FLORIDA YARDS GET A STRONGER STYLE 2026 TRENDS FOR TIMELESS, INTENTIONAL OUTDOOR LIVING
Whether you’re interested in a simple refresh or a complete redesign, January is the ideal time to consider how your landscape can become more beautiful, functional, and enjoyable. Here are six of the top landscape trends I’m already seeing across Central Florida homes this year. 1. Plants With Texture, Structure, and Movement Instead of relying heavily on bright color, 2026 is shifting toward landscapes built on contrast and texture. Ornamental grasses (such as muhly, fountain grass, and Lomandra) provide softness and movement. Evergreen anchors (Eagleston Holly, Southern Red Cedar, and Podocarpus) provide structure and year-round consistency.
Combined, they create layered, natural-looking beds that feel clean, modern, and timeless.
closer together. Instead of fencing, many are choosing natural green screens that add height, a softer look, and long-term appeal. Eagleston Hollies, Southern Red Cedars, Japanese Blueberries, and ornamental palm groupings continue to be some of the best performers for creating beautiful, natural boundaries and strong focal points that look great in every season. 4. Multi-Use Backyards for Everyday Living Outdoor spaces are becoming more intentional and easier to maintain. Turf play areas, compact seating zones, gravel paths, modern firepits, raised planters, and simplified patios are all part of this trend.
2. Modern, Simplified Front Entries Front entries continue to trend toward clean, organized layouts, featuring structured plant groupings, wide walkways, and large-format pavers (such as 12-by-24 or 24-by-24). These elements create a strong first impression without being overly busy. Paired with warm, low-profile lighting, the look feels fresh and calm every time you pull into the driveway. 3. Privacy That Doubles as Design Families across Central Florida are looking for more privacy as new developments bring homes
CHICKS DIG IT JUMPIN’ JULIET’S FARM GIRL FUN
Happy New Year, everybody! I’m so excited to be the first update from us kids in the first newsletter of 2026! Did you have a happy holiday? Did you jump a lot? I sure did!
If you read this newsletter a lot, you know that my big brother, Gavin, has been helping Daddy on the farm. Well, I’ve been going there lately, too! A few weeks ago, I went alone with Daddy to the farm on a Saturday and had so much fun! I got to ride alongside Daddy on his new tractor and run up a huge mountain of dirt! What more can a 6-year-old want on a weekend? Daddy said I got “completely filthy,” but that’s okay! I just loved being outside and playing.
Let’s see, what else? Well, I’ve mostly been hanging out. Hugging. Jumping. All the stuff that everybody should do more often. We
have 12 whole months this year, so make your weekends and every day as fun as you can. We’re in Florida after all! How can you feel down when everything is usually so sunny! And if you ever do have a bad day, remember there’s always tomorrow. My life is very happy, and I hope reading my little update makes you happy, too! Until next time, enjoy whatever you do … and if you’re ever bored, give climbing a pile of dirt a try!
Sometimes, I’ll sit on Daddy’s lap and give him a big hug, or I’ll ask him to play piggyback or lift me in the air. He says it’s hard to do that sometimes because I’m getting big, but he still does it for me! I overheard him say to a friend of his, “Juliet’s my little girl and last child. I cherish these moments.” I’m glad he has as much fun with me as I do with him!
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