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Category Archives: Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance
Landscape Design and Planning, Home Investment, Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance, Patios and Walkways, Plants and Trees, Summer Tips
Backyard Design Transformation in Westwood, Massachusetts: Creating More Usable Space Through Thoughtful Landscape Design
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Jul
Jul
See how Land Design Associates transformed an overgrown backyard in Westwood, Massachusetts into a spacious outdoor living area with a new patio, hornbeam privacy trees, expanded lawn, and enhanced curb appeal.
Landscape Design and Planning, Home Investment, Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance, Patios and Walkways, Plants and Trees, Summer Tips
5 Hidden Costs Homeowners Miss When Planning Outdoor Living Projects in Cohasset
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Jul
Jul
Planning an outdoor living project in Cohasset? Learn about five commonly overlooked costs including drainage, grading, utilities, and permitting and discover how thoughtful landscape design and landscape architecture help homeowners avoid surprises while creating exceptional outdoor spaces.
Landscape Design and Planning, Home Investment, Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance, Plants and Trees, Summer Tips
Landscaping Ideas for a Resilient Yard: How Native Plants Handle New England Drought
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Jul
Jul
Native gardens can look stressed during their first dry summer, and that’s normal. See why establishment matters, how soil resilience affects drought performance, and which cold hardy plants hold up best for New England landscaping ideas.
Landscape Design and Planning, Home Investment, Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance, Summer Tips
Native Plant Rain Garden Design – Walpole, MA
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Jul
Jul
Learn how rain gardens manage stormwater, reduce erosion, and add native beauty to Massachusetts yards. Plus, planning, planting, and maintenance tips from Land Design Associates.
Landscape Design and Planning, Home Investment, Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance, Patios and Walkways, Plants and Trees, Summer Tips
5 Ways to Make Your Outdoor Space Party-Ready This Week
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Jun
Jun
Get your backyard July 4th–ready with five expert tips from Land Design
Associates in Walpole, MA. Serving Hingham, Cohasset, Duxbury, and the
South Shore — refresh your mulch, add patriotic plantings, upgrade your
lighting, and more.
Landscape Design and Planning, Home Investment, Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance, Patios and Walkways, Plants and Trees, Summer Tips
How to design a low-maintenance luxury landscape: a guide for Hingham, Cohasset, and Duxbury homeowners
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Jun
Jun
Wondering how to design a low-maintenance luxury landscape on the South Shore? Land Design Associates shares the exact strategies homeowners in Hingham, Cohasset, and Duxbury use to achieve stunning, high-end yards that stay beautiful year-round.
Landscape Design and Planning, Home Investment, Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance, Patios and Walkways, Plants and Trees, Summer Tips
Outdoor Fireplace and Patio Design on the South Shore of Massachusetts
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Jun
Jun
Patios, fire features, and outdoor living areas are becoming true extensions of the home across Hingham, Cohasset, and Duxbury designed for comfort and entertaining well beyond the summer months. In this post, we explore how thoughtful design choices, from natural stone patios to outdoor fireplaces, transform underutilized backyards into year-round destinations that add both lifestyle value and curb appeal to South Shore properties.
Landscape Design and Planning, Home Investment, Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance, Patios and Walkways, Plants and Trees, Summer Tips
Outdoor Kitchens on the South Shore: Are They Worth the Investment?
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Jun
Jun
Thinking about an outdoor kitchen? Discover how custom outdoor kitchen design enhances outdoor living spaces, backyard entertaining, and property value throughout Hingham, Cohasset, Duxbury, and the South Shore of Massachusetts.
Case Studies, Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance, Plants and Trees, Summer Tips
Why Your Lawn Turns Brown in Summer — Turf Dormancy Guide | Land Design Associates
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Jun
Jun
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.