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Coastal Landscaping in Massachusetts: Designing for Salt, Wind, and Sandy Soil

Pete Cadieux — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:19 +0000

Massachusetts coastal properties offer remarkable opportunities for landscape design. Salt, wind, soil, and shoreline conditions shape how we approach planting, outdoor living, construction, and long-term care.

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Rhododendrons: Spring Flowers and Structure for Boston-Area Landscapes

a Blade of Grass — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:34 +0000

Rhododendrons bring spring flowers and evergreen presence to Boston-area gardens, but varieties differ considerably in size, foliage, and growing requirements. Learn how to choose and use them as part of a larger planting.

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Mid-Century Modern House Tour | Wayland Museum & Historical Society

Site Admin — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:45:03 +0000

Discover a different side of Wayland’s architectural history at the Wayland Museum & Historical Society’s first-ever Mid-Century Modern House Tour on Sunday, October 25, from noon to 4 p.m. Step inside five distinctive postwar homes, from classic Deck Houses to Core Contemporaries, and explore the clean lines, natural light, and thoughtful connections to the surrounding […]

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Concord, MA – Our Neighbors Removed Trees. How Can We Get Our Privacy Back?

Miriam Hellweg — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:36 +0000

A Concord homeowner asks how to regain privacy after neighboring trees are removed. We explain how placement, plant size, and winter coverage shape the answer.

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Grass, Clover, or Both? Finding the Right Balance

Pete Cadieux — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:21 +0000

Clover can be a useful addition to a Massachusetts lawn, but replacing grass involves more than choosing a different seed. Here’s how to weigh appearance, everyday use, seasonal performance, and long-term care.

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Compact in Cambridge Wins APLD’s Gold Award for Residential Design | APLD

Site Admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:50:35 +0000

We’re thrilled to share that a Blade of Grass has won a Gold Award in the APLD International Landscape Design Awards in the Residential over $100,000 category for our “Compact in Cambridge” project! The judges praised the creative use of materials, welcoming outdoor spaces, and thoughtful sustainable details, all tucked into a small city garden. […]

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Hostas: Foliage and Structure for Massachusetts Shade Gardens

a Blade of Grass — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:15 +0000

Hostas can bring remarkable foliage, texture, and structure to Massachusetts shade gardens, but varieties differ considerably in size, color, and form. Learn how we think about choosing and using hostas as part of a larger planting.

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Rethinking Fall Cleanup: What New England Gardens Really Need

Heather Lashbrook Jones — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:56 +0000

Fall cleanup is less about clearing everything away and more about making selective choices that support plant health, winter interest, habitat, and the way the property is used.

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Plant Spacing: Designing Your Future Landscape

a Blade of Grass — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:56 +0000

Plant spacing is about more than measuring the distance between plants. Good landscape design considers mature size, growth habit, circulation, and how plants will relate to one another as the property evolves.

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9 Landscape Problems We Often Find on New England Properties

a Blade of Grass — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:27 +0000

Many landscape problems begin with reasonable decisions that didn’t account for how the property would change over time. Here are nine common mistakes we see on New England properties and what homeowners should consider instead.

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