This month the National Associations of Landscaping Professional’s blog, The Edge, published a wonderful deep dive on one of our most favorite properties, located in Carlisle, MA. The post covers the cleanup and restoration of the surrounding wetlands including the adding of native perennials, trees, shrubs, and groundcovers. Of course, the design and maintenance of […] The post Landscapes of the Month: Maintaining a Diverse Landscape | The Edge – NALP appeared first on a Blade of Grass - Boston Landscape Design, Installation & Maintenance ..read more

a Blade of Grass has been named “Best Landscape Design/Build, West” by Boston Magazine and will be featured in their 2024 Best of Boston® Home issue. It’s an honor to be recognized by such a respected institution, and share the stage with so many talented designers, artists, and architects. Thank you, Boston Magazine, and to […] The post Blade Wins Best of Boston Home – Best Landscape Design/Build Award 2024 | Boston Magazine appeared first on a Blade of Grass - Boston Landscape Design, Installation & Maintenance ..read more

Do you love the holiday season and the decorations that they bring? Be sure to read what Blade co-owner and founder Heather Lashbrook Jones has to say in this very seasonal article in Wellesley Weston Magazine. In this month’s edition, Heather lends a few tips regarding sourcing supplies including pinecones, winter berry, and holly, and also […] The post Decorating with Greens for the Holidays | Wellesley Weston Magazine appeared first on a Blade of Grass - Boston Landscape Design, Installation & Maintenance ..read more

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) has announced that a Blade of Grass has been selected as the winner of two(!) Gold Award of Excellence awards for 2023 – Residential Design/Build > Above $1,000,000 and Residential Landscape Management. Be sure to check out the photo galleries of this beautiful property in Carlisle, MA. We’re honored […] The post Blade Wins Two Gold Awards of Excellence 2023 | National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) appeared first on a Blade of Grass - Boston Landscape Design, Installation & Maintenance ..read more

We've compiled a list of some of our favorite drought hardy plants so you don’t have to choose between a beautiful yard and preserving a precious resource. The post Design Ideas: Drought Tolerant Plants appeared first on a Blade of Grass - Boston Landscape Design, Installation & Maintenance ..read more

We've compiled a list of some of our favorite drought hardy plants so you don’t have to choose between a beautiful yard and preserving a precious resource. The post Design Ideas: Drought Tolerant Plants appeared first on a Blade of Grass - Boston Landscape Design, Installation & Maintenance ..read more

At a Blade of Grass, we strive to find materials that are environmentally sensitive. Reclaimed stone exists at the perfect nexus of traditional look, high quality material, and environmental responsibility. The post Reclaimed Stone: A Well-Worn Path appeared first on a Blade of Grass - Boston Landscape Design, Installation & Maintenance ..read more

At a Blade of Grass, we strive to find materials that are environmentally sensitive. Reclaimed stone exists at the perfect nexus of traditional look, high quality material, and environmental responsibility. The post Reclaimed Stone: A Well-Worn Path appeared first on a Blade of Grass - Boston Landscape Design, Installation & Maintenance ..read more

One of our favorite properties is featured in the latest edition of the The Edge (from the National Association of Landscape Professionals).  Located in Duxbury, Massachusetts, this “seaside estate” was actually our second project with this client; the first is featured here and located just down the road from the newer property. As noted in […] The post Landscape of the Month: Crafting a Seaside Retreat | The Edge appeared first on a Blade of Grass - Boston Landscape Design, Installation & Maintenance ..read more

a Blade of Grass is proud to a premiere sponsor and participant in this year’s Wellesley Kitchen and Home Tour this Saturday (May 6) presented by the Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club. Join us for an up-close look at seven of Wellesley’s most stunning homes, highlighting a variety of styles and concepts in design. You […] The post Wellesley Kitchen and Home Tour 2023 | Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club appeared first on a Blade of Grass - Boston Landscape Design, Installation & Maintenance ..read more