As the warm season wraps up and winter descends on Massachusetts, many homeowners wonder about those last minute landscaping projects. Is it possible to install a stone patio in cold weather? Can you fit that stone retaining wall in before the chill truly hits New England? Depending on the location, design and current weather patterns, you may be able to plan for a patio installation this fall.
Tags: Boston, patios, landscape design, backyard, stone, bluestone
Patio planters allow you to create a garden almost anywhere, without the typical limitations of an in-ground flowerbed. Consider how planters of varying shapes, sizes and designs provide discerning consumers with a long list of landscaping opportunities.
Grilling is part of the Boston culture, with summers filled with backyard barbeques, parties and family reunions. Building a beautiful stone BBQ area in your outdoor living space provides the ideal spot for food prep and serving, as well as allowing for easy clean up and organization. But the design of your outdoor kitchen is crucial.
Tags: Boston, grilling, outdoor grills
Bush and hedge trimming help your landscape thrive, by encouraging new growth, removing dead portions and maintaining a manageable shape. But what's involved in this process? And does it require training and experience to get the job done right? Catch up on the basics of bush and hedge trimming.
Tags: landscape care, Boston
Sprinkler systems provide uniform coverage for your lawn without the need to drag your hose and sprinkler across the lawn. These systems save time and money, and to most people's surprise, a well-designed irrigation system can actually save water as well. The trick in efficient irrigation is design or placement of the sprinkler heads.
Tags: Boston, lawn irrigation, grass, warm season grass
In Boston and the surrounding towns, you don't have to be a farmer to grow your own food, and edible gardens provide a bounty that spreads well beyond your dinner table. Both urban and rural dwellers have discovered the joys and benefits of planting herbs, vegetables and other edibles in their gardens and patio containers. Why not make this the year of homegrown goodness at your place?
Tags: Boston, Edible Gardens
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