Budget-friendly landscape design may sound like a pipe dream, but there are many landscape design services and projects that can be achieved on a budget and increase property value at the same time!
If you’re thinking about updating your residential or commercial landscape design, but are overwhelmed by prospective costs, we’re here to tell you that you can have the landscape design you’ve always dreamed of without breaking the bank.
There are many budget-friendly landscape design services for homeowners to consider. Check out five of our favorite budget-friendly landscape design techniques!
Drought Tolerant Plant Design
Drought tolerant plant design is great not only for the environment but also for freeing up the amount of time you spend tending to an outdoor garden and decreasing your monthly utility costs.
Drought tolerant plants like succulents, cactus, agave, lavender, and sage, require infrequent watering, sometimes only needing to be watered every few months! For homeowners in New England who have recently experienced a drought, this is especially exciting.
Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor lighting is a budget-friendly landscape design trend that stands the test of time. There are many outdoor lighting ideas and options for homeowners from Brookline to Randolph to choose from, all of which will give your New England landscape design and outdoor living area a boost in ambiance and will have you spending all of your free time outside.
Popular outdoor lighting aesthetic include:
- Pathway/walkway lighting
- Outdoor string lighting
- Outdoor wall lighting
- Lanterns
- Deck lighting
- Pool lighting
- Up-lighting
Plant Design
Plant design is the perfect opportunity for homeowners in Massachusetts to get creative with their New England landscape design. Plant design includes the increasingly popular vertical gardening trend, where plants are grown vertically on suspended panels.
The plant design also includes grading or the process of leveling the surface within your New England landscape design before a plant design project begins. Most grading projects take just a few days to complete, depending on the land area’s size.
Plant design services really depend on your unique taste and style, though landscape designers in Massachusetts agree that certain plants thrive better in the harsh New England environment.
Using a combination of evergreens with flowering shrubs, ornamental trees, and perennials, we recommend the following plants for plant design from Wareham to Sudbury!
- Hydrangea “limelight.”
- Inkberry “shamrock.”
- Daylily “happy returns.”
- Miscanthus “morning light.”
- Knockout Roses
- Kousa Dogwood
- PJM Rhododendron
- Hamelin Grass
- Butterfly Bush
- Hydrangea “endless summer.”
Fire pit
Much like outdoor lighting, fire pit installation is the landscape design gift that keeps on giving. With so many people working from home amid the Covid-19 pandemic, we have seen an uptick in fire pit installation requests across Massachusetts. Boston homeowners with small outdoor living spaces may be wondering – can I even have a fire pit in my backyard?
Landscape design professionals and fire safety officers recommend that a fire pit have at least 7 feet of space around all edges. If you do not have this type of space in your Boston backyard, fire pit placement is not advised.
For homeowners who do have space, a fire pit is a perfect addition to any backyard landscape design.
What are the Benefits of a Fire Pit?
- The outdoor living space can be enjoyed during fall and winter.
- A budget-friendly landscape design service
- Great for cooking!
- Allows homeowners to entertain guests outdoors year-round.
- Extends the amount of time you can spend outside, even when daylight savings time ends.
- Aids in relaxation.
Patio & Walkway Pavers
Walkway and patio pavers are the perfect way to increase the value of your Boston home and enhance outdoor aesthetics. For homeowners who want to get creative with their landscape design, patio and walkway pavers provide a variety of options for you to choose from, including cobblestone pavers, which remain a staple in Boston landscape design and architecture.
Urban landscape design for small spaces is a great way for city dwellers to create a more livable outdoor living space while increasing property value.
Whether you live in Duxbury, Downtown Boston, or the North End, there are many budget-friendly landscape design options to optimize your existing outdoor living space.
To learn more about budget-friendly landscape design in Massachusetts, visit the JM Mento Landscape Design Services page and schedule a free consultation today!
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