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.