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  Homeowners will drive the market transition toward environmentally friendly outdoor design through their innovative sustainable design solutions during 2026. Outdoor areas now serve as home additions which offer functional areas together with comfortable spaces that feature attractive designs. The team at Groundswell Landscape already creates outdoor spaces which demonstrate upcoming design elements. The following outdoor design trends will direct the development of outdoor design services during 2026. 1. Multi-Zone Outdoor Living Homeowners today want to establish different outdoor areas for their activities because the conventional single patio or deck design fails to fulfill their requirements. Homeowners want to establish multiple outdoor areas which function as separate dining spaces and lounging areas and cooking zones and working areas. The outdoor zones maintain a single design aesthetic through landscaping which enables independent operation to maximize yard funct...

A truly inspiring landscape begins with plants—living elements that create movement, color, texture, and emotion. At Groundswell Design , our planting design services go beyond traditional landscaping. We create intentional plant communities that thrive naturally, enrich biodiversity, and elevate the character of every outdoor space. Planting design is the art and science of understanding how species coexist, how seasons shift, and how the land itself breathes. Our approach blends horticultural expertise with landscape architecture principles to create gardens that look beautiful from day one—and grow even better with time. Designing with Nature, Not Against It A successful planting plan begins with deep observation: • How does sunlight move across the site? • What soil structures and microclimates exist? • Which native plants thrive naturally here? By studying these relationships, we choose plant palettes that highlight structure, color harmony, seasonal layering, and ecolog...