Teal is having a moment in garden design, bridging fantasy and reality with its serene Caribbean blues, expansive sky tones, and the immersive depth of virtual worlds. This bold, synthetic hue aligns with wellness trends, offering a calming yet sophisticated effect. Teal’s versatility shines in both statement pieces and subtle accents, pairing beautifully with shades of blue, green, brown, orange, and gold.

For garden plants that embody this trend, look no further than the Festuca, Echeveria, Agave, Phlebodium aurem ‘blue star’, one of the easiest ferns to grow indoors. The big bold leaves of Hosta provide an excellent contrast for other green plants.  These blue-hued plants complement teal containers or can anchor your garden’s modern palette with ease.

Container-scaping is transforming patios and outdoor spaces with bold planters and architectural plantings, offering both drama and personality. Likened to “jewellery” for the garden, emphasizing fewer, larger planters to create striking focal points. Vintage-inspired pots with veneers or textured finishes add timeless charm, while bold plants like Brachychiton rupestris or Cussonia spicata provide sculptural intrigue. Whether outdoors or on tabletops indoors, container-scaping thrives on wabi-sabi principles—embracing imperfect, aged materials to tell a story while blending beauty and functionality.