Greenside Landscaping

10291 s. 1300 e. #201

Sandy, Utah 84094

(801) 501-9666

Landscaping Trends in

2016: A Survey

Houzz, a popular online magazine for home design, conducted a survey on

the recent trends in landscaping projects. The magazine sent out the survey

to its readers, asking them about their past and future outdoor projects. In

February 2016, Houzz released the results of the survey. Below are some of

the survey’s key findings:

1. Low Maintenance and Unified Style

Forty-six percent of the participants say that their landscape design should

complement the current style of their house. Most of them note that

integrating their design with the neighborhood’s is the least of their worries.

Instead, they focus on the overall look of their property. Eighty percent of the

homeowners also say it is significant that the design of their lawn or back

yard is easy to maintain.

2. Backyard Updates With Structural Elements

Three out of four homeowners are adding structural elements to their

backyard. In fact, 43% of this group built a patio or terrace, 24% added a

gazebo or pergola, while 7% of them constructed a swimming pool or a hot

tub. Some of them also say that they updated their outdoor space with a

workshop, a deck, a greenhouse, and a playground.

3. Focus on the Lawn

Eighty percent of homeowners are updating their lawn in 2016,

compared to the 76% ratio of lawn upgrades recorded in 2015. In this

group, 42% are focusing on replanting, while 31% of them are

overhauling the whole lawn. Homeowners who are replanting prefer low-

maintenance plants, blossoming flowers, and drought-resistant plants.

4. Additional Outdoor Lighting

More than half of the homeowners will include outdoor lighting updates in

their landscaping projects. The majority of them prefer LED lighting in

their pathways, patios, lawn, driveways, and other outdoor areas.

Seventy-nine percent of these homeowners say outdoor lighting is for

décor purposes, while the remaining population of the group notes

comfort, safety, security, and curb appeal as other reasons for the

update.

5. Pet-Friendly Yard

Many homeowners consider their pets whenever they have

landscaping projects. Thirty-seven percent of pet owners made

outdoor upgrades to create a space for their pets to run and play,

while 25% replanted their garden or lawn with toxin-free plants and

22% built pet-friendly fences.

Apart from these trends, the survey also notes that 9 out of 10

homeowners spent or are planning to spend around $5,000 on minor

landscaping projects. On the other hand, 2 out of 5 homeowners spent

or are planning to spend $20,000 on larger outdoor remodeling

projects.

Resources:

http://www.getgreenside.com

http://info.houzz.com/rs/804-JLJ-

529/images/2016HouzzLandscapingStudy.pdf