Category Archives: Home Investment

Backyard Hardscape on a Budget in Greater Boston

Image of a backyard-patio hardscape designed by Land Design Associates.

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 […]

How to Use Landscaping Trees and Shrubs to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Your Home

A local farm surrounded by tall trees.

Using Landscape Tree Planting and Shrubs in Greater Boston With ever-increasing home-energy costs, leveraging your landscape design in Boston during the cold winters and hot summers can serve as a lifesaver for improving the energy efficiency of your home. How can you use backyard landscaping and best practices in yard design to make those small […]