PRESS RELEASE: Element Outdoor Living Wins National Gold Award for “Creating an Intracoastal Oasis”
Wilmington, NC – September 2025 – What began as a vision to turn a waterfront property into a year-round retreat has now earned national recognition. Element Outdoor Living, Inc., a Wilmington-based landscape design and build firm, has received a Gold Award of Excellence from the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) for its project “Creating an Intracoastal Oasis.”
Set along the Intracoastal Waterway, the project invited the Element team to do what they love most: create a landscape that feels both timeless and tailored. The result is a coastal sanctuary that balances luxury with livability — where a resort-style pool, expansive terraces, and shaded gathering spaces flow seamlessly into lush gardens and panoramic water views. Every detail, from the locally inspired plant palette to the custom stonework, was designed to echo the natural rhythm of coastal North Carolina.
“This project is special because it reflects not just craftsmanship, but a lifestyle,” said Blair Walton, Founder and CEO of Element Outdoor Living. “Our clients wanted a place where family and friends could gather, celebrate, and recharge. Being able to bring that vision to life — and now being honored with this Gold Award — is incredibly rewarding for our entire team.”
The Awards of Excellence are among the most prestigious honors in the landscaping industry, with hundreds of entries submitted from across the nation each year.
For Element Outdoor Living, the recognition is a milestone in the company’s ongoing mission to transform outdoor spaces into destinations. “Our team pours heart, creativity, and skill into every project,” added Walton. “This award tells our clients — past, present, and future — that they can trust us to deliver spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful.”
About Element Outdoor Living
Element Outdoor Living, Inc. is a premier landscape design, installation, and maintenance company based in Wilmington, NC. Specializing in high-end residential projects as well as estate management, Element is known for its creative designs, quality craftsmanship, and client-centered approach. With a focus on excellence and innovation, the company delivers outdoor spaces that enhance property value and enrich everyday living.
About NALP
The National Association of Landscape Professionals represents an industry of more than 1 million landscape, lawn care, irrigation, and tree care experts who create and maintain green spaces for the benefit of society and the environment. The association works with lawmakers and the public to protect and grow the industry and offers education, networking, training, and professional development programs that inspire its members to excellence. For more information, visit www.landscapeprofessionals.org.
