Greenscapes North Shore

Clean Water: Nearly 70% of the pollution in our rivers, ponds, and oceans comes from rain and snowmelt that travels across the land. Especially in spring and summer, this stormwater runoff can become highly polluted from landscaping chemicals and fertilizers. Studies have shown that these synthetic products can cause many health problems through direct contact as well as air and water contamination. Greenscapes techniques will help you replace pesticides, herbicides, and synthetic fertilizers with natural solutions, keeping a healthy environment for your family and for the environment around us.

Plentiful Water: Every summer, massive amounts of water are used for irrigation. Massachusetts households that water their lawns in the summer use up to 1900 gallons a week. That’s like running your shower for 12 hours! In most towns, water consumption nearly doubles from winter to summer, putting a strain on community water resources. Reducing or eliminating lawn watering through Greenscapes practices can save water, money, and time.

Safe Yards for You, Your Family, and Wildlife: Native plants attract birds, butterflies, and other wildlife that have adapted over centuries to use them as a food source. Using pesticides will kill beneficial bugs along with those considered pests and could also inadvertently harm birds and other small mammals. Learn more in the Greenscapes Guide .

Living in a Climate Changing World: We all need to become more adaptable and resilient as our weather becomes less reliable. Our yards and green spaces can still be our oases when we plant drought-resilient plants that grow deep roots and are more tolerant of the swings between drought, heat, and flooding.