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" The American Society of Landscape Architects recently released the results of its 2014 Residential Landscape Architecture Trends Survey. Landscape architects who specialize in residential design across the country were asked to rate the expected popularity of a variety of residential outdoor design elements for the upcoming year. No shocker: The findings showed that people are looking for low-maintenance design suited for entertaining and relaxing. Here&amp;#039;s a look at some of the specific outdoor living features and design elements that respondents rated as the most in-demand for 2014:   1. Lighting   Courtesy of Terrain  2. Seating and Dining Areas   William P. Steele  3. Native Plants   Robin Stubbert  4. Landscaped Gardens   Richard Felber Plus: 22 New Ways to Landscape Your Yard \u00BB   5. Outdoor Recreation Amenites, Including Pools   Susan Heeger  6. Installed Seating   Lucas Allen  7. Vegetable and Fruit Gardens   Lisa Hubbard  8. Grills   Anson Smart  9. Outdoor Kitchens   Lisa Hubbard  10. Fire pits   Miki Duisterhof  Tell us: What is on your wish list for your yard?  ----- Plus:Our Go-To Gardening Guide \u00BB The Best Seed Sources \u00BB12 Ways to Turn Toast Into an Awesome Meal \u00BB16 Savory, Speedy Soup Recipes to Make Tonight \u00BB "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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