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Coastal Landscaping on the South Shore: Salt-Tolerant Plants & Design Ideas for Cohasset, Hingham, Duxbury & Marshfield

Waterfront landscape design by Land Design Associates at a Duxbury, MA home

Coastal landscape design ideas for the towns around Cohasset, MA — salt-tolerant plantings, wind buffering, freeze-thaw-proof hardscape and how landscape design differs from landscape architecture.

Why Your Lawn Turns Brown in Summer — Turf Dormancy Guide | Land Design Associates

Dormant brown lawn in summer on a South Shore Massachusetts property next to green irrigated turf

Your lawn isn’t dead — it’s dormant. Here’s what turf dormancy means for South Shore homeowners in Hingham, Cohasset, and Duxbury, and exactly what to do (and not do) this summer.

Community Landscape Design Case Study at a Church in Walpole, MA

Landscape design at a church in Walpole Massachusetts featuring hydrangeas, roses, boxwoods, ornamental grasses and statues

Learn how Land Design Associates transformed a prominent church property in Walpole, Massachusetts through thoughtful landscape design, beautiful plantings, enhanced statues, and community-focused garden spaces.

Rain Garden and Permeable Paving Design for Stormwater Management in South Shore Massachusetts

Rain garden with native plants and permeable paver walkway designed to reduce stormwater runoff at a residential property in South Shore Massachusetts

Discover how rain gardens, permeable paving, and sustainable landscape design help South Shore Massachusetts properties reduce stormwater runoff naturally.

How to Choose a Landscape Company on the South Shore: A Homeowner’s Guide for Cohasset, Hingham, Duxbury, Marshfield & Beyond

Waterfront landscape design by Land Design Associates at a Duxbury, MA home

Coastal landscape design ideas for the towns around Cohasset, MA — salt-tolerant plantings, wind buffering, freeze-thaw-proof hardscape and how landscape design differs from landscape architecture.

Drainage Solutions for Sloped Lots in Needham: Protecting Your Property Through Smart Landscape Design

Drainage solutions for a sloped lot in Needham Massachusetts

Drainage problems are common on sloped lots throughout Needham, Massachusetts. Learn how grading, French drains, dry wells, retaining walls, and landscape design strategies can protect your property while improving the beauty and functionality of your outdoor spaces.

Landscape Design Near Cohasset, MA: 7 Coastal Ideas to Transform Your South Shore Yard

Coastal landscape design in Cohasset, MA with salt-tolerant plantings framing a bluestone patio

Coastal landscape design ideas for the towns around Cohasset, MA — salt-tolerant plantings, wind buffering, freeze-thaw-proof hardscape and how landscape design differs from landscape architecture.

The Case for Edible Landscaping: Beyond the Vegetable Patch — A South Shore Guide from Land Design Associates

Edible landscape design with blueberry hedge, herb border and espalier apple on South Shore MA property — Land Design Associates Walpole

Edible landscaping is one of the fastest-growing trends in residential design — and it goes far beyond raised beds. Land Design Associates shows South Shore homeowners in Hingham, Cohasset, and Duxbury how to make their entire property beautiful and productive.

What’s Blooming Now: A June Plant Spotlight for South Shore Gardens — Hingham, Cohasset & Duxbury

June blooming garden with catmint, salvia and mountain laurel on South Shore MA property — Land Design Associates Walpole landscape design

Discover what’s blooming now in South Shore gardens. Land Design Associates shares a June plant spotlight for Hingham, Cohasset, Duxbury & coastal Massachusetts.

Beat the Heat: Smart Watering Strategies for Mid-June on the South Shore

Smart watering strategies for South Shore MA landscape — early morning irrigation in Hingham garden by Land Design Associates

Beat the summer heat with smart watering strategies from Land Design Associates. Expert tips for Hingham, Cohasset, Duxbury & South Shore lawns and gardens.