# a Blade of Grass: Boston Landscape Design, Construction, \& Maintenance

> Award\-winning landscape design, construction, and ongoing maintenance services for Boston, MetroWest, and Cape Cod homeowners\.

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## Pages
- [Service Area](https://abladeofgrass.com/service-area/): Explore where a Blade of Grass provides landscape design, construction, seasonal enhancements, and long\-term property care across Greater Boston, MetroWest, Cape Cod, and other select New England communities\.
- [Reviews](https://abladeofgrass.com/reviews/)
- [Company](https://abladeofgrass.com/company/): a Blade of Grass is an award\-winning, full\-service landscape design, construction, and maintenance firm serving Greater Boston, MetroWest, and Cape Cod homeowners\. We create and steward refined residential properties through thoughtful planning, skilled craftsmanship, and disciplined long\-term care\.
- [Services](https://abladeofgrass.com/services/): Every property requires a distinct approach\. Our comprehensive landscape services are carefully tailored for residential properties across Greater Boston, spanning award\-winning design, precision construction, irrigation, lighting, maintenance, and seasonal care\. Explore each to learn how we deliver cohesive, award\-winning results\.
- [Home](https://abladeofgrass.com/)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://abladeofgrass.com/frequently-asked-questions/)
- [Snow \& Ice Management Services](https://abladeofgrass.com/services/snow-management/)
- [Landscape Maintenance \& Fine Gardening Services](https://abladeofgrass.com/services/landscape-maintenance/)
- [Landscape Lighting Services](https://abladeofgrass.com/services/landscape-lighting/)
- [Landscape Irrigation Services](https://abladeofgrass.com/services/landscape-irrigation/)
- [Landscape Construction Services](https://abladeofgrass.com/services/landscape-construction/)
- [Interior Plants](https://abladeofgrass.com/services/interior-plants/)
- [Landscape Design Services](https://abladeofgrass.com/services/landscape-design/)
- [Featured Properties](https://abladeofgrass.com/featured-properties/)

## Posts
- [What Is the Rule of 3 in Landscaping? A Landscape Designer’s Guide for Beautiful, Balanced Gardens](https://abladeofgrass.com/blog/what-is-the-rule-of-3-in-landscaping/): Learn how the rule of 3 in landscaping shapes planting design, outdoor spaces, and visual balance, and how it’s applied in residential landscapes throughout Greater Boston\.
- [What Is Circulation in Landscape Design? Creating Better Flow Through Your Property](https://abladeofgrass.com/blog/circulation-in-landscape-design/): Good landscape design considers more than how a property looks\. Learn how thoughtful circulation can connect the home, gardens, outdoor living spaces, and arrival areas into one comfortable experience\.
- [How Much Does Landscape Design Cost in Boston? A Realistic Guide for Homeowners](https://abladeofgrass.com/blog/how-much-does-landscape-design-cost-in-boston/): Landscape design cost in Boston depends on more than yard size\. Learn how site conditions, grading, drainage, hardscape, planting, lighting, permitting, and phasing shape design scope and influence overall project cost\.
- [How to Hire a Professional Landscape Designer in Boston: A Homeowner’s Guide](https://abladeofgrass.com/blog/how-to-hire-a-professional-landscape-designer-in-boston/): Choosing the right landscape designer can shape the beauty and usability of your outdoor space for years to come\. This guide explains how Boston homeowners can evaluate designers, compare services, and plan their projects with confidence\.
- [The Landscape Master Plan: Why the Best Boston Properties Are Designed in Phases](https://abladeofgrass.com/blog/landscape-master-plan-boston/): A strong landscape rarely comes together by accident\. For many Boston\-area homes, the best results begin with a master plan that organizes patios, planting, drainage, lighting, circulation, and maintenance into a clear, phased strategy\.

## Portfolio
- [Carlisle Country Estate](https://abladeofgrass.com/portfolio/carlisle-country-estate/): Carlisle, MA \| Located a short drive from Boston, this award\-winning farmhouse landscape reinterprets a historic 1773 property through a refined balance of agrarian tradition, outdoor living, and environmental stewardship\. The design brings cohesion across fields, gardens, and structures while supporting modern family life\.
- [Wellesley Four\-Season Escape](https://abladeofgrass.com/portfolio/wellesley-backyard-escape/): Wellesley, MA \| This thoughtfully designed backyard retreat transforms a steep suburban lot into a four\-season outdoor living environment for modern family life\. A custom pool, screened porch, outdoor kitchen, fire feature, and layered planting design work together to create a landscape that feels connected, welcoming, and built for everyday use in every season\.
- [Vegetable Gardens](https://abladeofgrass.com/portfolio/vegetable-gardens/): A well\-designed vegetable garden brings beauty, purpose, and fresh harvests to the landscape\. Planned for New England growing seasons, these gardens balance productivity, durability, and visual appeal through thoughtful layout, raised beds, paths, and supporting structures\.
- [Driveways \& Approaches](https://abladeofgrass.com/portfolio/driveways-approaches/): Driveways and approaches set the tone for a property, shaping first impressions from the moment of arrival\. Thoughtful layout, material choice, and detailing turn a functional entry into a refined design element that complements the home and landscape\.
- [Pergolas \& Pavilions](https://abladeofgrass.com/portfolio/pergolas-pavilions/): Pergolas and pavilions both add shade, structure, and definition to patios and backyards, creating inviting outdoor rooms\. They enhance comfort, support gathering spaces, and introduce architectural depth and lasting visual interest to the landscape\.

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