by Simpson Landscape | Jan 4, 2016 | Articles |
Happy New Year! At Simpson Landscape, we are welcoming 2016 along with a new crop of trends and developments in the gardening industry. In general, we’re all becoming more eco-conscious. We’re moving more toward using native plants, which is good for the environment and for the gardener. People are connecting more with nature, and there is a growing ideology of gardening for the greater good. So, our gardens are getting “greener.” Here are some of the other hot gardening trends to be looking for in 2016: Hyper Color Gardens From vivid neon shades to brilliant bi-color plants, gardeners want to make their landscape designs stand out with super-bright flowers in 2016. For instance, this Rose Mallow/Hardy Hibiscus plant blooms with huge, dramatic flowers in bright pink, red or white, often with a contrasting eye. ‘Moy Grande,’ ‘Flare’ and ‘Lord Baltimore’ are Texas Superstar varieties. Fragrance Rules Colorful gardens have added appeal when the air is filled with intoxicating fragrance. An aromatic garden is a wonderful place to sit and relax and take in all the pleasant perfumes the plants lend to the atmosphere. Flowers such as Oriental Lilies, Phlox and Dianthus are stunning showstoppers that offer a powerful, distinctive aroma. Heat-Tolerant Landscape Although we are enjoying a few months of slightly cooler temperatures right now, it won’t be long before the Texas heat returns to fry our foliage. Heat-loving plants such as Texas Lantana and Salvia offer a profuse show of color over a long season, while succulents, such as Agave and Yucca, are tough plants that are a good choice for dry gardens and containers. The heat-tolerance trend...