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Boston Home Magazine Summer Edition Launch | Boston Home Magazine

One of our recent projects, a beautiful Federal Style property, was in the spotlight at the May 15 Boston Home Magazine Summer Edition Launch held in Burlington, MA. The historic Cambridge property will also be featured in the magazine’s Summer publication. Blade’s Senior Designer, Tom Wilhelm, and interior designer Stephanie Rossi of Spazio Rosso, presented to an audience of Boston-area […]

transformations - after - outdoor stone fireplace with patio furniture and path to gardens

Backyard Retreat Near Boston | Traditional Home Magazine

Check out our work in the February/March issue of Traditional Home magazine (pdf). Kudos to designer Tom Wilhelm for creating a “lawnless” (and low maintenance) outdoor space that fits the family’s lifestyle perfectly.

a Blade of Grass Tom Wilhelm APLD Designer of the Year 2016

Tom Wilhelm Awarded Designer of the Year 2016 | APLD

Our very own senior landscape designer, Tom Wilhelm, was awarded the Association of Professional Landscape Designers 2016 Designer of the Year at the annual APLD International Design Conference in Santa Fe, NM. Tom also received a 2016 Chapter Service Award. Congratualtions Tom, we’re so proud.

Boston South End backyard patio with fire pit

How Your Yard Can be a Space You Actually Use | The Boston Globe

Fireplaces vs. fire pits – the debate continues. Tom Wilhelm gives his advice on choosing which is right for your outdoor space, and the pros/cons of gas and wood options, in this Boston Globe article.

Design New England, pond with children, Newton

A Backyard Wonderland in Newton | Design New England

Excited to share yet another cool project in Newton designed by our very own landscape designer, Tom Wilhelm, featured in the May/June issue of Design New England (pdf).