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2017 Outdoor Trends to Inspire You

As the weather warms up and things start to bloom, everyone is ready to get outdoors. Being outdoors seems to always remind me how much work I have yet to do outside. So before you head off to Lowe’s or Home Depot, take a look at some of these outdoor trends that are inspiring us on Pinterest. You may decide to go in a different direction with your outdoor investments this year.

Vertical Planters

If you don’t have much space or want to make a statement on your back patio, vertical planters may be a good option for you. Here are a few DIY options for creating these vertical planters – whether it’s a standalone, hung on a fence or leaning against a wall, there are a lot of ways you can create this interesting focal point.


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Medicinal Plants

Plants are now being used for their healing properties, check out the list below and consider finding a place on your garden or flower beds to add a few of these to save on your medical bills.


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Outdoor Succulent Plants

Succulents are everywhere now, outside and inside. They take less water and can offer an interesting addition to your patio. We love the different colors and textures, not to mention they’re low maintenance.


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Create Outdoor Rooms

In 2017, everyone is going to be getting serious about extending their home outdoors. With things like gazebos, screened in porches, fire pits and outdoor furniture, you can create an extended space for entertaining or relaxing.


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What other trends are you noticing? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below.

Do you have any trends you’ve seen lately? Tell us!