Think sustainable, eco-friendly landscaping will be a major hit to your wallet? While it’s true that switching to organic landscaping methods might seem pricey at first, the long-term savings will have both your wallet and your yard looking greener.
Imagine cutting out costly fertilizers, slashing your water bill, and saying goodbye to expensive chemical treatments — all while creating a thriving, low-maintenance landscape. Sounds like a win-win, right?
Organic, environmentally-friendly landscaping isn’t just good for the planet — it’s a smart financial move that pays off in more ways than one. Here’s a breakdown of how eco-friendly practices can help you save on the cost of landscaping tasks and contribute to the environment’s sustainability.
Among common landscaping maintenance costs, the average U.S. homeowner spends hundreds of dollars on fertilizer alone each year. But why spend the money when you can get the highest-quality nutrients Mother Nature offers — and entirely for free?
Kitchen scraps, lawn clippings, fallen leaves and even coffee grounds all can be transformed into organic compost for your lawn, flower beds and garden. This supercharged, nutrient-rich soil will keep your grasses and plants happy and thriving, while minimizing your own environmental footprint on the planet.
Creating a compost pile or bin for the first time to support your landscaping projects requires a bit of know-how to get it started properly. As an organic landscaping company, we’re always happy to work with our clients on composting projects — just contact us to learn more.
Incorporating native plants into your landscape design is one of the most powerful ways you can design a yard that’s friendly to both the environment and your wallet. Native plants are perfectly suited to our local climate, so they won’t guzzle water or require expensive fertilizers or pest control to simply survive — let alone thrive.
Massachusetts is home to many stunning native plants and flowers, including:
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The best native plant selections are unique to the specific needs of each home and homeowner. A professional landscape design company can assess your property and make recommendations on the best plants for you to minimize your project costs.
Are you tired of lawn mowing, watering and weeding taking up all of your free time during the weekend — and emptying your wallet on expensive treatments in the process? Then it’s time to get creative and rethink all of that grass.
An expansive, green lawn isn’t the only way to create an eye-catching landscape that’s the envy of the neighborhood. There are plenty of ways to minimize the amount of grass in your landscape while maintaining (or even improving) your property’s value and curb appeal.
Swapping even just small sections of grass in your lawn for more environmentally-friendly options can make a big difference. Replacing grass with flower beds, ground covers or a veggie garden are common ways many of our clients reduce their lawns.
Xeriscaping, which is a landscape design method that minimizes — or even eliminates entirely — the need for an irrigation system to maintain your landscape. Some of the ways you can incorporate xeriscaping into your own landscape are as simple as applying organic mulch (especially bark, wood chips or straw) to require less water, or using crushed or natural stone to give your landscape a new look.
For a larger project, installing hardscaping like patios, walkways, fire pits, outdoor kitchens and retaining walls, can allow you to experience your outdoor space in new ways and improve its functionality.
Switching to organic landscaping services isn’t just an investment in your yard — it’s an investment in your future savings. By composting, choosing drought-tolerant plants and cutting out pricey chemicals, you’re not only creating a healthier, more sustainable landscape but also keeping more cash in your pocket.
Your yard will reward you with lush greenery, vibrant blooms and a thriving ecosystem that practically takes care of itself. So why not start small today? Your future self — and your budget — will thank you!
To learn more about landscape maintenance for your home, download our free ebook, How to Maintain Your Landscape and Transform It Into a Beauty You'll Love. If you're ready to get started on your new landscape project, or simply want to learn more about the process, you can contact our team here to schedule a free consultation. We'd love to talk to you!