With the rise of remote work in recent years, more and more people are using their homes not just for life, but for work and play, as well. Many are finding that moving activities outside is the best way to expand their home’s usable footprint. Plus they get to create and beautify these spaces with an ever-expanding palette of plants.
Designing an outdoor room doesn’t have to mean pricey hardscaping or major construction projects – so put that hard hat away! Our
latest blog explores how three principles of plant choice can create a serious statement in your outdoor room:
Privacy: Use trees such as
Golden Oakland Holly and
Forever Goldy Arborvitae as a thick, noise-buffering privacy hedge.
Mood: Plants set the mood for an outdoor room. Go tropical with
'Neverland' Agapanthus or popping pink-hued
Delta Jazz Crapemyrtle.
Function: Keep some
DownHome Harvest Thornless
Blackberry and
Blueberry varieties near the kitchen door, or pots of herbs and maybe a
Chef’s Choice Culinary Rosemary near the outdoor grill. Mint by the patio bar? Yes, please!
Read on to learn what other trees, shrubs, and perennials can be put to work in your own backyard living spaces.
