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April 22 2020

Evolving Outdoors This Summer

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We Can’t Wait to Get Outdoors with You at Evolve!

With everything that’s going on in the world right now, spending time outdoors feels more important than ever. Connecting with nature and getting the fresh air our bodies crave is one of the best ways to stay both grounded and energized.

Our first priority is keeping our communities healthy, so in an effort to remain proactive in regards to the Coronavirus, our amenity spaces are still temporarily closed.

We are, of course, all about our outdoor amenities at Evolve communities—and we can’t wait to enjoy them with you all very soon! We will continue to communicate any changes in services as quickly as possible. Keep reading to check out everything you’ve got to look forward to this summer!

Community Gardens

guy planting herbs in community garden at evolve

Just because apartment living means no private backyard, it doesn’t mean you can’t have a garden! We love making sure our residents have the gardens their green thumbs deserve. Community gardens like this one at Mountain View are a great way to spend time outdoors and get your hands dirty. We love being able to utilize freshly grown ingredients in our kitchen, and maybe even propagate some herbs to grow on the balcony!

When you’re able to sink your hands into our community gardens again, what will be the first thing you’ll use in your kitchen?

Grill Stations

guy grilling hotdogs at evolve summer recipes

One of our favorite things to do at Evolve is firing up a community grill and spending quality time with our loved ones—and we’re realizing that all the more now! We can’t wait to mix and mingle with you all later this summer. Get ready for barbeque, burgers and warm nights with friends.

Outdoor Fitness Equipment

There’s nothing better than exercising outdoors on a beautiful summer day. Fresh air and sunshine are major motivating factors to work up a sweat! We love offering outdoor exercise equipment at Evolve, so that our residents always have an opportunity to take their workouts outside! While amenity spaces are still closed, running or walking throughout your community is the perfect alternative to equipment.

Family Playgrounds

family on playground at evolve community

Spending time at the playground with your kids is a great way to Evolve outdoors as a family this summer! Adventure and excitement await kids of all ages at Evolve playgrounds. From giant spiderwebs and slides to swing sets and blowing bubbles, there are so many fun ways to get your family outdoors while the weather is warm! We’re so excited to see you and your kids use your imaginations on our playgrounds again soon!

Community Pools

people playing in pool at evolve community

This is usually everyone’s favorite part, right?! Community pools are such a great way to spend time with your family and friends and get to know your neighbors. At Evolve, we’re all about pool parties with our residents in the summer, complete with food and drinks! Be sure to follow your Evolve community on social media to keep up with all the fun happenings when we’re all able to socialize again!

Dog Parks

girl with dog at dog park at evolve community

Fur babies are family too, and they deserve all the playtime their hearts desire! Bark parks are such a fun way to evolve the way you live outdoors with your neighbors. Taking longs walks is always a great idea (especially while amenity spaces are closed), but when everything opens up again, hanging out at your community dog park will be an awesome way to meet people. You and your pup could gain a new friend!

Outdoor Living

The best part of evolving outdoors this summer? You don’t always have to be on the go! That’s right—we love offering outdoor living spaces for our residents to spend time, so that they don’t always feel like they have to be doing something to hang out in the fresh air. Relax with a good book or play corn hole with friends at 1701 North. Take some time to slow down and enjoy!

When your favorite hangout spots in your community open up again, what’s the first thing you’ll do?!

How are you planning on evolving outdoors this summer?

What’s your favorite way to spend time outside? Are you into activity and adventure or are you more of a recharge and relax kind of person? Let us know in the comments!

Evolve Outdoors with Us!

We would love to see how you’re evolving the way you live outdoors this summer! When you and your loved ones are reunited and able to spend more time together, be sure to take tons of photos so we can see how you’re enjoying outdoor amenities at Evolve. Tag us on IG so we can see how you #evolvethewayyoulive.

March 25 2020

Houseplants That Are Perfect for Apartment Life

Spring Has Sprung at Evolve

Spring has sprung at Evolve Companies, and we couldn’t be more excited to roll up our sleeves and bring our indoor gardens to life. We love how easy houseplants can be to take care of in your apartment, even if your thumb isn’t as green as you’d like it to be! With the time that most of us have on our hands this spring, now is a great opportunity to get a garden growing. Also, Earth Day is right around the corner on April 22^nd—what better way to celebrate?! Check out these 6 houseplants that are perfect for apartment life.

Grass Plants

houseplants for apartment blog table with lemongrass

Who would’ve thought grass could be just as good indoors as it is outdoors? When you live in an apartment, bringing your backyard inside is half the fun. Not to mention, grass plants are super easy to take care of!

