Why Native Plants? Native plants are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions. These plants are important to the local habitat as they provide nectar, pollen, and seeds for butterflies, insects, birds, and other animals. Native plants also require less water and do not require fertilizer to thrive in their local climate. Here are […]
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Oct
Oct
Fall Is For Planting As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, there’s no better time to consider the benefits of planting trees in the fall. We’re passionate about the environment and want to share with you why autumn is the ideal season for tree planting. Strong Root Growth: During the fall, the […]
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Apr
Apr
When the owners of this Needham home asked us to help out with their landscape design, we were all in. Visiting the site, we saw a beautiful new home but with a “builder’s special” landscape. The family wanted an outdoor fire pit with sitting walls, a grill island, lighting and privacy screening. They wanted the […]
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Mar
Mar
Master Curb Appeal with A Walkway A new walkway can make a real impact on the appearance of the front of your home. A walkway is an extension of your home and adds tremendous aesthetic value. With proper planning and execution walkways become a functional seamless integration into your landscape. There are many things to […]
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Mar
Mar
Grand Norwood Home Receives a Landscape Makeover This grand Norwood mansion-style home was severely overgrown when we first met the homeowner. Her husband was an avid plant collector, but not the best designer – as he had many rare and interesting plants all around the property but with no rhyme or reason. In fact, most […]
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Mar
Mar
How to Choose the Best Landscape Design Contractor When choosing a landscape firm to partner with, there are a number of factors to consider. Often times the cost of an outdoor landscape project is similar to doing a new kitchen or family room. There are many factors that go into the design, building, and maintenance […]
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Feb
Feb
Rejuvenating an Unused Westwood Backyard Into an Awesome Outdoor Living Space Before Land Design Associates renovated the backyard at this family home in Westwood, it was bland and underutilized. The small, discolored vinyl deck was misshapen and tired, the paver-stoned yard offered no privacy for socializing and the lawn areas presented unkempt woods that imposed […]
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Feb
Feb
Landscaping Maintenance Tips for Spring in Norfolk County How to Prepare Your Lawn Now to be Summer-Ready! Leave the struggles of keeping your lawn green all year behind. Start preparing your lawn now for those tough summer months when the true strength of your lawn will really show. It is time to make your lawn […]
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Jan
Jan
Photo Credit: © Marco Verch How to Take Care of Your Evergreens for Landscaping Protecting Plants for Winter New England’s harsh winters can wreak havoc on your evergreen trees and shrubs if you’re not careful. Even though evergreens can survive through the winter months, cold temperatures, high winds and a winter sun can dry out […]
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Nov
Nov
How Land Design Associates Transformed One Family’s Backyard Patio Into a Simple Oasis Planning a New Backyard Patio Design Sometimes, all it takes is a creative design and a little hardscaping with a patio wall to liven up your backyard without breaking the bank. In the spring, we met with a family who wanted to […]