Cardinal Jardin unveils outdoor trends for 2012

Cardinal Jardin, a national network of landscape and outdoor designers, unveils emerging outdoor trends. Whether it's furniture, plants, or innovative materials, the brand reveals the major trends in garden design in 2012.

Cardinal Jardin has always taken a highly innovative approach to landscaping, as evidenced by the creativity of its projects. Constantly at the forefront of design and exterior decoration, it reveals the four major trends that will define 2012 and that the network has already incorporated into the development of its future projects.

SQUARE SHAPES FOR THE FLOOR
The use of square paving shapes is becoming increasingly common in the outdoor world, as it allows for a new dimension and added character to outdoor spaces. Large slabs can make smaller spaces appear larger, while they give a clean look to larger surfaces, avoiding broken lines.
The new materials used are easy to maintain and adapt to both contemporary and more traditional designs.
 
RESIN COATINGS: A TREND FROM THE UNITED STATES
Resin is the new material used for flooring, a trend that comes directly from the United States.
Resin flooring is increasingly popular among landscapers and outdoor designers for its durability and ease of maintenance. Featuring anti-slip properties, resin is also resistant to chlorine and weather, while offering new design possibilities, particularly for patios and pool surrounds. Its wide range of colors allows for a contemporary aesthetic.

PLANT SCULPTURES THANKS TO GRAPHIC PLANTS
Geometric and exotic, graphic plants (equisetum, for example) and aquatic plants (flowering rush, etc.) give gardens a refined and Zen look. The graphic design and diversity of these true plant sculptures allow for the creation of highly modern exteriors.
Often appreciated for their shapes, their original hues and the harmony of their lines, these plants are hardy and easy to maintain. They can therefore adorn the garden, summer and winter.

A COLOR PANEL FOR ARTIFICIAL GRASS
A trendy product for several years, synthetic turf is now available in a multitude of colors. It allows you to create more original outdoor spaces, becoming a decorative and design accessory in its own right. Synthetic lawns are part of this generation of products that are revolutionizing garden maintenance.
> About Cardinal Jardin:
Founded in 2002, Cardinal Jardin is the leading network of outdoor landscape designers. It operates in the mid-to-high-end segment and serves individuals and professionals looking to create an outdoor living space that combines aesthetics, tradition, and modernity. Its strengths are inventiveness and project management.
Cardinal Jardin's areas of expertise are very broad. From landscaping gardens and terraces to integrating green walls and ponds, it combines plants with other materials (metal, wood, glass, concrete, etc.).
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