Landscape & Urban Design Issue 33 2018 | Page 24

GARDEN DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2018 FROM THE SGD The Society of Garden Designers leading designers give their predictions on the hot new trends in garden design for 2018, including the planting, landscape materials and design styles we can expect to see in our gardens this year.   DESIGN THEMES  MATERIALS  OUTDOOR LIVING COPPER  According to award-winning garden designer John Wyer FSGD,outdoor structures are set to be big in 2018, and not just your average summerhouse. ‘Plug and Play’ pergolas, with integrated drainage, lighting a