Category Archives: Plants and Trees

The Case for Edible Landscaping: Beyond the Vegetable Patch — A South Shore Guide from Land Design Associates

Edible landscape design with blueberry hedge, herb border and espalier apple on South Shore MA property — Land Design Associates Walpole

Edible landscaping is one of the fastest-growing trends in residential design — and it goes far beyond raised beds. Land Design Associates shows South Shore homeowners in Hingham, Cohasset, and Duxbury how to make their entire property beautiful and productive.

What’s Blooming Now: A June Plant Spotlight for South Shore Gardens — Hingham, Cohasset & Duxbury

June blooming garden with catmint, salvia and mountain laurel on South Shore MA property — Land Design Associates Walpole landscape design

Discover what’s blooming now in South Shore gardens. Land Design Associates shares a June plant spotlight for Hingham, Cohasset, Duxbury & coastal Massachusetts.

Beat the Heat: Smart Watering Strategies for Mid-June on the South Shore

Smart watering strategies for South Shore MA landscape — early morning irrigation in Hingham garden by Land Design Associates

Beat the summer heat with smart watering strategies from Land Design Associates. Expert tips for Hingham, Cohasset, Duxbury & South Shore lawns and gardens.

How to Prep Your Outdoor Entertaining Space for Summer: A South Shore Guide from Land Design Associates

Outdoor entertaining space with fire pit, stone patio and native plantings on South Shore MA property — designed by Land Design Associates Walpole

A summer-ready outdoor entertaining space designed by Land Design Associates — serving Hingham, Cohasset, and Duxbury on the South Shore.

Mid-Year Landscape Audit: 6 Things to Check Before July | South Shore MA | Land Design Associates

Mid-year landscape audit — well-maintained South Shore MA garden with stone patio, mulched beds and healthy lawn before July — Land Design Associates Walpole

Before July arrives, run this 6-point landscape audit. Land Design Associates shares what South Shore homeowners in Hingham, Cohasset & Duxbury should check now.

Your June Garden Checklist for Hingham, Cohasset & Duxbury — 10 Things to Do This Month

Lush perennial garden bed in June on a South Shore Massachusetts property with mulched borders and blooming annuals

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.

Spotted Lanternfly Nymphs Are Active on the South Shore — What Hingham, Cohasset & Duxbury Homeowners Need to Know

Spotted lanternfly nymph with black body and white spots on a plant stem in a Massachusetts landscape

Spotted lanternfly nymphs are now active across Hingham, Cohasset, Duxbury, and the South Shore. Here’s what they look like, which plants they target, and how to protect your landscape this season.

New Construction Landscape Design — South Shore MA

Complete new construction landscape installation with stone walkway, planted borders, and new lawn area designed by Land Design Associates for a new home in Duxbury MA

Most homeowners focus on patios and plants — but the biggest landscape investment is underground. Serving Hingham, Cohasset, Duxbury & the South Shore.

5 Signs It’s Time to Redesign Your Landscape | South Shore MA Landscaping Experts

Custom landscape design and stone patio installation by Land Design Associates in South Shore Massachusetts

Discover the top 5 signs it’s time to redesign your landscape in South Shore MA. Learn why homeowners trust Land Design Associates for landscape design, build, drainage, patios, planting, and maintenance services throughout the South Shore and Greater Boston area.

Foundation Planting Done Right: Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes

Front yard landscape design with stone steps, foundation planting, and landscape lighting at a home in Newton Massachusetts

Foundation planting can make or break your home’s curb appeal. Discover the 5 most common mistakes homeowners make—and how to design a foundation planting that works beautifully in New England.