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A natural stone pool terrace overlooking the coastal landscape in Duxbury, MA, where carefully layered plantings and elegant hardscape create a refined outdoor living space suited to South Shore properties.

Landscape of the Month: Crafting a Seaside Retreat | The Edge

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 […]
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Miriam Hellweg - director, maintenance | a Blade of Grass

Recruiting Women in the Landscaping Industry | Turf Magazine

Our director of maintenance, Miriam Hellweg, discusses with Turf Magazine’s Monique Allen the state of the landscaping industry in regards to recruiting, and retaining, women in the workforce. From small considerations to big picture requirements, this is an excellent read for any business owner, recruiter, or human resources professional, within the landscaping industry or not. […]
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houzz design award 2020

Blade Wins Best of Houzz 2022 in Design and Service | Houzz

Proud to announce that a Blade of Grass has been awarded “Best of Houzz 2022 in Design” and “Best of Houzz 2022 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, […]
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Carlisle, MA - A cedar pergola anchors the pool terrace, reinforcing agrarian character while providing shade and structure. Photo: Michael J. Lee

Tour a Farmhouse and its Renovated Landscape | New England Home

If you want to see an absolutely beautiful New England  property, be sure to visit New England Home or pick up the latest print edition – it’s also featured on the cover! A true team effort, a Blade of Grass partnered with architect/builder Adams + Beasley Associates to turn an old farmhouse on a bare plot of land […]
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Meet to the Director | Massachusetts Association of Landscape Professionals

Meet the Director | Massachusetts Association of Landscape Professionals

Congratulations to our Director of Maintenance, Miriam Hellweg –  elected to the position of Director for The Massachusetts Association of Landscape Professionals. The MLP is a trade association that represents the leading landscape professionals in Massachusetts. Miriam began her career at Blade over 20 years ago as crew member, and still loves getting her hands into the dirt. […]
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Landscape in Motion: An Installation Time-lapse | Adams + Beasley Associates Custom Builders Video

Landscape in Motion: An Installation Time-lapse | Adams + Beasley Associates

We’ve been working with award-winning custom builders Adams + Beasley Associates for years and have always been amazed with their creations and attention to detail. So when they asked a Blade of Grass to design and install their office landscape in Carlisle, MA, we jumped at the opportunity. Check out this fun time-lapse video they created […]
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A Look into Why Landscaping Companies Choose CAST Lighting | CAST Blog

A Look into Why Landscaping Companies Choose CAST Lighting | CAST Blog

Abdul Abuhajeb, our Landscape Lighting Manager, shares his thoughts on the role of landscape lighting in CAST Lighting’s recent blog post. “We have been using CAST at a Blade of Grass for the past 10 years, and it is by far the best quality lighting fixture out there. CAST is always my first option when the […]
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