Land Design Associates

Coastal landscaping on the South Shore comes with unique challenges from salt spray and wind to sandy soils and drainage concerns.

The right plants and design can create a beautiful, low-maintenance landscape built to thrive for years.

Read our latest guide for the best coastal plants, design ideas, and expert tips for South Shore properties. Coastal Landscaping on the South Shore: Salt-Tolerant Plants & Design Ideas for Cohasset, Hingham, Duxbury & Marshfield (https://hubs.la/Q04lDNLl0)

June is a short window and a few key decisions this month will shape how your landscape looks through fall.

Our June Garden Checklist for South Shore homeowners covers the 10 most important tasks right now, including a pruning deadline most people miss every year.

Click here for the full list:

June Garden Tips for South Shore Homeowners | Land Design Associates Walpole MA Your complete June garden checklist for Hingham, Cohasset, Duxbury, and the South Shore. From planting annuals and mulching beds to pruning shrubs and fighting powdery mildew — expert tips from Land Design Associates.

This is what a South Shore summer evening looks like when your outdoor space is truly designed. A bluestone patio. A pergola with string lights. Comfortable seating, coastal plantings, and a layout that makes hosting feel effortless. If you're a homeowner in Hingham, Cohasset, or Duxbury thinking about transforming your backyard before summer peaks, we've put together a complete guide to prepping your outdoor entertaining space — and we'd love to talk about what's possible for your property. 🔗 Read the full guide:

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📞 Contact us to schedule your consultation this summer.

Prep Your Outdoor Entertaining Space for Summer | Land Design Associates Transform your backyard into a summer entertaining destination. Land Design Associates serves Hingham, Cohasset & Duxbury with expert outdoor design on the South Shore.

We're excited to introduce Kevin, the newest member of the Land Design Associates team! 🌿

Kevin joins us as our new Project Manager on the South Shore, bringing fresh energy and a passion for delivering the outdoor spaces our clients deserve.

If you're a South Shore homeowner in Hingham, Cohasset, Duxbury, or the surrounding area — you may be hearing from Kevin soon. We couldn't be more excited to have him on board.

Welcome to the team, Kevin! 🙌

Out here doing what we love. 💚🌿

It's the people that make the place. Happy Memorial Day from our whole LDA family.

This World Bee Day, we're making the case that pollinator gardens don't have to look like an overgrown meadow. Think structured plantings, curated natives, and a landscape that impresses guests AND the local bee population.

We wrote the guide- https://hubs.la/Q04hnZC70

High-End Pollinator Garden Design Ideas | Boston Landscape Experts Learn how to design a pollinator garden that looks clean, structured, and high-end—not wild or messy. Expert tips from a Boston landscape design-build firm.

Happy belated Mother’s Day to all the moms that help things grow- at home and here at Land Design Associates- thank you!

Stop thinking of your backyard as “just a yard.”

The biggest mistake we’re seeing in 2026?
Homeowners investing money… without a real plan for how the space will be used.

The best outdoor spaces today are intentional, multi-functional, and built to last—not just pretty.

Here’s what’s actually driving outdoor living design in Greater Boston right now:

Outdoor Living Trends Boston 2026 | Backyard Design Ideas MA Discover the top outdoor living trends in Greater Boston for 2026, including patios, pools, lighting, and planting ideas designed for New England homes.

Everyone in New England hits the same moment in spring…
The sun’s out, the yard’s waking up—and you’re wondering:
“Is it time to plant… or am I about to waste money?”

Is It Too Early to Plant? | New England Spring Planting Guide Learn when it is safe to plant in New England this spring. This guide covers frost dates, soil temperature, early planting tips, and what to wait on before planting.