There are very few slow days at a Blade of Grass – we're busy designing and maintaining Boston's most beautiful properties. Below are some of the recent highlights of our work, design awards, Boston landscaping events, press mentions, and general Blade happenings. For more Blade news, be sure to follow us out on Facebook and Instagram.
Holiday House Tour | Concord Museum
Join the a Blade of Grass for the Concord Museum 14th Annual Holiday House Tour on Saturday, December 7th. A beloved annual tradition, the Holiday House Tour invites ticket-holders to visit six festively-decorated homes throughout Concord, each with their own unique charm and character. In 2024, the Tour will highlight historical homes in honor of the approaching 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Every year, this popular holiday event sells over 1,000 tickets and provides critical support for the Museum’s vital educational initiatives which serve over 14,000 K-12 students annually. Get your tickets today.
Home Renovation Discussion | Spellman Museum, Weston
Join us on Nov 2 at 10am for a special expert-led discussion “Value. Trust. Impact. A Fresh Take on Home Renovation” at the Spellmen Museum, 241 Wellesley Street in Weston. The focus of this free event will be steps and strategies to increase your home’s value through design and upgrades. Speakers from Dane Austin Design, New England Design & Construction, MGS Group Real Estate, and of course, a Blade of Grass will present. Contact us for more information.
Lovelane Hoedown | Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program
We’re proud to be sponsors of the Lovelane Hoedown. This high-end fundraising event benefits the Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program which is geared toward greater Boston’s philanthropic leaders. Hoedown attendees come from all over to reunite with friends from previous Hoedowns, enjoy an incredible night of cuisine from 15 of Boston’s top chefs, have fun with activities like ax throwing and party for a good cause. This year’s Hoedown promises to be an experience you’ll never forget, including music by Grammy nominated band Spin Doctors and favorite local band French Lick, inspirational guests, lots of dancing, and some exciting surprises. To learn more visit lovelane.org.
Taking the Plunge | Wellesley Weston Magazine
Considering a pool or water feature for your property? Be sure to check out the most recent edition of Wellesley Weston Magazine – our very own Tom Wilhelm lends his helpful tips on materials, location, project planning, and even some “setting the mood” advice.
Arbor Week Activities | Speak for the Trees
We’re proud to be a sponsor of the Arbor Week celebrations organized by our friends at Speak for the Trees. Check out their calendar of events and initiatives throughout the Boston area to help encourage community engagement. For every referral received from a Blade of Grass, we will make a donation to Speak for the Trees to express our gratitude for their contributions to their tree programs plantings in Boston. Be sure to find an event near you.
Art in Bloom | Museum of Fine Arts Boston
We are thrilled to announce that Art in Bloom returns to the MFA’s galleries on Friday, April 26, 2024! You won’t want to miss these beautiful interpretive floral arrangements of 45 artworks. Enjoy the creativity of many talented volunteer and professional floral designers. Be sure to keep an eye out for an arrangement sponsored by a Blade of Grass.
Landscapes of the Month: Maintaining a Diverse Landscape | The Edge – NALP
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 gardens are also discussed as are a few of the special seasonal touches and vegetable produce. Be sure to read the entire post which features our director of marketing, senior account manager of maintenance, Heather Lashbrook Jones.
Blade Wins Best of Houzz 2024 in Design and Service | Houzz
Proud to announce that a Blade of Grass has been awarded “Best of Houzz 2024 in Design” and “Best of Houzz 2024 in Service”” from Houzz, our favorite web resource for landscape and home design. This award holds special meaning for us as we take great pride in the designs we create for our clients, and our commitment to excellent service. If you have a moment, check out our portfolios and featured articles on Houzz and be sure leave a comment or like. And don’t forget to see our other awards.
Blade Wins Best of Boston Home – Best Landscape Design/Build Award 2024 | Boston Magazine
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 you, our wonderful clients!
Decorating with Greens for the Holidays | Wellesley Weston Magazine
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 planning ahead with holiday-friendly pruning strategies. You’ll also want to check out our holiday decoration gallery, filled with photos of our work over the years.
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