by Steve Sylva | Sep 10, 2026 | Hardscaping
Can You Use Rock Salt on Pavers? A Massachusetts Winter Guide You can use rock salt on some interlocking concrete pavers, but “safe for pavers” is not a blanket rule. First identify the surface and check the paver manufacturer’s current care or warranty instructions....
by Steve Sylva | Sep 8, 2026 | Landscaping
When to Stop Mowing Your Lawn in Massachusetts Stop mowing your Massachusetts lawn when the grass has stopped actively growing—not when the calendar reaches a particular date. In Greater Boston, fall growth can slow unevenly as daylight, temperature, moisture, and...
by Steve Sylva | Sep 1, 2026 | Landscaping
Fall Garden Bed Cleanup in Massachusetts: Remove, Cut Back, or Leave? A good fall garden bed cleanup in Massachusetts is selective: remove diseased and hazardous material, cut back plants that collapse into a difficult mess, and leave healthy stems or seedheads where...
by Steve Sylva | Aug 27, 2026 | Landscaping
When to Winterize a Sprinkler System in Massachusetts The best time to winterize a sprinkler system in Massachusetts is after the landscape’s regular irrigation demand has eased but before freezing weather can reach water left in the system. For a Greater Boston...
by Steve Sylva | Aug 13, 2026 | Landscaping
Low-maintenance front yard landscaping is not about removing every plant. It is about using a simple layout, durable materials, and plants suited to the actual light, soil, moisture, and snow conditions. The front yard should be easy to care for while still guiding...
