Theme perennial gardens are very popular, with all white or all blue subjects or even fragrant gardens that can be employed after the sun goes down. These theme gardens make an interesting alternative to the traditional mixed colors and varieties. Formal perennial gardens with hardy fragrance gardens or herb gardens with formal walkways of bricks or gravel are also finding favor among knowledgeable perennial lovers. Existing perennial gardens are being expanded as new varieties are added or existing plants being replaced with new plants that better suit an existing garden. Different plants are also added to existing gardens to fill in specific bloom times that are missing from the plant palmetto to assure continual bloom through the growing season.
Annuals are also popular, providing the continual bloom that perennials can t always furnish.
There are annuals for sun and shade to offer color throughout the year. The continued interest in water gardens has also taken a new direction in recent years. In recent years the size and durability of these water features has allowed more home owners to have the sound of running water with very minimal maintenance normally associated with a pond. These fountains range from table-top size to eight feet and can support water plants and fish. They can be moved at any time and recirculate the water for minimal care.