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 […]
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Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance
5 Ways to Protect Your Evergreen Trees and Bushes From Winter Damage
03
Jan
Jan
Photo Credit: © Marco Verch How to Take Care of Your Evergreens for Landscaping Protecting Plants for Winter New England’s harsh winters can wreak havoc on your evergreen trees and shrubs if you’re not careful. Even though evergreens can survive through the winter months, cold temperatures, high winds and a winter sun can dry out […]
Case Studies, Home Investment, Landscape Design and Planning, Patios and Walkways
Backyard Hardscape on a Budget in Greater Boston
22
Nov
Nov
How Land Design Associates Transformed One Family’s Backyard Patio Into a Simple Oasis Planning a New Backyard Patio Design Sometimes, all it takes is a creative design and a little hardscaping with a patio wall to liven up your backyard without breaking the bank. In the spring, we met with a family who wanted to […]
Landscape Design and Planning, Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance, Plants and Trees
5 Ways to Deter Deer From Eating Your Plants and Shrubs
02
Nov
Nov
Protect Your Landscaping Plants and Shrubs This Fall From Hungry Deer Dreaded Deer in the Garden When it comes to keeping your yard beautiful and thriving, protecting your garden from cute but menacing deer should be a top priority. With some exceptions, deer will eat or at least trample on almost anything in your garden, […]
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
11
Oct
Oct
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, Winter Care
5 Ways To Choose Between a Fire Pit or Fireplace
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Apr
Apr
“Should I get a fire pit or fireplace?” … That’s a question we hear a lot. Which would you prefer to gather around with your friends? Each has its pros and cons. Consider the following 5 things when choosing what’s best for your family: 1. Seating Many people choose a circular fire pit because they […]
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Dec
Dec
Go beyond the mundane and try something new for an interesting backdrop or a focal point for your yard all year long. Interesting evergreens are readily available at garden centers—so be daring and plant one into an existing bed or border! Make sure to consider growth rate, though, as some take years to grow 6 […]
Landscape Design and Planning, Plants and Trees, Winter Care
How To Dress Your Home For The Holidays: Colorful Winter Landscaping
11
Dec
Dec
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 […]
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Nov
Nov
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 […]