Category Archives: Plants and Trees

Spring is Here – Step Outside & Enjoy Your Landscape!

George Washington statue at Boston Public Garden with spring flowers, green trees, and city skyline in the background.

Get your yard ready for spring! Land Design Associates offers spring cleanup, mulching, planting & design in Newton, Wellesley & Dover. Book today!

Illuminate Your Outdoor Space: A Guide to Landscape Lighting Options

Beautifully lit stone patio and garden pathway at night with warm LED landscape lighting highlighting trees and plants.

Enhance your outdoor space with expert landscape lighting in Walpole, MA. Path, bistro, uplighting & more. Safe, efficient designs by Land Design Associates.

March Landscaping Tips in Massachusetts: Early Spring Garden Prep, Cleanup & Planting Ideas

Spring blooms along a Boston brownstone sidewalk with pink cherry blossoms, manicured shrubs, and colorful flower boxes.

Get your yard ready for spring with expert March landscaping tips from Land Design Associates in Walpole, MA. Learn about early spring cleanup, pruning, lawn prep, hardscape repairs, and planting ideas. See our work at Land Design Associates Projects
and trust our Certified Landscape Professionals
to make your yard thrive.

Crafting Paradise: A Complete Landscape Transformation in Dover, MA

landscape design, pool, plantings, fire pit, shed, retaining walls

Nestled in the charming town of Dover, Massachusetts, a homeowner envisioned a backyard oasis, a haven where relaxation and recreation would seamlessly intertwine. Our landscape construction team embraced the challenge of flattening the yard, installing a pool, and creating a holistic outdoor experience. This project involved a meticulous combination of retaining walls, tree trimming, grading, […]

Multiphase Landscape Architectural Design in Westwood Massachusetts

patio, plants, stepping stones, backyard, patio furniture

A family approached us with the desire to transform their property into a functional and aesthetically pleasing space. Their hope was to create a landscape architectural masterplan for the entire property that they could implement in stages starting with their top priority items. The primary focus was on addressing their immediate needs, starting with the […]

Transforming a Sloped Backyard into a Luxurious Retreat: A Medfield, MA Landscape Project

Residential pool landscape design plan with plantings, patio, and lighting layout

The homeowners wanted to transform their sloped backyard into a breathtaking outdoor sanctuary. With a desire to fuse leisure, entertainment, and ample play space for their children, the homeowners embarked on a journey to mold their vision into reality. They aspired to craft an inviting expanse that seamlessly melded with family-centric elements, all while navigating […]

Large Backyard Patio Completes Newton Home Renovation

Residential landscape planting plan with foundation plantings, patio layout, and front walkway design

Landscape Architectural Goals Defined The initial site meeting infused the air with a sense of excitement, as the residents of this quaint Newton home brimmed with anticipation for the design journey ahead. With many landscape design goals to tackle, they were eager to explore design alternatives. The family’s aspirations were crystal clear: they sought to […]

Transforming a Needham Backyard

plunge pool, patio, fire pit, decking, bistro lighting, grill island, backyard, Needham, hot tub

Contemporary Bliss – Needham, MA  Embarking on a transformative journey, a family of five sought to reinvent their modest Needham backyard into a modern sanctuary—a place where cherished memories with loved ones would flourish. Their ambitious vision encompassed a multifaceted dream: a compact yet elegant pool and spa for rejuvenating summer swims and autumnal relaxation, […]

Overgrown Lot Turned Private Woodland Park

Hydrangea, flowers, Limetta, Green

Site Overview and Analysis The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in people all over the world spending more time than ever at their homes and in their backyards. People passed the time doing all sorts of new outdoor activities such as golfing, cycling, pickleball, and gardening. One client of Land Design Associates decided to take on a […]

Modern Westwood Home Gets A Landscape To Match

modern home, Tesla solar roof, hillside, plantings, lighting

The Transformation of a 1950s Westwood Ranch House and Landscape into a Modern Oasis of Family Unity and Eco-Friendly Living. The vision for the renovation and modernization of the 1950s Westwood, MA ranch house was inspired by the homeowners’ desire to create a modern, energy-efficient home reminiscent of the contemporary residences in Sydney, Australia, their […]