news and posts about Winter

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Tall grasses continue to provide screening and sanctuary for wildlife.

Protecting Trees and Shrubs from Snow, Ice, and Salt Damage

Protecting trees and shrubs through winter is essential for maintaining a healthy, resilient landscape in New England. This guide explains how snow, ice, wind, and de-icing salts affect plant health—and how proactive care, smart design, and seasonal maintenance help landscapes recover stronger each spring.

Holiday Lighting and Winter Décor Ideas for Boston-Area Homes

Holiday lighting and winter décor bring warmth, curb appeal, and seasonal character to Boston-area homes during the darker months. This guide explores exterior lighting ideas, porch styling, interior coordination, and New England-specific considerations to help create a refined, cohesive winter look.

a Blade of Grass snow removal truck plows fresh snowfall from a residential driveway, pushing back deep snow banks to maintain safe, reliable access during a New England winter storm.

Navigate Winter with Ease Using a Liquid De-icer

Liquid de-icers offer a more effective alternative to traditional rock salt. This guide explains how proactive ice control improves safety, reduces damage to hardscapes and plantings, and supports smarter winter property maintenance, with a focus on New England conditions.

Design Ideas: Winter Silhouette Gardening

Recent years have shown a new (and in some cases a renewed) interest in growing native plants in the garden, and are most frequently seen in the form of pollinator gardens.

Winter Preperations - Boston Design Guide

How to Prepare Your Home for Winter | Boston Design Guide

Blade designer, Heather Lashbrook Jones reviewed a few essential tasks every New England homeowner should take when preparing their homes (and gardens) for winter. Tips include cutting perennials, properly tying shrubs and boxwoods, servicing your irrigation systems and more. It’s quick read, but worth the effort if you’re serious about protecting one of your most valuable […]