Yardzen introduces the **2026 Design Awards**, the outdoor industry’s first product awards based on real client feedback. The awards evaluate tens of thousands of Yardzen-designed yards across the U.S. Yardzen uses data-driven insights to recognize top-performing outdoor products.
Yardzen identifies 2026 as the **Year of the Experiential Yard**, marking a trend toward integrated outdoor spaces over standalone elements. The company’s annual report highlights consumer demand for immersive, multi-functional yards that blend entertainment, relaxation, and sustainability. This shift reflects evolving preferences in residential landscaping and outdoor living design.
Yardzen introduces YardAI as a tool to integrate AI into landscape design and architecture, guided by input from 70,000 users. The platform emphasizes a human-led design process, positioning AI as an assistant rather than a replacement. YardAI aims to streamline early-stage design tasks for professionals and enthusiasts in the field.
Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, acquires a controlling stake in Yardzen, the top online platform for landscape design and construction services. The move expands Oldcastle APG’s digital presence in the landscaping sector. Yardzen connects customers with professional designers and builders through its digital marketplace.
