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Last week we talked about using pots and other containers in your yard and garden as a 2025 landscape trend. In researching this topic, I found several other trends that might work in the West Texas climate while making your life better in the process.
The recent pandemic got many people out of their houses and brought with it an interest in growing food. It turns out that an edible landscape can be achieved in West Texas with a little know how. I continue to sing the praises of fellow Master Gardeners John Cappadonna and Kristi Clemmer for being able to very successfully do this very thing.
John’s Facebook page “West Texas Vegetable Gardening” is full of instructions relating to a successful garden from making compost to harvesting. Kristi’s Facebook page is full of pictures of a beautiful garden created at Odessa College which helps to feed the students and others. Checking out these two sites will get you further on your journey.
In years past, people would dedicate a corner of their yard for a garden but now the trend seems to be to incorporate their garden into the whole landscape plan. Raised beds are popular for this and can be used for fruits and vegetables like strawberries, peppers, tomatoes and herbs. Vegetables can also be planted among your existing plants and added into flower gardens. The look can be quite stunning and can be as small or as large as you require.
Outdoor living spaces have grown quite popular. Everyone seems to love the idea of an outdoor kitchen. If you have the space, it is a beautiful and convenient way to have a place to relax with friends and family and also add space that does not require water usage.
