Tuesday 28 February 2012

The Latest Trends in Contemporary Gardens for Commercial Spaces


Could your business use some landscaping to brighten up an entrance, courtyard or lawn space surrounding your building? A vibrant contemporary garden could make your business, whether it is office-based or hospitality centred,  more appealing to new customers and clients and contribute to a high impact first impression.

Planting a contemporary garden in your courtyard or outdoor break area can also make the working day much more relaxing and enjoyable for all employees. To brighten up your workplace today, consider using some of these latest trends for contemporary gardens.

  •   Eco-Friendly
Many of the latest landscape designs have had a strong focus on sustainability and water conservation to build comprehensive environmentally friendly solutions. These landscapes are easy to care for and do not pose a heavy drain on resources, making them perfect for commercial applications.

  • Simplicity
There has been a move towards simplicity in public landscape designs of late. The new style of landscaping creates a high impact with large expanses of the same plant, emphasising one striking texture or colour, and reducing the number of different plants used overall.

  • Healthy Planting
If you want to redesign your office courtyard or surrounds with some fresh landscaping, you might want to consider the trend of planting for health and wellness. There is no doubt that a contemporary gardens can be beneficial to our happiness and general well-being, but many plants can also help with physical health by improving the air quality.

  • Water Feature
A water feature in a well designed garden can create a soothing and calming effect, especially in a busy commercial space. Consider creating a naturalistic setting as an escape from the working day by planting a native wetlands style contemporary garden.

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