Tag Archives: Outdoor Design

Landscaping Ideas for a Resilient Yard: How Native Plants Handle New England Drought

Drought-tolerant native plant garden with black-eyed Susan and little bluestem in a New England yard

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.

How to Use Landscaping Trees and Shrubs to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Your Home

A local farm surrounded by tall trees.

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 […]