Tag Archives: Norfolk County MA

Why Fall is the Ideal Season for Tree Planting in the Boston Area

Tree-lined pathway with vibrant orange fall foliage and fallen leaves

Fall Is For Planting As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, there’s no better time to consider the benefits of planting trees in the fall. We’re passionate about the environment and want to share with you why autumn is the ideal season for tree planting. Strong Root Growth: During the fall, the […]

Needham Home Gets New Outdoor Living Area

Backyard fire pit patio with curved seating wall and Adirondack chairs surrounded by lush plantings in Needham, Massachusetts by Land Design Associates.

When the owners of this Needham home asked us to help out with their landscape design, we were all in.  Visiting the site, we saw a beautiful new home but with a “builder’s special” landscape.   The family wanted an outdoor fire pit with sitting walls, a grill island, lighting and privacy screening.  They wanted the […]

How a Walkway Impacts Curb Appeal

Brick walkway with granite edging and foundation plantings designed by Land Design Associates in Massachusetts.

Master Curb Appeal with A Walkway A new walkway can make a real impact on the appearance of the front of your home. A walkway is an extension of your home and adds tremendous aesthetic value. With proper planning and execution walkways become a functional seamless integration into your landscape. There are many things to […]

Grand Norwood Home Receives a Landscape Makeover

Front entry gate and stone walkway with bluestone steps and stacked stone pillars by Land Design Associates in Massachusetts.

Grand Norwood Home Receives a Landscape Makeover This grand Norwood mansion-style home was severely overgrown when we first met the homeowner.  Her husband was an avid plant collector, but not the best designer –  as he had many rare and interesting plants all around the property but with no rhyme or reason.  In fact, most […]

Breathtaking Landscape Design in Westwood Invigorates One Family’s Backyard

Westwood, MA backyard patio and grill island

Rejuvenating an Unused Westwood Backyard Into an Awesome Outdoor Living Space Before Land Design Associates renovated the backyard at this family home in Westwood, it was bland and underutilized. The small, discolored vinyl deck was misshapen and tired, the paver-stoned yard offered no privacy for socializing and the lawn areas presented unkempt woods that imposed […]

Getting Your Lawn Ready For Spring

backyard with stone paved walkways and iron fencing

Landscaping Maintenance Tips for Spring in Norfolk County How to Prepare Your Lawn Now to be Summer-Ready! Leave the struggles of keeping your lawn green all year behind. Start preparing your lawn now for those tough summer months when the true strength of your lawn will really show. It is time to make your lawn […]

Five Plants to Bring Fragrance to Your Yard

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 […]

How To Dress Your Home For The Holidays: Colorful Winter Landscaping

After the leaves fall, the flowers are long gone and cold settles in, your yard can look incredibly bleak; however, that doesn’t mean you have to settle for a monochromatic blanket of white…   While shopping for the bright and bold flowers for the spring and summer is fun, planning ahead for winter interest and […]

5 Reasons To Hire a Landscaper Instead of Doing a DIY Landscape

Hiring Landscape Designer

Even though a DIY landscape seems like it’d be a fairly simple project (who doesn’t love spending time in the garden?), transforming a landscape on your own may not be the best use of your time and money. Before you pull the trigger on your DIY yard, think about these other 5 valuable things a […]