Landscape design establishes the creative and technical foundation for exceptional properties. Recognized for award-winning artistry and thoughtful execution, our comprehensive plans integrate architecture, landform, and long-term function into a cohesive vision. Each design balances beauty with performance, ensuring the finished landscape reflects both refinement and enduring value.
a unique approach to landscape design
From intimate garden enhancements to full-property transformations, our award-winning landscape designers create environments that feel deeply personal and naturally timeless. Our work is best suited for homeowners seeking a cohesive, well-considered plan that brings clarity to the design process and carries through implementation and long-term care.
As a locally owned firm with more than 30 years of legacy craftsmanship, we bring an integrated perspective that considers not only how your landscape will look on day one, but how it will mature, perform, and be cared for over time. The result is a design that reflects your lifestyle, enhances your home, and guides decisions as your landscape takes shape over time.
As a locally owned firm with more than 30 years of legacy craftsmanship, we bring an integrated perspective that considers not only how your landscape will look on day one, but how it will mature, perform, and be cared for over time. The result is a design that reflects your lifestyle, enhances your home, and guides decisions as your landscape takes shape over time.
our tailored landscape design services
Over three decades, we’ve refined our landscape design process to provide structure, transparency, and confidence at every stage. The steps below illustrate how projects move from early conversations to well-defined, implementation-ready plans.
Full Property Master Planning
A unified vision aligning architecture, landscape, circulation, and long-term use.
Landscape Architecture and Site Planning
Strategic layout and grading that balance aesthetics, function, and site constraints.
New Construction Landscape Design
Integrated planning for new homes, coordinated early with architects and builders for smooth execution.
Estate and Large-Property Design
Large-scale strategies that bring clarity, cohesion, and usability to expansive properties.
Garden and Planting Design
Refined plant compositions balancing color, texture, and structure while supporting long-term health.
Pool and Outdoor Living Integration
Coordinated pools, terraces, and gathering spaces unified into a functional outdoor environment.
A unified vision aligning architecture, landscape, circulation, and long-term use.
Landscape Architecture and Site Planning
Strategic layout and grading that balance aesthetics, function, and site constraints.
New Construction Landscape Design
Integrated planning for new homes, coordinated early with architects and builders for smooth execution.
Estate and Large-Property Design
Large-scale strategies that bring clarity, cohesion, and usability to expansive properties.
Garden and Planting Design
Refined plant compositions balancing color, texture, and structure while supporting long-term health.
Pool and Outdoor Living Integration
Coordinated pools, terraces, and gathering spaces unified into a functional outdoor environment.
Terrace, Patio and Hardscape Design
Proportioned stone and masonry elements defining outdoor rooms for daily living and entertaining.
Outdoor Kitchen and Entertainment Spaces
Purpose-built spaces for cooking and gathering that integrate naturally into the landscape.
Entry, Driveway and Arrival Courtyard Design
Thoughtfully designed arrival sequences that elevate first impressions through material and scale.
Seasonal & Four-Season Interest
Layered strategies that maintain structure and visual interest throughout the year.
Landscape Lighting Design
Layered illumination enhancing safety, highlighting key features, and extending evening use.
Proportioned stone and masonry elements defining outdoor rooms for daily living and entertaining.
Outdoor Kitchen and Entertainment Spaces
Purpose-built spaces for cooking and gathering that integrate naturally into the landscape.
Entry, Driveway and Arrival Courtyard Design
Thoughtfully designed arrival sequences that elevate first impressions through material and scale.
Seasonal & Four-Season Interest
Layered strategies that maintain structure and visual interest throughout the year.
Landscape Lighting Design
Layered illumination enhancing safety, highlighting key features, and extending evening use.
Irrigation System Design
Efficient, site-responsive irrigation supporting plant health and water conservation.
Specialty Garden Design
Purpose-built gardens for cutting, culinary use, pollinators, or focused landscape functions.
Grading, Drainage and Site Engineering
Technical planning ensuring proper drainage, stability, and long-term performance.
Planning Phased Implementation
Strategic sequencing allowing projects to evolve without losing cohesion.
Planning & Budget Mapping
Clear alignment between design decisions, investment levels, and priorities.
Efficient, site-responsive irrigation supporting plant health and water conservation.
Specialty Garden Design
Purpose-built gardens for cutting, culinary use, pollinators, or focused landscape functions.
Grading, Drainage and Site Engineering
Technical planning ensuring proper drainage, stability, and long-term performance.
Planning Phased Implementation
Strategic sequencing allowing projects to evolve without losing cohesion.
Planning & Budget Mapping
Clear alignment between design decisions, investment levels, and priorities.
ready to start a design conversation?
Our free design consultations are the first step in understanding your property, priorities, and long-term goals. From there, we outline a clear path forward.
our collaborative design process
Over three decades, we’ve refined our landscape design process to provide structure, transparency, and confidence at every stage. The steps below show how projects move from early conversations to clear, ready-to-implement plans.
1On-Site Consultation
Every project begins with a detailed site visit. We walk your property together to understand your goals, aesthetic preferences, functional needs, and investment range while assessing opportunities and constraints.
Every project begins with a detailed site visit. We walk your property together to understand your goals, aesthetic preferences, functional needs, and investment range while assessing opportunities and constraints.
2Concept Development
We translate these insights into an initial design vision. This phase explores spatial layout, stylistic direction, plant palettes, and materiality, always guided by the architecture and character of your property.
We translate these insights into an initial design vision. This phase explores spatial layout, stylistic direction, plant palettes, and materiality, always guided by the architecture and character of your property.
