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sprawling koi ponds. By allowing
natural environs to inform the
treatment of a space, Zen land-
scapes blend seamlessly with
the greater environment—unit-
ing science and art, home and
garden, client and nature. For
landscapes defined by "practical
function and aesthetic appeal,"
Zen Associates is unparalleled.
READERS' CHOICE
CORLISS LANDSCAPE
& IRRIGATION
31 Essex Rd., Ipswich, 978-356-
4224, corlisslandscaping.com
LANDSCAPE SERVICES
N D Landscape, Inc.
2 Martel Way, Georgetown,
978-352-5400, ndlandscape.com
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The team at ND Landscape,
Inc., consistently delivers
quality environmental care.
Addressing both commercial
and residential landscapes,
KITCHEN GADGETS
Lula's Pantry
5 Dock Sq., Rockport,
978-546-0010, lulaspantry.com
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Owner Brett Roeske's de-
sign background comes to the
fore at this small shop packed
with high-end, beautifully
displayed kitchenware and
comestibles. Ogle the artistic
arrangement of wooden bowls
and cutting boards, covet styl-
ish measuring cups and color-
ful paring knives, and swoon
over beautiful bar ware. For
more than a decade, Lula's has
specialized in the handmade
and handcrafted—from cedar
trivets that emit a beautiful
aroma when warmed with a
teapot, to brightly colored ce-
ramic ser veware, to whimsical
tea towels. A carefully curated
selection of cookbooks and
a well-stocked selection of
small-production pantr y
musts round out the offerings.
READERS' CHOICE
CRATE & BARREL
75 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington,
781-270-3600, crateandbarrel.com
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Zen Associates, Inc.
10 Micro Dr., Woburn,
781-932-3700, zenassociates.com
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Contemporary, sophisticat-
ed, and smart are words befit-
ting the work of Zen Associates.
With expertise in all aspects
of design, horticulture, and
construction, the team installs
ultra high-end residential and
commercial landscapes—from
urban rooftop gardens to tradi-
tional Japanese courtyards to
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Lula's Pantry carries
every conceivable
kind of kitchen aid.
owners Nicholas DiBenedetto
and Manuel DeSouza oversee
a solid group of licensed and
cer tified technicians—all of
whom have specialized areas
of exper tise. Design/ builds,
lawn care, and small garden
creation are among their
residential ser vices. Commer-
cial clients receive detailed
work in the areas of grounds
maintenance, tree care, snow
removal, and sustainable
landscaping.
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