After a long New England winter, early blooming trees and shrubs signal the arrival of spring—often while snow is still on the ground. From star magnolias and Yoshino cherries to native serviceberry and witch hazel, discover the best early bloomers for Massachusetts landscapes and how thoughtful landscape design helps homeowners in Walpole, Cohasset, and the South Shore enjoy seasonal beauty sooner.
Category Archives: Summer Tips
Landscape Design and Planning, Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance, Plants and Trees, Summer Tips
Refresh Your Landscape for Late Summer: Top Perennials, Flowering Shrubs, and Fall Garden Prep in Greater Boston
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Discover the best late summer perennials and flowering shrubs for Boston-area gardens. Learn fall garden prep tips, design ideas, and seasonal maintenance strategies from Land Design Associates. Serving Newton, Wellesley, Needham, Westwood, Walpole & Greater Boston.
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Landscape Design and Planning, Plants and Trees, Summer Tips
July Landscaping & Gardening Tips for Walpole, Newton, Wellesley & Greater Boston
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Jul
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Expert July landscaping tips for Walpole, Newton, Wellesley, and Greater Boston. Keep your lawn green, flowers blooming, and garden pollinator-friendly with Land Design Associates, certified landscape professionals.
Landscape Design and Planning, Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance, Plants and Trees, Summer Tips
Tick and Mosquito Control in Walpole, MA: Safe, Effective Spraying Services by Land Design Associates
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May
May
Protect your family and pets with safe, eco-friendly tick and mosquito control in Walpole, Newton, Needham, Wellesley, Westwood, and Norfolk County. Schedule your spraying today with Land Design Associates, Massachusetts Certified Landscape Professionals.
Home Investment, Landscape Design and Planning, Plants and Trees, Summer Tips
How to Use Landscaping Trees and Shrubs to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Your Home
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Using Landscape Tree Planting and Shrubs in Greater Boston With ever-increasing home-energy costs, leveraging your landscape design in Boston during the cold winters and hot summers can serve as a lifesaver for improving the energy efficiency of your home. How can you use backyard landscaping and best practices in yard design to make those small […]
Landscape Design and Planning, Patios and Walkways, Summer Tips
7 Ideas for Patios that Will Give You A Great Gathering Space For Your Family
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May
May
Your patio doesn’t have to be just a big rectangle by the back door. The site of your patio affects how often it will be used and how well it serves its intended purpose. Whether you are designing your own or working with a designer, here are some things to consider in the planning phase. […]
Plants and Trees, Landscape Design and Planning, Summer Tips
Five Plants to Bring Fragrance to Your Yard
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Apr
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Our Favorite Fragrant Shrubs For your Yard Planting fragrant shrubs adds a wonderful addition to your garden. Once you’ve experienced the enjoyment of a fragrant plant, you’ll want to add more. You’ll want to include shrubs that smell good near patios, entries, kitchen windows and driveways for even more of that sweet flower smell! No […]
Landscape Design and Planning, Patios and Walkways, Summer Tips
How to Design An Outdoor Kitchen You’ll Love
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Apr
Apr
Nothing beats a perfectly done steak on a nice summer evening served with grilled vegetables for a healthy side dish. With a well-designed outdoor kitchen, you can have a nice place to grill outside all-year-round. In warm months, it will be the center of your outdoor living with family and friends. The rest of the […]
Plants and Trees, Landscape Design and Planning, Summer Tips
Top 6 Early Spring Bloomers to Get Color in Your Yard
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Apr
After a long and bleak winter, early blooming flowers can lighten your spirits in anticipation of spring. There still may be snow on the ground, but if you take the time to plant some of these, winter will feel a little shorter. Most people think of bulbs for spring however there are many other plants […]