{"id":12631,"date":"2020-06-23T16:49:47","date_gmt":"2020-06-23T20:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/news\/?p=12631"},"modified":"2020-06-23T16:49:47","modified_gmt":"2020-06-23T20:49:47","slug":"new-landscaping-design-guide-features-native-coastal-nc-plants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/new-landscaping-design-guide-features-native-coastal-nc-plants\/","title":{"rendered":"New Landscaping Design Guide Features Native Coastal NC Plants"},"content":{"rendered":"
Above: A new landscaping design series includes this pollinator-friendly border template<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact:<\/em><\/strong> A new set of landscaping design templates<\/a>\u00a0is available online from the Coastal Landscapes Initiative<\/a>. The 10 designs feature plants native to coastal North Carolina and are intended for anyone interested in updating their yard or garden.<\/p>\n \u201cDeciding which plants to use can be a challenging task on any property, and can be even more daunting in harsh coastal environments,\u201d says Gloria Putnam, North Carolina Sea Grant\u2019s coastal resources and communities specialist, who oversaw the project. \u201cThese designs will help property owners and landscapers with choosing and arranging native plants suitable for their site conditions and needs.\u201d<\/p>\n The templates are divided into two categories: borders and screens. Borders define edges and organize spaces in a yard but also can work as stand-alone gardens. Screens block unwanted views and increase privacy.<\/p>\n Each design provides ideal site conditions; a detailed planting guide;\u00a0seasonal bloom or berry color; an illustration of the plantings at maturity; and maintenance tips. Designs can be modified to meet lot configurations, and alternative plant choices are suggested for flexibility.<\/p>\n This resource was created with input from native plant experts and design professionals associated with the Coastal Landscapes Initiative, or CLI, a collaborative effort to encourage nature-enhancing landscaping. Key partners include the North Carolina Aquariums at Pine Knoll Shores and Roanoke Island, and the Coastal Dynamics Design Lab<\/a> at NC State University, among others.<\/p>\n
\nKatie Mosher, communications director, kmosher@ncsu.edu<\/a><\/em>
\nGloria Putnam, coastal resources and communities specialist, gfputnam@ncsu.edu<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>