Jul 17, 2023 | Hardscape, Landscaping, Massachusetts, Tips
Hardscaping is an important part of landscaping that helps create beautiful outdoor spaces. In Massachusetts, hardscaping requires some specific considerations. It’s also essential to know when it’s best to hire a professional for the job or when you can... 
Sep 7, 2022 | Hardscape, Massachusetts, Tips, Uncategorized
Although some might think that spring and summer are the best times to start hardscaping projects, executing fall and winter hardscaping projects in Massachusetts may actually offer a number of advantages. The Ground is Just Right Fall can be the perfect time of year... 
Apr 2, 2022 | Planting Zone 5, Planting Zone 6, Planting Zone 7, Tips
Okay we know you are anxious to get out in the yard. We’ve even started to send our teams out to do yard cleanups, edging garden beds, trimming up shrubs and more, but is it time to plant?Ā Well, if you were in eastern Massachusetts over the last week,... 
Nov 1, 2021 | Landscaping, Needham, Planting Zone 5, Planting Zone 6, Planting Zone 7, Tips
Aerate September to early November Add lime any time before the ground freezes. Fertilize with winterizer product no later than Veteranās Day. Continue mowing until grass stops growing. 
Oct 4, 2021 | Massachusetts, Planting Zone 5, Planting Zone 6, Planting Zone 7, Tips
October Lawn CareĀ The first frost of the the year typically occurs in October. If you skipped any of Septemberās tasks, do them early in the month. Mow grass low, aim for 2.5 – 3.0ā³ height for the month. After temperatures drop below 50Ā°F during the day... 
Jul 26, 2021 | Landscaping, Massachusetts, Native plants, Tips
There are a lot of reasons not to feed the birds using bird feeders and packaged seed.Ā The recent outbreak of mystery bird disease among songbirds, especially Pine Siskins and goldfinches, has claimed the lives of untold numbers of the birds. To slow the spread of...