Whether you have your spring 2026 landscaping underway in OKC or are just starting to think about it, you’d probably like to know what’s popular in the area. Keeping up with the latest landscaping trends can help your home stay up to date, functioning well and looking good for yourself, your neighbors and guests.
So, what are the hot landscaping features in OKC this spring?
Outdoor living spaces
Most people enjoy having a special outdoor spot to relax, have a meal or entertain friends. Top options are a covered patio, arbor or pergola with comfy seating and a small table. Provide shade with a permanent roof, retractable shade awning, patio umbrellas or leafy vines, which are good for dappled shade under a pergola. Add a grill or outdoor kitchen to create a full-fledged dining and entertaining space.
Make sure the flooring or footing is smooth and flat. Use a material such as stone, concrete or composite decking in a color that complements your house. Be sure to include several sources of lighting for safety and ambience.
Water-saving landscaping
Xeriscaping is landscaping that is designed to use less water – a big plus in OKC! Using the right plants along with mulch and contouring can save you money on your water bill and allow you to have an attractive landscape even when water use restrictions are in place.
Plants that can survive drought conditions in OKC include purple coneflower, black-eyed Susans, yucca, juniper and sedum. Cover bare soil with mulch or stones to suppress weeds and hold moisture in the soil.
High-tech irrigation
Smart irrigation systems help you make the most of the water you have to deliver it in the right place at the right time. They work with an app on your phone to program and adjust the settings as needed. Proper irrigation is a big step toward sustainable, eco-friendly landscape care.
Pollinator gardens
Another “green” garden trend in OKC is pollinator gardens. This ties in with using drought-tolerant native plants, because they are needed by local bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.
For a more varied look, you can combine native plants with general pollinator-friendly plants. Try purple coneflowers, sunflowers, lavender, milkweed, bee balm and Indian blanket, Oklahoma’s state wildflower. Nestle a small dish of water with pebbles in it among your flowers for pollinators to land and get a drink.
Container gardening
Planting in containers is easier to manage than digging and maintaining large garden beds. You can grow almost anything this way as long as the container is large enough, has good drainage and you care for the plants properly. Container gardens have fewer or no weeds to contend with. They can be raised to a comfortable height for easy care, and you can move them inside if severe weather or extreme heat threatens.
Find your home in OKC
Start landscaping this spring with a new home from TimberCraft. We have brand new available and move-in ready homes for sale now in Highland Pointe, Echo Park and Anthem in OKC and Edmond OK.
These beautiful 3 or 4 bedroom homes range from $294,900-626,900 and are located in growing communities with on-site amenities. Somewhere in OKC there’s a back yard waiting for your green thumb!
Call TimberCraft Homes today at 405-757-7067 to find the perfect place to start your spring 2026 landscaping.
