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June 28, 2009 at 3:17 pm #591368
yikesMemberI googled and only got landscape for big projects. I’m looking to retire soon and I just don’t want the maintenance of my current yard. I’m looking for someone to help me go to a low maintenance, low water, low cost yard. Any suggestions? Thank You
June 28, 2009 at 3:34 pm #670784
TammiWSMemberI’d be interested in the same suggestions. Just dont have the time or energy to put into lawn maintenance any longer.
June 28, 2009 at 4:17 pm #670785
MargLMemberProbably depends on how big your yard is, what your current landscaping has in it, and how ‘natural’ vs. ‘landscaped’ you want your yard to look. One option for low water/low maintenance would be replacing your grass with a no-mow and drought resistant plant like clover.
Here’s a post from a couple months ago with the same kind of question and some company recommendations – https://westseattleblog.com/blog/forum/topic.php?id=4632
June 28, 2009 at 4:28 pm #670786
DianaParticipantWe would be pleased to meet with you. We’re a local business and do many small projects that are low maintenance and affordable. You can see our work at http://www.northwestbotanicals.com.
June 28, 2009 at 4:51 pm #670787
KenParticipantBy accident I found that ignoring my strawberry beds. doing none of the “required” thinning and transplanting and fertilizing, I have I think a nearly weed proof ground cover that only needs a little water from May through June to supply lots of strawberries. The rain the rest of the year is sufficient.
I plan to transplant a couple dozen onto the top level of my rockery and let them colonize the dandelion plantation below.
Maybe it will work. I intend to make it a low maintenance experiment.
June 28, 2009 at 4:54 pm #670788
Mike D.ParticipantJune 28, 2009 at 5:15 pm #670789
jwwsParticipantWe replaced our lawns years ago with a stone courtyard in front and gravel (dog’s domain) in back and can suggest a variety of low maintenance, drought tolerant plants. Our company specializes in custom hardscape design and we would be happy to provide you with suggestions that fit your budget. We can be contacted at tjwconstcoinc@mac.com.
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