3Design Presentation
You’ll receive a full-color design plan supported by visual references, sketches, and sample materials. We review the design collaboratively, refining details to ensure alignment with your vision and priorities.
You’ll receive a full-color design plan supported by visual references, sketches, and sample materials. We review the design collaboratively, refining details to ensure alignment with your vision and priorities.
4Investment & Phasing Strategy
We provide a clear cost framework and, when appropriate, a phased implementation roadmap that aligns scope with timing and budget.
We provide a clear cost framework and, when appropriate, a phased implementation roadmap that aligns scope with timing and budget.
5Build & Stewardship Integration
Because our teams also construct and maintain landscapes, the design naturally transitions into seamless execution and long-term care if desired.
Because our teams also construct and maintain landscapes, the design naturally transitions into seamless execution and long-term care if desired.
what our clients say
★★★★★
“They gave me an accurate budget and timetable up front and pretty much stuck to it - much to my husband's delight. They are not pushy about their services which I truly appreciate and which is why I continue to use them for maintenance, new plantings etc. Would highly recommend them!”
“a Blade of Grass was a joy to work with from beginning to end. They were focused on us the entire process from brainstorming, designing, selecting and installation. We love our new landscaped backyard and know you will too!”
“They listened to what we wanted and created an oasis where each month we saw different plants blooming with different colors. Our designer was a joy to work with and she truly taught us about plants and flowers through this experience.”
“The lighting and irrigation team did an amazing job updating the lights around our property, including a wide variety of lighting types to showcase different aspects of the landscape (trees, patio, pond / water feature) - highly recommended!”
“What a great company. The people we work with are responsive, knowledgeable and a delight to work with. They meet with us each year at the beginning of the season to understand our needs and they make sure they meet those needs.”
“Outstanding service. I email our account manager and she always responds promptly and work is perfectly done i a timely fashion. The landscapers are hard working and the nicest people to work with. Highly recommended!!”
“They listened to what we wanted and created an oasis where each month we saw different plants blooming with different colors. Our designer was a joy to work with and she truly taught us about plants and flowers through this experience.”
“When designing the space Tom considered every detail including privacy concerns, colors, the reuse of existing plants, our likes and dislikes, cost, placement and size of walkways and stairs, shape of pool deck and where snow would be plowed in the winter. The result is a yard we enjoy all year-round. Since its design, the maintenance team at a Blade of Grass has maintained the yard's beauty.”
“I worked with Blade of Grass for more than 15 years and it was a very pleasurable experience. I so appreciated their attention to detail in creating my beautiful gardens .”
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where we work
We provide landscape design services throughout the Greater Boston and Cape Cod area, including Weston, Wellesley, Lincoln, and Concord. Our team understands the architectural character, topography, and seasonal climate patterns unique to these communities, allowing us to develop master plans that respond thoughtfully to both home and land. If your community is not shown, please contact us to learn more.
Auburndale
Bedford
Belmont
Boston
Brookline
Cambridge
Carlisle
Bedford
Belmont
Boston
Brookline
Cambridge
Carlisle
Chatham
Chestnut Hill
Cohasset
Concord
Dedham
Dover
Duxbury
Chestnut Hill
Cohasset
Concord
Dedham
Dover
Duxbury
Falmouth
Framingham
Harwichport
Hyannis
Lexington
Lincoln
Mashpee
Framingham
Harwichport
Hyannis
Lexington
Lincoln
Mashpee
Medfield
Medford
Milton
Natick
Needham
Newton
Newton Centre
Medford
Milton
Natick
Needham
Newton
Newton Centre
Newtonville
Osterville
Provincetown
Sherborn
Somerville
Southborough
Sudbury
Osterville
Provincetown
Sherborn
Somerville
Southborough
Sudbury
Waban
Wayland
Wellesley
West Newton
Weston
Westwood
Winchester
Wayland
Wellesley
West Newton
Weston
Westwood
Winchester
common landscape design questions
1. How do I know if I’m a good fit for your design services?
Our clients typically value collaboration, craftsmanship, and long-term landscape investment. Projects range widely in size, but most involve thoughtful planning and professional installation.
2. Do you design projects that you don’t install?
While we can provide stand-alone design services, many clients choose to work with us through construction and maintenance to ensure continuity of vision and quality.
3. How long does the design process take?
Timelines vary based on project scope and complexity. Smaller enhancements may take a few weeks, while comprehensive property plans can take several months.
4. Will my landscape be designed with maintenance in mind?
Always. Our integrated design-build-maintain expertise ensures plant selections, materials, and layouts are both beautiful and practical for long-term care.
5. Can my project be installed in phases?
Yes. Many clients choose to implement their master plan over time. We provide phased budgeting and sequencing strategies to support that approach.
when to begin the design process
If you’re still shaping ideas or determining next steps, a design consultation can provide clarity early in the process. An initial conversation helps establish design direction, identify priorities, and explore opportunities specific to your property. This establishes clearer expectations around scope, sequencing, and next steps.
learn about our design elements
Garden Ornaments
Driveways & Approaches
Decorative Wreaths
Planters & Containers
Paths & Walkways
Privacy Screenings
Stone Walls & Steps
Pergolas & Pavilions
Window Boxes
Custom Pools
Fall Displays
Vegetable Gardens
Landscape Lighting
Winter Decorations
Shrubs & Hedges
Gates & Fences
Ornamental Grasses
Outdoor Dining
Fire Pits & Fireplaces
Patios & Terraces
Water Features
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explore our landscape design approach.
Begin with a conversation about your property. Our team will evaluate site conditions, goals, and long-term priorities to determine the right next step.