We get a lot of great questions from homeowners throughout Greater Boston and Cape Cod. In Ask a Landscape Expert, our team of designers, horticulturists, construction specialists, and property care professionals share their advice and answers drawn from decades of hands-on experience. Have a question about your landscape? We’d love to hear from you.
Can Mature Trees Stay If We Redesign Our Property?
A homeowner planning a landscape renovation asks whether its mature trees can remain. We explain how established trees can be evaluated, protected, and incorporated into the new design.
Which Native Plants Will Thrive on My Weston Property?
A Weston homeowner asks how to choose native plants for a wooded property with shade, changing moisture levels, and occasional deer activity.
Why Is My Stone Patio Uneven After Winter, and Can It Be Repaired?
A Weston homeowner asks how to choose native plants for a wooded property with shade, changing moisture levels, and occasional deer activity.
Why Do My Hydrangeas Look Healthy but Barely Bloom?
A hydrangea can produce plenty of healthy leaves without a single flower. Here’s how Greater Boston weather, pruning, sunlight, and plant type can affect blooming, and what to do next.
Where Should I Start With Landscape Design for My Property?
Not sure where to begin with your landscape? Our expert explains when a focused project makes sense, when to create a master plan, and how to phase improvements without costly rework.
Water Sits in Our Backyard for Days After It Rains. Do We Need a French Drain?
Standing water can come from grading, compacted soil, roof runoff, or an underground issue. Our drainage expert explains when a French drain will help and when another solution makes more sense.
Our Retaining Wall Is Starting to Lean. How Worried Should I Be?
A leaning stone wall can signal drainage, soil pressure, or foundation trouble. See how our masonry expert approached the problem at this Acton property.
Why Are My Arborvitae Turning Brown, and Can They Be Saved?
A Wellesley homeowner asks why their arborvitae are turning brown and whether they can be saved. Here’s how to identify the likely cause and decide what to do next.
have questions about your property?
Have questions about your property or need expert advice? Contact the Blade team to learn more about our landscape design and maintenance services.