Most yards take far more work than they need to. Here is how low maintenance landscape design cuts weekly yard care to about two hours, using the right layout, plants, and materials for New England.
Category Archives: Landscape Design and Planning
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Most yards take far more work than they need to. Here is how low maintenance landscape design cuts weekly yard care to about two hours, using the right layout, plants, and materials for New England.
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Oct
Oct
Want to break ground by spring 2027? Site plan approval in Massachusetts starts now. Here’s the 6-step timeline.
Landscape Design and Planning, Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance, Plants and Trees
Fall Garden Cleanup: What to Cut Back and What to Leave
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Oct
Oct
Not everything in your garden should be cut back in fall. Here’s what to cut, what to leave standing for winter, which shrubs never to prune in fall, and what to do with all those leaves.
Landscape Design and Planning, Home Investment, Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance, Patios and Walkways, Plants and Trees
Walpole Landscape Design: How a Backyard Redesign Works, Step by Step
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Oct
Oct
Thinking about redesigning your yard? Here’s how Walpole landscape design works, step by step, from the first conversation to a garden that gets better every year, plus the mistakes to avoid.
Landscape Design and Planning
Landscape Architect vs. Landscape Designer vs. Contractor: Who Do You Actually Need?
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Oct
Oct
Landscape architect, landscape designer, landscape contractor: most homeowners can’t tell them apart, and hiring the wrong one costs money and time. I’m a landscape designer, and I’ll be honest about when you don’t need one.
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Sep
Looking for a landscape design-build firm in Massachusetts? Compare five firms on in-house crews, drainage expertise, and outdoor living scope, with questions to ask before you sign.
Landscape Design and Planning, Home Investment, Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance, Plants and Trees, Summer Tips
Solid Privacy Fence for Road Noise Reduction
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Sep
Sep
Solid fences reduce road and neighbor noise by 5–10 dB, but height alone won’t do it. See which materials work and MA fence code limits.
Landscape Design and Planning, Home Investment, Patios and Walkways
Permeable Paver Driveway Cross-Section
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Sep
Sep
Permeable pavers cost 20–40% more upfront but may be code-required. Compare pricing, drainage rules, and when Massachusetts towns mandate them.
Landscape Design and Planning, Home Investment, Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance, Patios and Walkways, Plants and Trees
Can You Use an Outdoor Kitchen in a New England Winter?
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Sep
Sep
A well-designed outdoor kitchen can handle New England winters. See the heat, wind, and material choices that make fall and winter use possible.