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.
