Garden Design Trends 2008
Becoming better stewards of the environment is an important Garden Trend in 2008. Planting trees, using native plants and creating backyard vegetable gardens underscore eco-awareness.

Gardeners are looking for easier care, smaller and lower maintenance gardens. Garden art is being widely used to express individuality. High maintenance water ponds are being replaced by easier to care for fountains and bird baths, and container gardens are a simpler way to add vegetables and plants to your outdoor space.

A big Garden Trend in 2008 is viewing your garden as an outdoor room and entertainment venue. Outdoor spaces will incorporate easy care, low maintenance high end furniture made of replenishable materials like bamboo and eucalyptus. They will include lighting, electronics and garden art such as statuary, gazing globes, bird baths, feeders fountains and trellises.

There is also an emphasis on “destination spaces” that are areas apart from the main garden area and are specifically designed as a retreat. They often include benches, a water feature, a fireplace or firepit, bird feeders and garden art. They are specifically intended for relaxation and are most often found in a secluded spot of the yard.

The Bird Garden reminds you that being in touch with nature in 2008 restores a sense of peace and well being, and benefits not only the individual, but the world as well.

Being in touch with nature in 2008 restores a sense of peace and well being and benefits not only the individual, but the world as well.