As the weather changes from cold to warm and the flowers start to bloom, new landscaping trends start to pop up for homeowners in Illinois. Each person has their own taste in how their home should be landscaped, but we are seeing a few people taking notice of some particular ideas.
Firepit
The first one is among the most popular in the Mokena area, and that is having a fire pit installed into the rear patio. Fire pits have been on the rise for a couple of years now, but they’ve really started to take off. Homeowners are embracing the idea and putting their own unique spins on it. Some homeowners are having stone seating installed around the firepit and some are having luxury outdoor furniture placed around the fire.
Entertaining
One other trend that is popping up is having an outdoor bar installed. This often goes along with an outdoor kitchen, but people are starting to have a separate area entirely that is dedicated to serving their friends drinks during a party or event. These bars are being built out of stone and brick with cabinets and refrigerators behind the bar to house drinks that need to be kept out of the heat.
People are starting to view their backyard as more than just a yard. It is an extension of the home, and it is being treated as such. Having a covered living room type landscape installed is something that brings the home and the backyard into one cohesive unit, and it allows you to sit outside and enjoy the smells of spring while feeling like you’re in your living room.
The outdoor living room is often accompanied by an outdoor fireplace. This feature can be made of stone or brick, and it can truly tie the feeling of comfort together.
Eco-Friendly
Another trend that is popping up is what is called a “Pollinator Garden.” This is a type of garden that is specifically designed to attract insects and animals with flowers that they can enjoy, such as sunflowers and daisies. Not only are these gardens beautiful and good for the environment, being able to watch wildlife in your own yard is very interesting and fun for the kids.
With the spring sun coming out, one of the first things that comes to mind is “water,” such as a pool, but more and more people are starting to think beyond a pool and more toward a special water feature like a koi pond. The installation of a koi pond brings a unique tranquility to a home and, of course, you can have new fish friends.
One of the most timeless landscaping ideas is having a garden of your favorite flowers, but a new thing that homeowners in Mokena are starting to do is have the garden mapped out and landscaped into a specific shape. For example, you could have a garden of tulips that is in the shape of a heart or in the shape of your initials. As the modern and contemporary aesthetic is sweeping across America, people are even having bushes and trees planted and then trimmed into shapes. Not only are these ideas unique and fresh, they are also eco-friendly and leave a positive impact on the environment.
