San Diego’s beauty is best enjoyed outdoors. There is gorgeous weather, year-round, great beaches, family friendly activities, and inspiring views everywhere you look. At finefurnituresandiego.com, we want to help you make the most of your space, inside and out. Use our guide to find inspiration in some of today’s hottest outdoor design trends for your garden, backyard or patio.
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1) Wildlife Friendly
Make your backyard a welcoming place for bees and humming birds by adding a water feature and planting flowers. If you add a water fountain do not add any bleach or other harmful chemicals to the water so that birds and other small animals can drink the water safely. Cosmos, sunflowers, and honeysuckles are particularly attractive to helpful pollinators like bees.
2) Low Maintenance Landscapes
Keep your backyard cool with easy to care for succulents, like the attractive blue ice agave, or perennial plants like sage. Rosemary is a low maintenance herb that is as tasty as it is to care for. If you’re still working on your green thumb, beginning with a rock garden and a few succulents or cactus is a great way to start! Ask at your local garden center about cactus plants for new plant parents.
3) Eco-Conscious
San Diegans love their city and part of that is taking eco responsibility at home. An easy way to start is by purchasing plants and vegetables from local farmers’ markets or shops. Planting local California plants in your backyard is better for your wallet, too! These plants are perfectly conditioned for our beautiful weather. Even so, collecting water in a rain barrel is an easy, inexpensive way to water your plants.
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4) Multi-Functional Landscaping
Use landscaping to transform our backyard into a magical hideaway. Vertical gardens, using shrubs or vegetables, can act as privacy fences or dividers. Create a winding path with edible herbs for a delightful kitchen garden you’ll be grateful for on pizza night. Stones can be also used to create a wall with built in seating.
5) Sunset Hues
Pink tones have been trending for several years, in fashion and décor. The Pantone color of the year for 2020 is Flame Scarlett, a bright orange-saffron. Combine soft pinks and corals with deep oranges, yellows, and even purples by planting flowering annuals like hydrangeas and marigolds. Add colorful throw pillows to an outdoor chaise and let the colors of a San Diego sunset be your inspiration.
Once you’ve got your landscaping all planned out, it’s time to work on your patio! Finefurnituresandiego.com offers the best in outdoor furniture at affordable prices. Your outdoor living room is just a few clicks away! We are a local company, offering free San Diego delivery. Make sure you’ve got a seat for everyone and a firepit for roasting marshmallows.
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