Category Archives: Summer Tips

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.

Top 6 Early Spring Bloomers to Get Color in Your Yard

Daffodils blooming in a spring landscape garden in Duxbury MA by Land Design Associates Inc Title:

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.

Refresh Your Landscape for Late Summer: Top Perennials, Flowering Shrubs, and Fall Garden Prep in Greater Boston

Close-up of blooming pink Rose of Sharon flowers against a bright sky in late summer.

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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July Landscaping & Gardening Tips for Walpole, Newton, Wellesley & Greater Boston

July 4th garden in Greater Boston designed by Land Design Associates with hydrangeas, coneflowers, and patriotic seasonal planters.

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.