Think of your garden as an extension of your room to enjoy and relax in. If you liven up your garden with inspirational garden trends, you can enjoy the great outdoors for most of the year. Whether you want to give your garden a complete makeover or simply want to add new elements to improve its functionality, we’ve compiled 5 inspirational garden trends to steer you in the right direction.

Container gardens
Container gardening adds incredible versatility to your garden no matter its size. Plants in containers can easily be moved to suit your landscaping needs. Moreover, you can easily coordinate your color scheme to achieve the desired look without resorting to major landscaping. Some of the best plants for container gardening include bergenia, Japanese Pieris, golden creeping Jenny, boxwood, and lettuces.

Be sure to use the right containers so that the plants can thrive. You can choose from containers made from traditional terracotta, concrete, zinc, molded plastic, and hypertufa. Containers are very useful if you are renting a property too!

Outdoor kitchens

If you love to cook, installing an outdoor kitchen in your garden is a great way to transform your garden into a place everyone in the family will enjoy spending time. Along with offering outdoor space for barbecues, an outdoor kitchen extends your entertaining space.

Camellia bushes

Camellias are known for their year-round striking, dark green foliage, and lovely waxen blooms in the winter. They make excellent container plants for patios, porches, and other outdoor areas. For years, these plants have been a symbol of elegance in many Portugal homes. No matter the size of your garden, you can liven up your space with camellias as they don’t take up too much space. You can grow them in containers if you don’t have much space and ensure the container has a generous drainage hole. Ensure the plants are well hydrated and avoid large fluctuations in moisture.

Window boxes

No matter where you live, window boxes can add charm and curb appeal to your garden. Just because you have limited outdoor space, it doesn’t mean you can’t experience the joys of gardening. Be sure to select a window that gets a fair bit of sunlight so the plants can thrive. Also, choosing a good soil mix will ensure the plants grow healthily. Consider the weight and durability of the window box and secure the boxes with brackets. Some of the plants that are perfect for window boxes include—coleus, sweet potato vine, petunias, creeping Jenny, dusty miller, fuchsia, impatiens, snapdragon, and verbena.

Retractable roof pergolas

Installing a retractable roof pergola in your Portugal home is a good idea if you want to make the most of your outdoor space. Along with extending your living space, it allows you to enjoy your outdoor space most of the year without the limitations of a solid roof and adds to the value of your home. A retractable roof pergola is aesthetically pleasing, works for both small and large spaces, and brings your outdoor living dreams to life.