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What Is Hardscaping? Hardscaping vs. Landscaping
Hardscaping is the non-living, structural part of a yard, such as patios, walkways, retaining walls, steps, and fire pits made from stone, pavers, brick, concrete, or wood. Landscaping usually refers to the living part: lawns, trees, shrubs, and flower beds. A good outdoor space needs both. In western Massachusetts and northern Connecticut, how the two…
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The Best Time to Plant in New England: A Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut Guide
For trees and shrubs in western Massachusetts and northern Connecticut, early fall is usually the strongest window, roughly late August through the third week of October. Spring planting works too. Which one suits your property depends on what you’re putting in the ground and how the nursery grew it. Key Takeaways Early fall, from late…
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How Much Does Landscape Lighting Cost?
Professionally installed landscape lighting in western Massachusetts and northern Connecticut generally costs $200 to $275 per fixture, which puts most residential systems between $2,500 and $6,000. Short Answer Long Most homeowners in our service area spend $2,500 to $6,000 on a professionally installed low-voltage LED system. Per fixture, plan on $200 to $275 installed. That…
