Most people saw a lot of changes in 2020. Needless to say, most people were focused on staying home and finding ways to relax in their own backyard. With 2021 in full swing, it is the perfect time to think about upgrading your landscape before spring is sprung. If you are stuck for ideas or if you just want to try something new, our list of outdoor living landscaping trends for 2021 can help.

Outdoor Living Landscaping Trends For 2021

Improve Your Outdoor Living Areas

After being cooped up indoors for the past year, now is the perfect time to upgrade your outdoor living spaces. Transform them from simple aesthetic spaces into areas where you can lounge, play, hang out, and even host a meal. Consider installing stamped and colored concrete patios, fire pits, and gazebos to make the most of your outdoor space. Instead of staying indoors, bring your life outside. Even if you only have a small outdoor area to work with, you can create a handsome outdoor nook for lounging and entertaining when the weather cooperates.

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Take Your Landscape the Native Route

Native plants used to be a trend that was popular in low water areas only. Now, it has started to gather steam in every locality. Using native plants to cover your landscape will not only save you money but will also help keep your yard looking fresh and vibrant much longer. Native plants are perfectly adapted to your environment, and they are less likely to cause problems when it comes time to deal with garden maintenance. You don’t have to worry about special watering or lighting conditions since they have been growing in your area for generations.

Ditch The Modern Look For A Eco-Friendly Landscape

Modern styles have been trending for quite some time, but now is the perfect time to adopt a timeless design. Instead of traditional or modern gardens, consider upgrading to one that fits in with nature. When considering your new landscape, think about lush elements that are more naturalistic than the overly planned landscapes of the past. Let some things stay wild so friendly wildlife can move in. Nothing is more peaceful than looking out the window to watch a family of local birds build a nest or to watch the bees buzzing over your native flowers. This also means that your landscape will be much easier to care for since you no longer have to worry about meticulous landscaping.

Add Purpose Driven Plants to Your Landscape

Landscaping is a great way to create curb appeal for your home, but you can also add food-producing plants for an extra bonus. Add a range of food-producing plants that can feed your family and that look great during their dormant seasons. Think about colored cauliflower, blue kale, mini watermelons, and more. When it comes to food-producing plants that look good on your landscape all year long, there are hundreds of options. No matter what outdoor living landscaping design you choose, 2021 is sure to be a year of creative change.

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Fire Pit Designs Landscaping Services

Imagine the ambiance created in your backyard landscape by a custom fire pit. Nothing is more inviting on a cool spring night or for fall and winter gatherings of family and friends. A fire pit may be used to provide warmth during outdoor entertaining, but also as a heat source for outdoor cooking or simply roasting marshmallows. Our trained custom fire pit installers are experts in turning your vision into reality. More…

Outdoor Living Landscaping Services

Unlimited Outdoor Kitchen offers a professional outdoor kitchen, outdoor fireplace, and outdoor living room design, building, and installation services with FREE ESTIMATES. More…

Retaining Walls Landscaping Services

Enhance the beauty of your landscape with a retaining wall that is customized to coordinate with your home’s exterior. At Arbor Hills, our retaining wall designer will create a functional retaining wall that is aesthetically pleasing for your personal taste, and within your target budget. With the many materials available today, the retaining wall project you’ve been considering is just a phone call away! More…

Stamped and Colored Concrete

It is time to upgrade or replace some of the hardscape features surrounding your home? Stamped and colored concrete is a beautiful and affordable material. It enhances the color and texture featured on your home’s exterior. Stamped concrete in textures from modern to rustic is available to coordinate with your home’s existing design features. Colored concrete can be blended to match or enhance your home’s exterior color scheme. A designer from Arbor Hills will consider all these existing features at your site visit and when designing your project. More…

Patio Pavers Landscaping Services

Concrete pavers are a great way to improve your landscape and garden. They are super strong and lend themselves to many hardscaping projects. They rarely crack but if they do, each piece is easily replaceable. More…

Landscape Lighting Designs

Outdoor lighting can be nearly as important to the overall look and feel of your home as the landscaping itself. So you shouldn’t short-change yourself by skimping on quality lighting products. We are a full-service landscape and waterscape company that can solve all of your residential and commercial lighting needs anywhere in Omaha and the surrounding areas. More…

Water Feature Landscaping Designs

Imagine the sight and sound of bubbling water as you relax in your outdoor sanctuary. A water feature can give just the right ambiance to your outdoor retreat. Or, if you are looking for a water feature with traffic-slowing curb appeal, a designer from Arbor Hills will help you choose the water feature that best enhances your home. More…

Sod Installation Services

Whether you have just built your home, cleared agricultural land for your personal use or simply want to improve the look of your existing yard, having sod installed is a fast way to create the lush, green carpet of grass you want. It offers instant satisfaction rather than the weeks of waiting and anticipating whether or not your grass seed is going to grow. Plus, using sod offers a host of other benefits. More…

Mulch & Rock Landscaping Services

The concept, to design, to delivery and installation, we have more than 20 years of experience in the landscaping industry in Omaha and surrounding areas. Our services include delivery, full installation, and clean-up of mulch and rock around your beds, trees, and more. More…

Plants & Shrubs Landscaping

Plants and shrubs are the backbone of your landscape and should be the first things you plant. Proper selection will enhance a home’s appearance and increase property value while reflecting the homeowner’s style and personality. More…

Tree Nursery

Let our trained nursery professionals assist you in selecting the perfect tree or shrub to complete your landscape. We carry a selection that is unmatched in the Omaha and the surrounding areas and are willing and eager to explain our favorites. Improved varieties are introduced each year and we always strive to carry the best and newest – varieties more resistant to disease, shade trees better able to withstand storm damage and ornamentals in unique colors, shapes, and sizes you have to see to believe. More…