Guides

Landscape Guides

They should be refreshed as new project proof, photos, service details, and seasonal guidance become available.

Start with the topic closest to the problem you are trying to solve, then use the related service links for next steps.

Practical Martha's Vineyard landscaping guides for design, planting, hardscaping, lighting, lawn care, irrigation, and seasonal property planning.

Learn how aeration, overseeding, top dressing and smart fall lawn care can help Martha’s Vineyard lawns recover from summer and prepare for winter.

Late August through September is the prime lawn-repair window on Martha’s Vineyard. Learn why early fall gives stressed turf its best chance…

If you need to improve a lawn on Martha’s Vineyard, one of the first decisions is often: Should we install sod, hydroseed…

TL;DR: The best landscape lighting ideas for Martha’s Vineyard layer a few simple techniques. Uplight a shade tree, graze a stone wall,…

Planning Resources

Common questions about our guides

Do the guides replace a site visit?

No. They help frame decisions, but property conditions should be reviewed before final scope decisions.

Are guides updated over time?

Which guide should I start with?