BOSTON - BostonChron -- Local reports show more homeowners and businesses are looking beyond traditional curbside appeal with the goal of delivering practical environmental benefits and boosting property value.

The Benefits Of Overall Landscaping

Plants and healthy soil help clean the air, capture carbon, regulate temperature, and naturally filter water. A properly designed landscape can also help manage rainfall by funneling water into the ground rather than letting it flow immediately into streets or drainage systems.

Native plants provide birds, insects, and small animals with natural food, shelter, and nesting areas. Developing spaces that support native wildlife will encourage healthier pollinator populations, including bees and butterflies, which play an important role in maintaining functioning ecosystems.

Studies also show that properties with quality landscaping tend to increase a home's property value by 10-30%.

How To Combine Environmental Performance With Aesthetics

1) Rain gardens can be incorporated into residential and commercial properties to help manage stormwater by directing runoff into planted areas where it can gradually infiltrate the soil

2) Permeable pavers are stone materials that allow water to seep through and soak into the soil as a substitute for stormwater management

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3) Strategic tree placement can screen views of a home or business, much like a fence, while also providing shade around buildings and outdoor spaces. By limiting direct sun exposure, this method can reduce the energy needed for cooling during warmer months

4) Pollinator-friendly garden beds, native plants, shrubs, and other vegetation create more diverse habitats while reducing the resources required to sustain extensive lawn areas

5) Landscapers are excluding the use of stamped concrete due to growing concerns surrounding cracking and constant maintenance

4 Tips From Local Landscapers

Although sustainable landscape design can reduce certain environmental issues, these projects still require appropriate maintenance after completion.

1) Landscapers generally recommend watering shortly before sunrise, when cooler conditions reduce evaporation and allow moisture to penetrate deeply into the soil. Water less frequently rather than daily, as long as you consider local weather and plant needs.

2) Taller grass can shade the soil and encourage deeper root development. With stronger root systems, lawns can withstand drier periods. Maintain grass at about three to four inches.

3) Garden beds require hand-pulling weeds to prevent unwanted plants from competing with desirable vegetation; then use a hoe during the growing season. Regular attention from April through July will prevent weeds from overwhelming garden beds.

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4) When pruning, remove dead, damaged, or overlapping branches with clean hand pruners, cutting back to the main trunk. This removes growth that may compromise its health or appearance.

Rising Concerns in The Industry Pave the Way For Change

This evolution isn't limited to the materials installed on a property. New equipment and work practices also emphasize reducing the physical demands of landscaping and masonry work.

Equipment engineered to increase efficiency and reduce physical strain can benefit both crews and clients. By limiting unnecessary manual labor and improving how contractors handle heavy materials, they can work toward safer and eco-friendly jobsite practices.

"Clients are showing greater thoughtfulness not only concerning the environmental impact of their yards, but also the people doing the work," said Jerry Cataldo, owner of Cataldo Landscaping. "There is a growing appreciation for eco-friendly materials and responsible landscaping practices, as well as for the well-being of the crews who install and maintain them."

About Cataldo Landscaping

Cataldo Landscaping provides landscape and masonry services with an emphasis on quality workmanship, environmentally conscious products, functional outdoor design, and dependable service. The company's experience shows a long-standing connection to the Boston-area landscape industry and an understanding of how residential and commercial properties continue to evolve.

For more information about Cataldo Landscaping and services, visit https://cataldolandscaping.com/contact/