3 Garden Trends We Are Embracing in 2023

Happy New Year!!  The Garden Girls can’t wait to spend another year transforming underutilized outdoor spaces into productive, awe-inspiring gardens.  Here are three garden trends that we are embracing in our designs and our own yards this year.

Make It Social

Let’s be honest as gardeners we always want to share our plants with others.  A garden should be more than just a place for the gardener to enjoy.  There is something magical about eating a meal in the garden or relaxing in a comfy spot among the plants.  One of the easiest ways to make a garden social is to add seating.  When designing a garden space, consider adding a long harvest table for a crowd, a bistro table or bench for intimate gathering or chairs around a fire pit for the whole family to enjoy.     

Add Natives

Native plants are those occurring naturally in a region and are most beneficial for pollinators like bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other wildlife.  Native plants are wonderful because they are used to local conditions, thus low maintenance. For Houston, natives are heat and drought tolerant.  When looking at a garden project, we always want to consider adding natives to the area.  Some of our favorite natives are grasses like Gulf Coast Muhly, Texas Lantana, Turk’s Cap, Yaupon Holly and Rudbeckia.  

Give It Personality

We love to ooh and aah over Instagram gardens.  But nothing makes a garden more special than having the gardener’s personality come through in the space.  Don’t be afraid to mix styles and add personality to your garden.  We love seeing formal boxwoods combined with salvias for a cottage garden feel or add philodendrons for a modern flare.  You can also add personality to your garden with accessories, like orbs, signs, lights and statues.  If you love it, add it to your garden!!!

If you are ready to transform your outdoor area in 2023, book a consult today.  The Garden Girls will get to know you, your space and design a garden that makes you smile.