{"id":13852,"date":"2020-09-17T12:21:19","date_gmt":"2020-09-17T16:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/?page_id=13852"},"modified":"2024-08-15T13:20:59","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T17:20:59","slug":"nc-coastal-landscaping-designs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/nc-coastal-landscaping-designs\/","title":{"rendered":"NC Coastal Landscaping Designs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n
The following landscaping design templates are intended for anyone interested in growing native North Carolina plants in their yards. The templates are part of a larger series produced by the Coastal Landscapes Initiative<\/a> and include two types of designs: borders and screens. Borders define edges and organize spaces in your yard but also can work as stand-alone gardens. Ideal locations are along walkways, driveways, fences, or road frontage. Screening designs block unwanted views and increase privacy. Ideal locations are along the street front, between houses, or in front of fences, air conditioning units, trash cans, and gas tanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Native plants play important roles in the coastal ecosystem. Incorporating them into developed landscapes is key to sustaining our coastal communities. These plants are attractive, versatile, and resilient. Native shrubs and trees are more likely to withstand the effects of storms because they are adapted to harsh coastal conditions. Wildlife also relies on native plants for nourishment and shelter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each template provides the design intent, ideal site conditions, an illustration of the design at maturity, a detailed planting guide, plant quantities, spacing, and seasonal bloom or berry color (gray indicates inconspicuous blooms or berries). Alternative plant suggestions and maintenance tips are included as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy Plant Native?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Using These Designs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n