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.
Category Archives: Plants and Trees
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, Patios and Walkways, Plants and Trees, Summer Tips
Longevity Starts Below the Surface: What Happens Before the First Paver Is Installed | Land Design Associates
29
Jun
Jun
A beautiful patio begins long before the first paver is installed. Discover how proper excavation, grading, drainage, compaction, and base preparation create long-lasting outdoor living spaces throughout Massachusetts.
Landscape Design and Planning, Home Investment, Patios and Walkways, Plants and Trees, Summer Tips
Should Your Patio Be in Sun or Shade? Design Decisions That Matter in Cohasset | Land Design Associates
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Jun
Jun
Learn how Land Design Associates transformed a large lawn into a low-maintenance meadow landscape in Carver, Massachusetts through thoughtful design, perennial plantings, birch trees, and an integrated pool area.
Landscape Design and Planning, Home Investment, Patios and Walkways, Plants and Trees
South Shore & Greater Boston Homeowner’s Guide How Much Does Landscaping Cost in Massachusetts? A clear, honest breakdown of what residential landscaping really costs in eastern Massachusetts
25
Jun
Jun
Learn how Land Design Associates transformed a large lawn into a low-maintenance meadow landscape in Carver, Massachusetts through thoughtful design, perennial plantings, birch trees, and an integrated pool area.
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.
Landscape Design and Planning, Home Investment, Patios and Walkways, Plants and Trees
Rain Garden and Permeable Paving Design for Stormwater Management in South Shore Massachusetts
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Jun
Jun
Discover how rain gardens, permeable paving, and sustainable landscape design help South Shore Massachusetts properties reduce stormwater runoff naturally.