{"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":"

It\u2019s no surprise that so many people are rallying around Raleigh. It\u2019s the fastest-growing city in North Carolina, with 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’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 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>

1. Hardscaping<\/h2>

Walkways, fire pits, pavers, patios and retaining walls remain popular features in 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 city’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>

2. Water Features<\/h2>

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>

3. Wildlife Attractors<\/h2>
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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’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 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>