"A landscape improves the value of your home, but a garden improves the quality of your life"
Gardens designed using ecological principles make sense in today’s world: They are low impact in their use of water and resources and low maintenance. Preserving and reintroducing native species saves money and preserves the natural beauty of a site while maintaining the unique regional character of the area we live in.
Strong buying and selling points for a property are privacy, heating and cooling costs and landscaping. Preserving the ecological integrity of the site by preserving existing (native) vegetation and by using plants suited to your site conditions can save you money or increase the value of your property. Consider that a cleared lot is much more vulnerable to drying wind and sun. This results in increased heating and cooling costs. There is also a lack of privacy. New landscaping is often done with non-native trees and shrubs, many of which are invasive. Many non-native plants also offer little in the way of habitat or wildlife value. Some create problems by disrupting surrounding ecosystems. Plants selected for your particular site conditions are by contrast are already adapted to your growing conditions. By preserving mature stands of native trees, shrubs and perennials and reintroducing native plants you can reduce the size of areas that will need to be seeded as lawn and mowed. This can save the homeowner precious time in today's busy world, while improving your property value and your quality of life. These low maintenance areas also provide privacy for people, and important habitat for birds, butterflies and small mammals.
Strong buying and selling points for a property are privacy, heating and cooling costs and landscaping. Preserving the ecological integrity of the site by preserving existing (native) vegetation and by using plants suited to your site conditions can save you money or increase the value of your property. Consider that a cleared lot is much more vulnerable to drying wind and sun. This results in increased heating and cooling costs. There is also a lack of privacy. New landscaping is often done with non-native trees and shrubs, many of which are invasive. Many non-native plants also offer little in the way of habitat or wildlife value. Some create problems by disrupting surrounding ecosystems. Plants selected for your particular site conditions are by contrast are already adapted to your growing conditions. By preserving mature stands of native trees, shrubs and perennials and reintroducing native plants you can reduce the size of areas that will need to be seeded as lawn and mowed. This can save the homeowner precious time in today's busy world, while improving your property value and your quality of life. These low maintenance areas also provide privacy for people, and important habitat for birds, butterflies and small mammals.
- Plant Driven Design Utilizes Plants Suited to the Growing Conditions on your Site Reducing Maintenance and use of Resources.
- Preserves Habitat for Plants and Animals
- Increases the Value of your Property
- Saves Money on Heating and Cooling.
- Low Maintenance and Use of Resources
- Provides Privacy
- Reduces Stress
