for reading and lots of cooling shade.
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