By Jennifer Russo

Spring has certainly sprung, and we are thinking about all of our awesome summer plans now. Cookouts and outdoor dinners, pool time, and beautiful garden spaces! The beautification projects have been popping up and you’ve probably driven by a house and loved a new walkway or bushes that they added. Maybe you were watching HGTV or looking at a summer furniture catalog and were inspired by the design of a patio, pergola, or other outdoor space on the page. Now is the time to turn all of those ideas into a gorgeous and functional masterpiece of your own!

Stucchi Landscape & Design is ready to help you, leveraging their decades of experience to help shape your ideas to fit your property, explain the entire process from beginning to end, and make it the perfect place to suit the needs of your family and guests. Perhaps you are looking for a bigger patio space or an outdoor kitchen or want to trade an old kids play area into a home-vacation oasis with a pool and bar. Maybe you’ve decided to try your hand at gardening or homesteading and need raised garden beds or a place for a greenhouse. It could be that you just want more trees and interesting plants in your space, but aren’t sure what will work, where to get them, or how to go about it. Whatever it may be, Stucchi can bring that project to life.

And believe it or not, now is also a terrific opportunity to start thinking about what we need for the fall and winter months too. With the incredibly wet spring season we have had giving us rain for days at a time, you may have become aware of certain spots in your yard that are prone to runoff and pooling. Proper drainage is important year-round. Inadequate drainage leads to foundation damage, icy patches, and when the snow melts it can cause flooding and ruin your basement. Getting ahead of these issues is important and can be done in the summer months. 

“Living in New England with a relatively short summer, we know autumn will be here before we know it. People look forward to gathering around firepits when the weather cools down, this is a great time to have those installed. Another option to consider is to have the bones of your phased projects installed. Integral components such as walls, patios, walkways, pools, and other landscape construction features can be built ahead of time for next season,” shares owner Jim Stucchi.

Depending on the town you live in, certain permits may be required for the installation of pools and other structures. Stucchi works with the appropriate boards and conservation committees to ensure that everything is done the right way according to these regulations.

“Nobody likes to think about the colder months this early. However, this is the time to consider the trees and shrubs that provide interest all winter long. Whether they are funky evergreen specimens, classic birch trees with their exfoliating bark or the quintessential bright red orbs of winterberry hollies. We often design landscapes with trees specifically for their interesting branching structures and what they look like once their leaves have fallen, when they reveal their ‘sexy skeletons’. Since winter is a season that lasts quite some time around here, it is well worth taking those elements into account now.”

Another thing worth thinking about early is lighting. There is an opportunity to cast a dramatic glow over your landscape investments and highlight your home’s architectural details. Adding details like pathway, deck, and accent lighting to highlight focal points like trees, gardens or water features can go a long way. 

“We can add custom lighting to make the property even more beautiful, especially during those long, dark, winter months. Our low voltage landscape lighting systems are designed with energy-saving LED lamps with an array of fixtures that complement every architectural style and fit every budget. No obnoxious security flood lights or dim solar paths. It also adds curb appeal and extra security to your home,” shares Jim.

It is critical to Stucchi that each space works just right for the owner, taking the time to really listen to their clients to understand their lifestyle and how they want to use the property. Every project is assessed and evaluated, and every detail is considered. Their forward-thinking and comprehensive approach ensures that the project is a success for the long term, maximizes the property’s potential, and is designed in a way that it can be beautiful year-round. 

With over 25 years of landscape design experience built on a foundation of trust and integrity, Jim not only serves his customers but also supports the communities he works with. Jim is a longstanding board member for the Metrowest YMCA, a current member of the Keefe Technical High School Landscape/Horticulture Advisory Board and has served as President of the Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association. 

Stucchi Landscape & Design is based in Holliston and offers services all around New England. Projects are customized to a client’s goals, timeline and budget. To learn more or to begin bringing your outdoor vision to life, visit stucchilandscape.com or call 774-233-2151 to book a consultation.

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