No Mow Gardens

Replacing a front or back lawn with a beautiful garden is getting a lot of attention these days, and more homeowners are making the change to this low-maintenance alternative. The benefits are many, including less or no time on lawn care, saving water in times of drought, and using fewer chemicals and herbicides which put a strain on our water systems.

With a proper design, you can replace your grass with drought-tolerant native plants or with shrubs and colorful mixes of perennial and annual flowers and herbs.

Front yards are often the best place to consider making the change from lawn to garden. Unlike a backyard which features play sets, patios, or decks, front yards are more flexible and better adapted to a garden treatment. The transformation from lawn to garden can be complete or can be designed to reduce the size and importance of the lawn.

Our philosophy has consistently been focused on reducing lawns and creating gardens in their place. Here are some examples of no-mow front yards Terrascapes had designed.

Small Backyard Garden

The owners of this house on a busy street in front of a bus stop dreamed of a private backyard oasis . This space was an open canvas and had a shared driveway and a rental…

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Small Backyard Garden

The owners of this house on a busy street in front of a bus stop dreamed of a private backyard oasis . This space was an open canvas and had a shared driveway and a rental…

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Secluded Urban Garden

In this project, we transformed 1,500 square feet of land into a lush intimate outdoor dining & entertainment space and gardening haven for an avid gardener…

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Secluded Urban Garden

In this project, we transformed 1,500 square feet of land into a lush intimate outdoor dining & entertainment space and gardening haven for an avid gardener…

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Woodland Oasis

If you don’t need a lawn, why have one? That was the philosophy of the retired couple living in a suburb of Boston. The stately oak tree central to the tiny back yard was architecturally pruned…

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Woodland Oasis

If you don’t need a lawn, why have one? That was the philosophy of the retired couple living in a suburb of Boston. The stately oak tree central to the tiny back yard was architecturally pruned…

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Urban Courtyard Garden

In this Cambridge, MA property space was at a premium and at the client’s request we included a location for garden art, a no mow, pollinator friendly place, privacy hedges and a friend and family patio for relaxing and entertaining.

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Urban Courtyard Garden

In this Cambridge, MA property space was at a premium and at the client’s request we included a location for garden art, a no mow, pollinator friendly place, privacy hedges and a friend and family patio for relaxing and entertaining.

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No Mow Front Yard Garden

Working in Melrose, we were lucky to find next door neighbors who both wanted to have front yard gardens. Each client had different goals and challenges including slopes, walls and stone paths, and particular areas to be landscaped.

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No Mow Front Yard Garden

Working in Melrose, we were lucky to find next door neighbors who both wanted to have front yard gardens. Each client had different goals and challenges including slopes, walls and stone paths, and particular areas to be landscaped.

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Courtyard and Container Garden

An arbor gateway leads to an intimate courtyard. The courtyard features casual seating and a dining space, an English container garden, and a stone fountain doubling as a bird bath. A terraced barbecue patio adjoins a…

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Courtyard and Container Garden

An arbor gateway leads to an intimate courtyard. The courtyard features casual seating and a dining space, an English container garden, and a stone fountain doubling as a bird bath. A terraced barbecue patio adjoins a…

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Small City Gardens

Entrances are important as “first impressions count.” It is often the only outside space that many town-city dwellers have, a small area between street and door, a path usually through a small garden and a front door. These areas can be styled to make a satisfying and enjoyable transition between the street and the home. Whether the journey to your home is traditional or unconventional, you can emphasize it, brighten it, and make it welcoming!

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Small City Gardens

Entrances are important as “first impressions count.” It is often the only outside space that many town-city dwellers have, a small area between street and door, a path usually through a small garden and a front door. These areas can be styled to make a satisfying and enjoyable transition between the street and the home. Whether the journey to your home is traditional or unconventional, you can emphasize it, brighten it, and make it welcoming!

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Circle Driveway Garden and Terrace

A favorite challenge in creating gardens is incorporating children’s play areas and family entertaining. This family of four’s home was located on a main scenic road with no sidewalks, making neighborhood bicycling, skate boarding, and other…

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Circle Driveway Garden and Terrace

A favorite challenge in creating gardens is incorporating children’s play areas and family entertaining. This family of four’s home was located on a main scenic road with no sidewalks, making neighborhood bicycling, skate boarding, and other…

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Driveway Garden

This rock garden with an Asiatic flavor was inspired by the nearby wetland. The busy owner wanted her garden to be child friendly, drought tolerant and to reflect her artistic nature. Textural evergreens, bamboos, grasses and…

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Driveway Garden

This rock garden with an Asiatic flavor was inspired by the nearby wetland. The busy owner wanted her garden to be child friendly, drought tolerant and to reflect her artistic nature. Textural evergreens, bamboos, grasses and…

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We welcome your questions, concerns, and ideas for your yard. Together we can create your perfect outdoor space. Contact us to schedule an initial site visit for residential landscape design or fine gardening needs.

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