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.
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Walpole Landscape Design: How a Backyard Redesign Works, Step by Step
05
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, Home Investment, Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance, Plants and Trees, Summer Tips
Solid Privacy Fence for Road Noise Reduction
16
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.
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Can You Use an Outdoor Kitchen in a New England Winter?
16
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.
Home Investment, Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance, Patios and Walkways, Plants and Trees
Fall Lawn Cleanup I Land Design Associates
11
Sep
Sep
Leaves and thatch damage lawns over winter if left too long. Here’s what a full cleanup includes and when to book.
Landscape Design and Planning, Home Investment, Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance, Plants and Trees
Fall Irrigation Winterization
01
Sep
Sep
Water left in irrigation pipes over the winter cracks valves and backflow devices. Here’s when and how to winterize before the first freeze.
Landscape Design and Planning, Home Investment, Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance, Plants and Trees, Summer Tips
Land Grading Costs in Massachusetts for 2026
24
Aug
Aug
Land grading cost in Massachusetts isn’t a simple per-square-foot number — ledge, wetlands, and soil conditions can turn a $6,000 estimate into $14,000 mid-project. Here’s what actually drives the price in 2026.
Landscape Design and Planning, Home Investment, Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance, Patios and Walkways, Plants and Trees, Summer Tips
Luxury Poolscape Costs in Massachusetts for 2026
14
Aug
Aug
A luxury poolscape in Massachusetts typically runs $150,000 to $500,000+, and the pool itself is usually the smaller cost. Here’s what actually drives the price, including ledge, code, and climate factors specific to this state.
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How to Plan a Luxury Outdoor Living Space in New England
14
Aug
Aug
A luxury outdoor living space isn’t defined by price, it’s defined by planning. Here’s how to sequence zones, materials, and climate features before construction starts in New England.
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End-of-Summer Lawn Care: Fixing Heat and Drought Stress Before Fall Aeration
14
Aug
Aug
Is your lawn heat-stressed and patchy after summer? Here’s why you need to rehydrate before fall aeration, not after, and the exact order that gets real recovery.