We love lemongrass in particular because while it is a grassy plant that looks great in your home, it’s also an herb, so it’s perfect to use while cooking! Grass plants can create an amazing modern centerpiece on your kitchen table—like this one at 1701 North. Just make sure they’ve got plenty of sunlight to really bring the space to life!

Peacock Plant

evolve blog refresh your space girl with baby houseplant

Want to add a pop of color to your space? Peacock plants are the way to go! They (of course) get their name from the peacock’s tail—bold, elegant and colorful. Because they’re of tropical origins, these plant babies love humidity. Keep their soil moist at all times and place them somewhere in moderate indirect light. Too much sun can actually make the markings on their leaves fade. A little love will keep your peacock plant bright and beautiful for years to come!

Succulents

No matter how much you struggle with keeping plants alive, a succulent will rarely ever fail you! Succulents really are a houseplant that’s perfect for apartment life. The trick is not to overwater your tiny cactus, and it will be happy for life. Succulents are so fun because there are so many shapes, sizes and colors to choose from. You can plant multiple together in a larger pot to really bring a spark of creativity to your space. Or keep it minimal with a few planted separately in small, simple pots lining a windowsill. Give them plenty of sun and space between watering, and they’ll thrive!

: Design: Level 5 Designs

: Design: Level 5 Designs

Pothos

Pothos plants are some of our favorite trailing plants. These are perfect for hanging from the ceiling or placing high on a bookshelf so their vines can sprawl down. One of our favorite things about pothos plants—besides being virtually indestructible—is that they come in so many different colors. From bright, lime green to variegated leaves, you can have so many of these in your home while still keeping it unique! Pothos plants are definitely perfect houseplants for apartment life.

Fresh Herbs

Some Evolve communities like Mountain View have community gardens that allow resident to grown their own herbs, vegetables, and more! If you don’t have a community garden, you can instead create your very own indoor herb garden inside your apartment home. From basil and thyme to cilantro and parsley, the options are endless. Plus, keeping fresh herbs in your home is the best way to keep things exciting in the kitchen!

Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree

evolve blog simplify for spring apartment living room

If you really want to make a statement and bring your apartment to life, the fiddle-leaf fig tree is a must-have. These trees are just as much home décor as they are plant-babies. They can add the perfect pop of modern boho to any space. However, fiddle-leaf figs can be a little finicky! They love bright, filtered light and lots of humidity. Make sure the soil is moist, but never soggy. You can even mist your fiddle-leaf to create a little more humidity!

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Think Faux

Design: Level 5 Designs

No green thumb? Faux is the way to go! And the only maintenance required is a quick dusting. We asked Emily Bagley Johnson of Level 5 Designs—our incredible design team—what some of her favorites were. Here’s what she had to say:

West Elm – Preserved plants at West Elm add so much texture and are sometimes just as good as the real version.

World Market – If you’re in need of an inexpensive fiddle leaf fig tree or small plants (i.e. succulents and ferns), World Market has some really great options. They normally have fun pots too! Adding a unique pot helps add personality and interest!

Target – Recently, Target has been introducing more faux foliage into their seasonal selection. They have a really diverse assortment that will fit into everyone’s style.

Coastal Succulent – Local favorite. These guys make the most amazing preserved moss installations, bowls, arrangements. They are a little more of an investment piece but well worth every penny! They’re local to Wilmington and have done amazing installs throughout Evolve Company’s Wilmington office.

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: Design: Level 5 Designs

woman reading book with artificial plant apartment

How are you bringing your apartment to life with houseplants this spring?

There’s nothing quite like bringing the outdoors in, especially during a time where we’ll find ourselves indoors much more often. With Earth Day fast approaching, it’s the perfect opportunity to bring your indoor space to life! Celebrate with us by planting something this season.

The Perfect Apartment Houseplants

We would love to see how you’re bringing your apartment to life this spring! What are your favorite houseplants? Now that you’ve checked out these 6 houseplants that are perfect for apartment life, show us what kind of indoor jungle you’ve created in your home! Be sure to tag us on IG so we can see how you #evolvethewayyoulive.

Shop the look:

Fig tree purchased from West Elm HERE; basket for fig tree purchased from Target HERE
Palm fronds purchased from Target HERE
Pearl succulent purchased from West Elm HERE
Half dipped stoneware vase purchased from West Elm HERE
Peacock plant purchased from Target HERE