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Ecologica Garden Design for Low-Maintenance Corner Lots

Italian-Inspired Low-Water Landscape System

Jonathan from Ecologica Gardens offers a specialized design service for hot, sunny corner lots like this Massachusetts property with excessive grass and water costs.

The Ecologica Approach

Transforms high-maintenance lawns into low-water, low-maintenance gardens
Italian/Mediterranean design aesthetic
Reduces water consumption and maintenance by ~80%
Adaptable to various architectural styles

Remote Design Service

Based in Italy, Jonathan provides affordable internet-based design requiring:

Scaled property plan
Site photographs
Climate zone information

Portfolio Reference

Ecologica style garden example

Example of Ecologica garden style

Visit ecologicagardens.com for more examples and service details.

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