{"id":16320,"date":"2020-01-08T20:12:47","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T23:12:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=16320"},"modified":"2024-12-15T00:17:48","modified_gmt":"2024-12-15T03:17:48","slug":"5-hot-landscaping-trends-raleigh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/north-carolina\/raleigh-nc\/5-hot-landscaping-trends-raleigh\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Hot Landscaping Trends in Raleigh"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s no surprise that so many people are rallying around Raleigh. It\u2019s the fastest-growing city in North Carolina, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/triangle\/news\/2019\/07\/30\/boom-town-raleigh-is-fastest-growing-city-in-nc.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a population surge of 32%<\/a> in the past 10 years. The capital city attracts government officials, businesses, students and families, who are taking the city into the 21st century. They&#8217;re also leaving their mark on the most personal of construction projects: the backyard. Backyards, lawns, and home landscapes in Raleigh are as varied as the people who work them, according to Ryan Walsh, owner, and president at <a href=\"http:\/\/capitalcitygroundskeeping.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Capital City Groundskeeping<\/a>. \u201cThere are so many variables,\u201d he says. \u201cThere\u2019s nothing to hold people back.\u201d Here are the five hot landscaping trends in Raleigh.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Hardscaping<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walkways, fire pits, pavers, patios and retaining walls remain popular features in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/raleigh-nc-landscaping\">Raleigh landscapes<\/a>. Hardscaping includes everything from a simple stone patio outside the back door to walkways and retaining walls. Local landscape companies point out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.standardconstructioninc.com\/pavers-patios\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">city&#8217;s most stunning landscapes<\/a> include a unique hardscape design to add interest to the backyard. Concrete, brick, tile, and stone give the designer plenty of options to work with. Choosing different colors, textures, and shapes allows you to leave a unique mark on your own little slice of Raleigh.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Water Features<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first thing that comes to mind when pondering how to make the most of your backyard in the summer? The classic choice: a swimming pool. Pools and hot tubs may be the all-time favorites, but homeowners in Raleigh are taking backyard water features to a whole new level. In 2020, you\u2019ll start seeing Raleigh backyards sporting everything from small, custom bird baths to fish ponds and large-constructed waterfalls.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Wildlife Attractors<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/butterfly-on-flowers-3765822_640-pixabay.jpg\" alt=\"Butterfly on flowers\" class=\"wp-image-16323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/butterfly-on-flowers-3765822_640-pixabay.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/butterfly-on-flowers-3765822_640-pixabay-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the best things about backyards is their ability to bring in visitors. And not just neighbors wandering over when they smell burgers on the grill. Here&#8217;s your chance to bring in more welcome visitors, including birds, butterflies, squirrels, foxes, and more. The North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension office points out the trick to <a href=\"https:\/\/content.ces.ncsu.edu\/landscaping-for-wildlife-with-native-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bringing wildlife into your yard<\/a> is planting native plants. The right plants and flowers will make your yard a getaway for animals as well as yourself.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Include a diversity of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/north-carolina\/native-plants-north-carolina\/\">North Carolina native plants<\/a> to provide food and cover for various animals and insects.<\/li>    <li>Select plants that flower and bear fruit at different times of the year.<\/li>    <li>Plan viewing areas to make sure you catch a glimpse of your new friends.<\/li>    <li>Create gentle curves and irregular patterns to mimic a natural landscape.<\/li>    <li>Plant low-growing herbs and shrubs under taller trees to provide an optimal layered space for birds<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the extension even provides a handy <a href=\"https:\/\/content.ces.ncsu.edu\/landscaping-for-wildlife-with-native-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">list<\/a> of plants to choose from.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Bring Inside, Outside<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/patio-cover-1748371_640-pixabay.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor kitchen\" class=\"wp-image-16324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/patio-cover-1748371_640-pixabay.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/patio-cover-1748371_640-pixabay-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you really want to make the most of your landscape, add features that will encourage you to spend more time outdoors. How about an outdoor living room or kitchen? Many homeowners in North Carolina are taking outdoor furniture to the next level, adding comfy chairs and couches to their outdoor living spaces. A shaded pergola can cool you off in the summer and let you enjoy the space even in the rain. And as long as you&#8217;ve got a shaded space, don&#8217;t limit yourself to a barbecue grill or smoker. An outdoor kitchen means you&#8217;ll never have to run inside during your garden parties. As Standard Construction notes, \u201coutdoor kitchens are exploding in popularity.\u201d The grills, stovetops, ice makers and refrigerators popping up in backyards serve as favorite gathering points for friends and family. They also add significantly to your property value once you\u2019re ready to move on to your next backyard project.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Edible Plants<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vegetable gardens are an emerging trend in North Carolina, and they can be much more than the orderly rows of raised beds. As sustainable living practices take the country by storm, more homeowners want to grow their own food to help make a delicious impact. But that can be a daunting task. Helpfully, the North Carolina State University Extension in Wake County <a href=\"https:\/\/wake.ces.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Home-Vegetable-Gardening.pdf?fwd=no\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">provides<\/a> a detailed guide for the backyard gardener-in-training. Some of the top tips include:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Make sure the bed location gets at least five hours of sun each day; preferably 8-10<\/li>    <li>Have an accessible water source close by<\/li>    <li>Choose plants based on your conditions, whether that\u2019s plants that grow well in containers or herbs that don\u2019t need to be replanted every year<\/li>    <li>Plan enough room for the plants to grow and mature, and provide enough space so you can work between them<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add Your Touch to the Capital City<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raleigh and Wake County have a long history. And as that history carries into the next decade, the city\u2019s backyards are adding new character and complexity. 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