{"id":16117,"date":"2019-12-24T12:07:13","date_gmt":"2019-12-24T15:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=16117"},"modified":"2025-04-02T18:02:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T21:02:55","slug":"hot-landscaping-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/north-carolina\/charlotte-nc\/hot-landscaping-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Hot Landscaping Trends in Charlotte"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real estate is booming in the Queen City, as a burgeoning economy brings more and more people to the financial hub that is Charlotte.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And with all that new construction, renovation of old houses and extra spending money around town, people are customizing their outdoor spaces to turn backyards into cozy getaways.<\/span><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those new Charlotte homeowners are looking for anything they can incorporate to add their own touch to the home\u2019s outdoor space, and it helps more than just their backyard, says Preston Stewart of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stewartslawnandlandscaping.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stewart\u2019s Lawn and Landscaping Inc<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The personal backyard touches \u201cimprove property value,\u201d Stewart says. When a neighbor sees the new addition next door, it makes them want to add something and soon enough the value of the whole neighborhood is on the rise.<\/span><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThey want to modernize their outdoor living space because they\u2019re going to be there for a while,\u201d Stewart says. And updating the backyard with features including a new concrete pool, pavers, veranda or outdoor kitchen will make for a valuable and well-used backyard in Charlotte.<\/span><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether that backyard needs a comfortable outdoor seating space for a Plaza Midwood bungalow or NoDa duplex, or a pool and outdoor kitchen for a huge new house in the suburbs, everybody wants something, Stewart says.<\/span><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He\u2019s installed 650-foot retaining walls just to carve out some more space in a backyard, he says, and has to buy pavers by the truckload for backyard patios.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Pavers and More Pavers<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/4192575055_3ddf18bf09_o-1.jpg\" alt=\"Backyard paver patio\" class=\"wp-image-121497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/4192575055_3ddf18bf09_o-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/4192575055_3ddf18bf09_o-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/4192575055_3ddf18bf09_o-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/4192575055_3ddf18bf09_o-1-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/7282451@N02\/4192575055\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Field Outdoor Spaces<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cPavers are very popular,\u201d says Stewart. One of the most asked-for features is simply an outdoor patio space, a place to sit and enjoy the outdoors without too much overhead.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A simple flat area of pavers provides an outdoor area to entertain, Stewart says, and one that can really be taken to the next level with just a few simple tweaks.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installing outdoor lighting means the space can be used anytime and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/water-feature-ideas\/\">water features<\/a> or landscape plantings add interest.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The increasing popularity of these hardscaped spaces is such that Stewart tells builders on a new project not even to pour a concrete slab for a patio space, just to save the work of ripping it up to put down pavers.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>2. Fire Pits<\/b><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI always like to incorporate a fire pit,\u201d says Stewart. And he\u2019s not alone in his liking because let\u2019s face it, it gets cold in Charlotte.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But just because the mercury is plummeting outside doesn\u2019t mean the backyard should be off-limits.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fire pits are another very popular request, says Stewart, more so than the more finished-looking attached outdoor fireplaces with chimneys.<\/span><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And they usually lead to other features, such as stone patios and benches to make the most of the fire pit.<\/span><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThere\u2019s no sense in doing a new landscape and then it getting dark and not being able to use it,\u201d Stewart says.<\/span><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>3. Cooking Outdoors<\/b><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-rdne-8798921-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cooking\/Grilling in the backyard\" class=\"wp-image-121498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-rdne-8798921-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-rdne-8798921-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-rdne-8798921-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-rdne-8798921-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/father-and-son-grilling-together-on-the-backyard-8798921\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From full backyard cooking areas that include refrigerators, stovetops and even the sink, to simple permanent tables and grill housings, more and more people in Charlotte are taking their kitchens outside.<\/span><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stewart says most of the projects homeowners request from his company take a minimal approach to outdoor cooking areas, compared to the full outdoor kitchens of some higher-end properties.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many simply want a permanent home for their Big Green Egg with some extra table space for those Panther away games. Some just need a gas line run out to a permanent grill space.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many times, the outdoor cooking spaces also come with areas of pavers to provide a space to enjoy those wings that just came off the grill.<\/span><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However far you take it, an outdoor kitchen or cooking area can take your next barbecue to the next level.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>4. Retaining Walls<\/b><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retaining walls may seem like something only installed in backyards out of necessity, but Stewart and Charlotte-based <a href=\"https:\/\/sunmarconstruction.com\/top-10-backyard-living-trends-in-north-carolina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sunmar Construction<\/a> say more and more homeowners are utilizing retaining walls for other reasons.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can serve as stepped planters, benches for fire pits, design features that add visual interest and can be used to carve out some more flat space from a sloped area.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The latter reason was the impetus for two recent retaining walls built by Stewart on Lake Wylie and Lake Norman, where more yard space equals more lakeside fun.<\/span><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stewart even recalled one 650-foot wall that made a flat yard from a steep hillside.<\/span><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Taking the Living Room Outside<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/8568443527_d7d9f94267_c-1.jpg\" alt=\"Covered outdoor living area\" class=\"wp-image-121513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/8568443527_d7d9f94267_c-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/8568443527_d7d9f94267_c-1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/8568443527_d7d9f94267_c-1-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/8568443527_d7d9f94267_c-1-768x503.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/midwestlawnandlandscape\/8568443527\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Darin Chamberlin<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunmar Construction lists this as the top trend for North Carolina yards, saying that couches, cushioned chairs and even canopied beds adorn yards across the Old North State.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combined with covered pergolas, canopies or cabana shades, these spaces can be comfortable spots to relax even when the summer heat sinks in.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And with breweries on the rise in Charlotte, Stewart says many people are looking for a nice outdoor space to entertain.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cPeople don\u2019t want a basic concrete slab when they want to entertain guests,\u201d he says. \u201cThey want something nice.\u201d<\/span><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add Your Unique Touch <\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter which features start popping up in Charlotte yards, one thing is for sure: The city\u2019s colorful characters will add their own spin, and Stewart has seen it all.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plaza Midwood yards will be different from those in Myers Park. In NoDa, Stewart\u2019s even seen a statue of a yeti at home off the side of a patio.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So whether you carve out some extra square footage with a retaining wall, add a fire pit for those Charlotte snows or create a backyard living room, you can create your own personal dream landscape.<\/span><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hire a Landscaping Pro in Charlotte<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not sure what you&#8217;d like to do &#8212; or you have a landscape plan and just need someone to make it a reality &#8212; LawnStarter connects you to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/charlotte-nc-landscaping\">best Charlotte landscaping pros<\/a>. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/37213589@N08\/8660575065\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bill Wilson<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a 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