Gardens!

Cottage Make-over

Before

Initially the retaining-wall beds were growing just rocks and a few nondescript bushes. The turf was sparse and water run-off flooded the sidewalk with every rain.

After

Now, upcycled flagstone pathways wind through the yard and the ground is filling in with natives and edibles. More wildlife, from butterflies to birds to rabbits, call this yard home, too!

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Sustainable Backyard

Before

A little-used and awkward fire pit was the focus of this back yard. The remainder of the yard was turf.

After

An extensive kitchen garden now graces the yard and produces hundreds of pounds of produce yearly. Pavers and stones from the site were re-purposed into walkways and durable raised beds.

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Sunny Front Lawn

Before

This sunny and south-facing front lawn was home to grass and a few phlox.

During

Using rocks from the site, we laid out a new garden space and began improving the soil with compost and yard waste.

After

Two years later, the garden was providing nearly all the vegetables this family ate, and native perennials thrived throughout!

Pollinator Haven

Before

The full-sun, south-facing yard was home to mostly grass and a few shrubs.

Installation

We brought in over twenty varieties of native plants to support pollinators throughout the year and framed the garden with hardscaping.

Three Months Later

As the plants establish, many bees, birds and butterflies are already calling this garden home, too!

Suburban Transformation

Before

This home had a large front yard, featuring mostly grass and boxwoods.

Installation

We installed over 1,000 square feet of natives and supressed the turf with lasagna mulching.

One Year Later

The next fall, these natives are filling in and providing food and habitat to native pollinators and birds.

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