Landscaping Bass River MA
Bass River is the village along the estuary that divides Yarmouth and Dennis, and we look after lawns and gardens on both sides of the water. Mowing, cleanups, trimming and bed care, one time or all season.
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Life along the river
A river that shapes the whole neighborhood
Bass River is both a village in South Yarmouth and the estuary it takes its name from. The river runs from Mill Pond through Follins Pond and down to Nantucket Sound, forming the line between Yarmouth and Dennis, and it's the largest river the Mid-Cape Highway crosses.
Its banks are lined with marinas, a yacht club, a golf course and some popular beaches. For homeowners, the river also brings wind, salty air on the lower stretches and soil that's mostly sand, and all of that makes steady, sensible lawn care count for more than heavy feeding ever will.
Landmarks along the Bass River
- Windmill Beach
- Smugglers Beach
- West Dennis Beach
- Bass River Yacht Club
- Bass River Golf Course
- Marsh Island
- Ship Shops Marina
- Bass River Marina
Services near the Bass River
How we help riverside homeowners
Lawn Mowing
Mowing a little higher on sandy riverside lawns helps the grass shade its own roots and hang on to moisture between rains.
Yard Cleanups
Leaves, branches and storm debris cleared from the lawn and beds in spring and fall.
Weeding
Weeds pulled from beds and borders before they spread, so the garden stays neat all season.
Hedge Trimming
Hedges and screening shrubs kept dense and shapely, which matters when they're the thing standing between you and the wind off the water.
Mulch Installation
Mulch in the beds holds moisture in fast-draining soil and gives the whole garden a clean finish.
Riverside yards
Keeping a lawn healthy this close to the water
What goes on a lawn near the Bass River doesn't always stay there. Rain carries loose fertilizer and grass clippings downhill, and the river and ponds are where they end up. These habits protect the water, and as a bonus, they grow a tougher lawn:
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Clippings left on a driveway or road wash into storm drains with the next rain. On the lawn, they feed the soil instead.
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An unmowed strip or a planted border along the water's edge slows runoff and gives wildlife somewhere to live.
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Established lawns in sandy soil often need very little fertilizer. A light feeding in spring and again in early fall is enough for most.
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Morning watering loses less to wind and evaporation, which really adds up on a breezy riverside lot.
Get to know Bass River
About Bass River, MA
Bass River is a village within South Yarmouth, named for the estuary that separates the towns of Yarmouth and Dennis. The river starts at Mill Pond, opens up through Follins Pond and flows out to Nantucket Sound, passing under the Mid-Cape Highway on the way.
It's a place built around the water. Bass River Yacht Club, Ship Shops Marina and Bass River Marina keep boats coming and going, Marsh Island sits out in the river, and Bass River Golf Course is close by. Windmill Beach and Smugglers Beach are on the Yarmouth side, with West Dennis Beach over in Dennis.
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