Key Points
Front yard trends for spring 2026 focus on sustainability and variety.
Native plants and pollinator-friendly gardens will continue to rise.
Incorporating fruit trees, bold-colored flowers, and seating into yards will also be popular.
Spring is still a few months away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t daydream about warmer weather, springtime bouquets and blooms, and outdoor hangouts. We spoke with landscaping experts to learn which front yard trends they predict will be huge in 2026, especially once spring arrives.
Here are six front yard trends to look forward to, and the main themes are sustainability and variety.
Meet the Expert
Caroline Ervin is the landscape designer for Caroline Ervin Landscape Design
Katie Tamony is a plant expert and trend spotter for Monrovia Nursery.
Anthony Musso is a Landscape Designer at Hicks Landscapes
Eco-Friendly Features
Landscapers and designers agree that eco-conscious choices are at the forefront for homeowners, for both climate and maintenance reasons.
“A pristine front lawn requires lots of harsh chemicals and lots of water to maintain,” explains Caroline Ervin, landscape designer for Caroline Ervin Landscape Design.
She suggests that allowing the lawn to be a blend of grasses, perennials, and groundcovers will be the trend this year, offering a more natural, relaxed look that is environmentally friendly.
Edible Landscaping
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In addition to ground cover, you can also expect variety in terms of the vegetation. This spring, experts expect edible landscaping to be big. In other words: Growing fruits veggies isn’t just for the back yard.
“Gardeners drawn to this trend are finding new uses for edibles, growing more varieties in containers, selecting plants that add beauty and interest in addition to food, and expanding their growing zone by overwintering fruit and citrus trees,” explains Katie Tamony of Monrovia Nursery.
She cites kiwi, persimmon, and figs among the top choices to look out for, in addition to special spins on traditional fruits. (Think: columnar apple trees, ultra-compact blueberries, and espaliered peaches.)
Native Plants
While selecting native plants is a trend that “has been building for years, it feels especially relevant now in the wake of climate change,” Anthony Musso, landscape designer at Hicks Landscapes, says.
“As climates continue to shift, thoughtfully selected plant material can help stabilize landscapes and work in harmony with regional conditions,” Musso adds.
Musso also notes that native plants are naturally adapted to their environments, meaning they can not only survive but also thrive with minimal intervention and upkeep, which is ideal for busy schedules.
Bringing the Indoors Out
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It’s no secret that backyards have been used as gathering spaces, but experts note that there is growing interest in treating the front yard as an extension of the home, viewed as another “room” to use and decorate.
“We love putting a picnic area in a front garden or a patio with chairs for morning light and coffee,” Molly Sedlacek, the founder of landscape design and outdoor product studio ORCA, says.
Pollinator-Friendly Plants
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Alongside native plants, there is an increased focus on pollinator gardens in front yards this year. Adding these types of plants to your garden not only benefits pollinators but also encourages native biodiversity in your flowering plants and healthier food production for your edible plants.
“Pollinator gardens are not just for the backyard,” Ervin says. “Layering in a wide variety of flowering shrubs with long bloom times also offers lots of color and interest through the seasons.”
For those concerned about the possibility of a front-yard garden looking messy or “weedy” when choosing these plants, Ervin suggests using larger swaths of the same plant to create a more intentional design. She also suggests including a few evergreen shrubs to create a pattern and create interest.”
Bright, Vibrant Blooms
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Expect to see lots of pinks this spring season. Wave Petunias turned 30 years old in 2025, and to celebrate, Wave leaned into its iconic pink branding and launched a celebratory new hue for the 2026 growing season, light pink called Pink Pearl.
Gardeners will go even bolder, too.
“Homeowners are leaning into bold, vibrant blocks of rich jewel tones like deep plums, golds, and saturated pinks so gardens feel jubilant and full of personality,” Laura Janney, gardener, instructor, and owner of The Inspired Garden, says.
Janney says people are leaning into eclectic, imperfect looks rather than extremely well-manicured ones.
“The look is all about layers and an abundance of flowers,” she says.
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