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From turf grass to shady oasis in less than 3 years
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From turf grass to shady oasis in less than 3 years


Ever since my wife and I bought a double lot in central MA a few years ago, we've spent all our free time transforming the property into something lusher & wilder. The crowning glory is a 3k gallon koi pond with 12 ft creek fall, but we've also hauled in 30 yards of mulch & soil, hand-built two stone terraces using 26 tons of local fieldstone, and planted over 300 trees, bulbs, shrubs, and flower plugs. And proud to say there's not a square inch of lawn anywhere to be found.

by thebroadestdame

13 Comments

  1. Dudewherezmycoffee

    Absolutely stunning!! 🌱🌿

  2. thebroadestdame

    This garden is in central MA, hardiness zone 6a. Some of the best anchor trees & shrubs that we’ve planted so far include:

    • Northern Catalpa

    • American Paw Paw

    • Serviceberry

    • American Wisteria

    • Eastern White Pine

    • Elderberry

    • Eastern Redbud

    • Red Maple

    • Red Mulberry

    • Chicago hardy fig

    • Witch Hazel

    • Dogwood

    • Various nectarine, peach, apple, and cherry trees

  5. 012166

    This is AMAZING!!!  Did you DIY the pond/creek?

    The whole yard is magical!

  10. itchyglassass

    Oh I just bought 3 acres in central mass and this gives me so much motivation. I have a giant front lawn and I want it to be gone in the next few years.

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