With the support of grants from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and The Garden Club of Concord, the Town of Concord developed these free designs with local landscape professionals. These templates can serve as a guide to property owners in creating attractive landscapes that provide plant variety, color, and habitat for wildlife.

Once established, these landscapes will require less water and little maintenance. However, as with any new plantings, these will require some supplemental water in the first year or two to make sure they become established. Mulching around plants will keep down weeds and help the soil retain moisture. Also, over time some perennials may need to be divided. Use the templates as your budget, property size and time allow. You can renovate your yard all at once or make changes in your landscape over a few years.