Owning a garden space in urban environments has been seen as a luxury feature, even though it has been a necessity factor of properties over history. Governments provide an alternative to the issue of the public not having enough space at their properties to have enough landscaped and maintained spaces that let its citizens unwind, relax, and take a breath of fresh air and time, realizing the importance of the need to take a break and socialize in a pleasant natural environment.
The decade, however, started by posing a great threat to human life, with the COVID-19 pandemic striking the planet and forcing people indoors into personal spaces rather than going out, socializing, and unwinding in public gardens or parks. Even after the world opened its doors like never before after almost two years of lockdown, the break that was brought by the pandemic seems to have lingering effects on how we socialize.
The time the world spent locked indoors, however, made everyone realize the importance of green garden spaces in their lives. People started to try keeping personalized, yet functional personal spots of greenery in whichever space they live in. Personal gardens were not something that was nonexistent before, but they have gained significantly wider appeal in the post-pandemic world.
Recent trends in home designs show the increased appeal for the need for outdoor spaces in private properties. A very evident trend among them is backyards housing open kitchens and vegetable gardens, helping homeowners to lead a more sustainable lifestyle. Popular approaches of gardening, with floral and ornate plants still holds value, as they add aesthetic value to a home as it has been so throughout history.
Outdoor spaces offer added functionality to everyday life, with homeowners growing more interested in maintaining garden, pergolas, grilling stations, outdoor dining areas, lounges, play areas, etc. A well-landscaped garden space helps to create a space that is welcoming and something that blends with nature. Some of the leading aspects of landscaping outdoor spaces include the aesthetic appeal they bring to a home, which is sustainable, and giving back to nature as much as it can on the aspect we take from nature.
Some of the best practices while creating, maintaining, and owning a private garden that is well landscaped include ensuring sustainability, effective water management, smart usage of technology, and keeping up with aesthetic trends in landscaping, which will provide homeowners with an appealing and comfortable spot of green spaces.
Landscaping outdoor spaces by focusing on eco-friendly practices are gaining popularity in recent times. Homeowners increasingly use drought-resistant plants that need fewer amounts of water, offer greater greenery, and are adaptable to adverse weather conditions. Features like rain gardens are slowly becoming the face of sustainable landscaping. People are becoming inclined to such features because of their low maintenance and cost-effectiveness.
Maximizing the efficiency of the water that is used for the plants is the most important part of having a well-maintained garden. In times of water becoming a scarce resource, not wasting water is a civic responsibility. Methods that help water to be reused are the best way to implement while landscaping a responsible garden. Especially in a place like Dubai where rain is a myth, the temperatures and rainfall become less and less predictable. Excessive and unnecessary water flow can damage the soil, mud, and vegetation. The effective use of drainage systems can control erosion and other similar issues.
Implementing smart technologies helps homeowners maintain their landscaped spaces efficiently. Automated irrigation that minimizes wastage of water, techniques that help retain rainwater, and recycling water from domestic usage are some of the most common methods of smart landscaping that are helped by ever-evolving technological advancements.
In addition, automated landscape irrigation systems can work wonders when it comes to keeping plants and vegetation alive. You can sense the health of your plant and optimize care methods by controlling the illumination with the advent of technology-controlled backyards.
People are now longing to spend more and more time in their backyards than indoors. The approach towards landscape and outdoor design has changed drastically since the pandemic. The clients that approach us at Elkin Corp mostly want to blur the line between indoor and outdoor with smooth transitions as they step out. There are various methods through which you can achieve this seamless transition, such as outdoor kitchens, dining areas, fire pits, and meditation spaces. Create your desired ambiance in the backyard with Elkin Corp.
One of the biggest trends that we have observed in 2024 is bursting your outdoor garden with brighter and warm colors. People are starting to embrace the vibrant nature by planting colorful plants in the backyard. At Elkin Corp, our garden and landscape design experts will help you achieve the vibrant look of your outdoor garden. We will help you with the color scheme that goes well with the theme that you are looking for.
At Elkin Corp, we believe in the school of thought that pushes the idea of conservation by not compromising on the overall aesthetics of a project. We bridge the gap between aesthetics and conservation with the help of modern tools that are available. Our experts at Elkin Corp have observed trends and shifts in the ongoing and upcoming years. We hope you have gone through them in this article and taken a good look at the shift in trends. Turn your garden and outdoor landscape around with Elkin Corp and give your backyard the desired look.
