With droughts seemingly becoming more and more common, and the increasing interest among homeowners in sustainable, environmentally friendly home features, it’s no wonder that drought-resistant landscaping is the next big thing in landscape design. While a nice green lawn can look nice, it can also be boring.
Save water and create more engaging, attractive grounds at your Boston home by adopting some drought resistant landscaping ideas. This Better Homes & Gardens article has lots of great information for anyone who wants to improve their yard and conserve water.
One of the best ways to create a drought-resistant yard is to cut down on the amount of grass, while adding useful hardscaping features. For instance, instead of having your whole backyard be one long, grassy rectangle, consider adding a winding path that meanders through garden areas planted with hardy, native plants, arriving at a sitting area or fire pit. You can still have a sizable grassy area for the kids to play on, but your yard will be much more interesting to experience.
Whether you choose to extend your patio, build a fire pit, or add a system of paved walkways, stairs, and walls, we can help you with all of your hardscaping needs. Contact Triad Associates Inc. to learn more about our Boston hardscape building services.
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