Native plants and pollinator gardens provide vital habitat for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects while enhancing yard beauty with seasonal color and texture. Because native species are adapted to local soils and climate, they require less water, fertilizer, and maintenance than non‑natives, improving landscape resilience and reducing costs. By supporting pollinators, these gardens boost nearby fruit and vegetable production, increase biodiversity, and create a healthier, more sustainable ecosystem for people and wildlife.
Lawn alternatives can provide a beautiful yard without the constant upkeep of traditional turf. Discover the beauty of lush clover and hardy microclover blends to resilient native ground covers, we design eco-friendly spaces that require less water, no chemicals, and minimal mowing.
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Prune, cleanup, & mulch in Brookline, MA
A Brookline front yard had become overgrown and weed-filled. Weeds were removed, a biodegradable weed barrier installed, and the entire area was mulched. In addition some shrubs were pruned and trimmed.
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Raised Planters & Pollinator plants
This Medford couple wanted to revamp their landscape. We added custom-built wooden planters up front with native pollinators that will bloom throughout the year. Additional plants were added around the base. Also along the front we placed crushed gravel and cobblestones to allow better water drainage from the road. Along the side yard the client…
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Backyard Plantings in Malden, MA
These Malden homeowners wanted to cleanup their backyard, adding in pollinator plants wherever possible. Also the area along a neighbor’s garage was filled with concrete rubble. The rubble was removed and replaced with new cobblestones and fresh soil. This area was transformed into a new garden.
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Lawn Alternative in Somerville, MA
These clients were looking for a low maintenance solution to an overgrown front yard. Pollinator plants were selected and a simple stone path installed. All plants will bloom at various times through the season. A soaker hose system on a timer delivers the correct amount of water everyday.
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Pollinator Garden in Bolton, MA
A new landscape design for this Bolton home. All of the original plantings were removed, new pollinator plants added along with a small weeping tree.
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Somerville lawn alternative
A Somerville family was feeling overwhelmed with a yard full of weeds (Black Swallow Wort & Trumpet vine). We ripped out all the invasive plants, amended the soil, added pollinator plants and shrubs. A biodegradable weed barrier will help keep the weeds from coming back, and the yard mulched with leaf mulch.
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Making the most of a small space
A Somerville condo had a few small beds that had become weeded over and needed help. Most of the existing plants were removed and replaced with a variety of easy to maintain pollinator perennials which will provide blooms throughout the growing season.
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Shady Perennial Bed in Bolton, MA
A Bolton homeowner wanted a new part-shade perennial bed around an old stone well. They were very interested in having a variety of plants to attract pollinators and birds. Plants included Asarum, Desmodium, Monarda, and Lobelia.