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Photo of a pollinator garden, with plants marked with ID plaques.

Jul 28, 2020

Coastal Landscaping Resources for Novices and Green Thumbs Alike

If you’re looking for activities to keep you busy in the cooler months, consider sprucing up your yard with landscaping that's both beautiful and sustainable.

Small yellow flowers are characteristic of the American persimmon.

Jun 23, 2020

Seacoast Plants of the Carolinas Earns National Honors

Seacoast Plants of the Carolinas has earned two high honors from the American Library Association. Written by Paul Hosier, the book is published by North Carolina Sea Grant and the University of North Carolina Press.

An example of the pollinator-friendly design template

Jun 23, 2020

New Landscaping Design Guide Features Native Coastal NC Plants

A new set of landscaping design templates is available online from the Coastal Landscapes Initiative. The 10 designs feature plants native to coastal North Carolina and are intended for anyone interested in updating their yard or garden

Wilmington homeowner in front of stormwater pond_by Jane Harrison

Apr 29, 2020

Nature-Inspired Landscaping Featured in Virtual Science Cafe on Thursday

Three members of the Coastal Landscapes Initiative will be featured in a virtual science cafe hosted by the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 30. Join online: https://youtu.be/gREv0V-a084