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Shady Retreat
Shady Retreat
Design
Design
This expansive yard had so many possibilities! We chose 100% native plants to reduce water runoff and to support local wildlife.
Installation
Installation
A flagstone pathway and bench invite you to explore and enjoy the garden as it changes over the seasons and years.
Cottage Make-over
Cottage Make-over
Before
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
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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South City Backyard
South City Backyard
Before
Before
This yard had an amazing plot of mint, but did not see much other use.
Installation
Installation
With help of the MSD Rainscaping grant, we installed 400 square feet of native garden.
One Year Later
One Year Later
The plants are filling in and welcoming pollinators and other wildlife to the yard!
Sustainable and Edible Backyard
Sustainable and Edible Backyard
Before
Before
A little-used and awkward fire pit was the focus of this back yard. The remainder of the yard was turf.
After
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 Oasis
Sunny Oasis
Before
Before
This sunny and south-facing front lawn was home to grass and a few phlox.
During
During
Using rocks from the site, we laid out a new garden space and began improving the soil with compost and yard waste.
After
After
Two years later, the garden was providing nearly all the vegetables this family ate, and native perennials thrived throughout!
Pollinator Haven
Pollinator Haven
Before
Before
The full-sun, south-facing yard was home to mostly grass and a few shrubs.
Installation
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
Three Months Later
As the plants establish, many bees, birds and butterflies are already calling this garden home, too!
Integrating Natives and Ornamentals
Integrating Natives and Ornamentals
Design
Design
Installation
Installation
We installed a rain barrel, simple pathways and elevated the garden border, in addition to selecting and planting shade-tolerant, native perennials.
Suburban Transformation
Suburban Transformation
Before
Before
This home had a large front yard, featuring mostly grass and boxwoods.
Installation
Installation
We installed over 1,000 square feet of natives and supressed the turf with lasagna mulching.
One Year Later
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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