Landscaping in 2025: What’s shaping outdoor spaces this year?
Landscaping in 2025 is all about practicality, durability, and sustainability. Whether you’re working on a garden makeover, commercial project, or hard landscaping job, the right materials can make all the difference. From instant hedging for quick privacy to porcelain and natural stone paving for a quality finish, the demand for low-maintenance, long-lasting solutions is bigger than ever.
Here’s a look at what’s shaping outdoor spaces this year – plus how Palmer Nurseries can help you get the job done with top trade supplies.
Sustainable landscaping: The rise of eco-friendly materials
With growing awareness around climate change and sustainability, there’s an increasing demand for eco-friendly landscaping materials. Clients are looking for permeable paving, recycled aggregates, and organic soil solutions to create greener outdoor spaces.
How we can help:
Our high-quality compost and topsoil provide nutrient-rich foundations for planting while improving soil health.
Our bark and wood chip options offer a sustainable solution for mulching, weed suppression, and moisture retention – reducing water usage and maintaining healthy beds.
Our Inturf Classic turf is an environmentally friendly choice, crafted without plastic or netting. It not only absorbs more carbon dioxide, helping to lower environmental impact, but also maintains a great colour year-round, resists disease, and withstands extreme weather conditions.
Instant impact: Ready-made hedging & hard landscaping
More homeowners and commercial clients want instant results when it comes to outdoor spaces. Instead of waiting years for hedges to establish, they’re turning to instant hedging solutions for immediate privacy and structure. Hard landscaping elements such as paving, edging, and decorative aggregates also continue to be in high demand for creating defined outdoor areas.
How we can help:
Our Elveden Instant Hedging provides an immediate green screen, perfect for boundaries, noise reduction, and security.
Our range of natural stone and porcelain paving (supplied through Strata Stones) allows landscapers to create stunning patios, pathways, and driveways that last.
Our Excil Edge and Rite Edge products help achieve clean, professional edging in driveways, paths, and lawns.
Multi-functional outdoor spaces
The garden is no longer just for plants – it’s an extension of the home or business. People are looking for practical, multi-functional outdoor areas, whether it’s fire pit zones, outdoor kitchens, or work-from-garden spaces.
How we can help:
Our drive-thru concrete station makes it easy to collect exactly the amount of concrete, mortar, or screed you need – from 0.25m³ upwards, perfect for patio bases, fence posts, garden structures, and outdoor seating areas.
Our hard landscaping materials (including paving, sand, stone, and sub-base) help create durable, stylish, and long-lasting outdoor spaces.
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Natural and textured finishes: The beauty of stone
As minimalism fades, textured surfaces and natural materials are taking centre stage in landscaping design. The demand for natural stone paving, rock features, and rustic finishes is on the rise.
How we can help:
We offer natural stone and porcelain paving in partnership with Strata Stones, the sole UK supplier of ethically sourced natural stone from their own quarries in India.
Whether you need sandstone, limestone, or modern porcelain, we’ve got top-quality options to suit any project.
Low-maintenance landscaping: Less work, more enjoyment
More homeowners and businesses are opting for low-maintenance outdoor spaces that look great with minimal upkeep. Instead of high-maintenance areas, they’re choosing durable, easy-care materials that stand the test of time.
How we can help:
Our decorative bark and wood chip provide a natural, low-maintenance ground cover – great for weed suppression and moisture retention.
Our natural stone and porcelain paving offers long-lasting, low-upkeep surfaces for patios, driveways, and pathways.
Our compost and topsoil help create healthy, self-sustaining planting areas, reducing the need for excessive watering and fertilisers.
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash
Get 2025-ready with Palmer Nurseries
If you’re planning landscaping projects for 2025, make sure you’re working with the right materials. At Palmer Nurseries, we provide top-quality trade supplies – from soil, concrete, and paving to instant hedging and edging solutions – helping you stay ahead.
