The pandemic disrupted every aspect of real estate, including landscaping. Post-pandemic, property owners want high-performance landscapes that offer intimate experiences.

"Beyond creating more socially distant workstations, companies have been re-examining amenities that promote physical and mental/emotional health among their teams. These amenities help provide an incentive for returning to the office and enhance productivity by improving employee's moods and sense of well-being," J. Wickham Zimmerman, CEO of Outside the Lines, a leader in water features, rockwork and themed environments, tells GlobeSt.com.

"In the past, amenities like water features were included to beautify and enhance the value of properties, but were all-too-often created as disparate items that only served a single need," says Zimmerman. "Prime examples would be large lawns, or fountains built at property entrances or drop-off roundabouts. While aesthetically pleasing to passersby, these features are not typically designed for more intimate experiences such as sitting near during lunch or a coffee break."