Although October, November, & the beginning of December have been very busy at Lola’s Landscaping, we still have firewood available! Orders have been coming in fast for homeowners in Norfolk Country, so we encourage you to get your order in as soon as possible for the Winter if you intend to order from Lola’s.

We offer “seasoned firewood” which means the wood has been dried to a moisture content of less than 20%. This ensures a solid and thorough burn from your wood.

For  those who live in Norfolk County the following represents the cost we offer for delivery of your fire wood:

To order your delivery of firewood, contact us here.

If you have an eye-sore of a pile of firewood somewhere on your Norwood area property, it may be a good idea to neatly stack it in a protected area. Not only will stacking it correctly make it look much neater, it will also be easier to access and keep your firewood dryer and more protected. You also want to make sure it’s stacked securely so it will not fall over every time you go to use some firewood.

The basics of stacking firewood

If you find that after you’ve stacked wood in the past that it eventually falls over, you may be using the wrong techniques to stack. It’s important to start with a solid base off the ground. This means finding a flat area in your yard or property that is not sloped or un-even. Keeping the stack off the ground also helps the wood stay dry and not develop mold growth. If you want to go above and beyond it may be a good idea to dedicate an area in your home, shed or garage to store the wood to keep it even dryer. If you must store it outside it’s a good idea to build some sort of base using either other older wood or a platform to keep your useable firewood high and dry.

Season it!

No this does not mean to sprinkle your wood with some salt & pepper, this is the process of allowing your wood to have only 20% moisture content through drying. Luckily for your sake, Lola’s landscape handles this for you, providing high-quality seasoned firewood to all of our customers in the Norfolk, MA area! If your firewood is not seasoned properly, your fire will be much harder to light when the time comes to heat your home or outdoor fire.

Multiple stacks may be better

Having multiple smaller stacks of firewood rather than one large one may be beneficial for you for a few reasons. A smaller stack of firewood provides superior air flow and allows it to be more stable than a larger pile wood. It also opens up multiple areas as to where you can stack your wood. You won’t have to struggle when it comes to finding an area that’s large and flat enough as you can space it out over a few different areas. If you have a large amount of wood, it’s always a good idea to consider using multiple areas!

Firewood is a great way to heat your home or enjoy a bonfire outdoors this winter. If you need to re-stock or want to start burning, Lola’s Landscape has you covered! We provide on the highest quality wood, and deliver to areas all around Norfolk, MA. To set up your next delivery, give us a call today at 774-248-4584 or visit our firewood information page for a quote right now!

One of the most efficient ways to heat your home during the frigid winter months is by using either a fireplace or wood stove. One cord of firewood produces the heating equivalent to burning about 250 gallons of heating oil. Of course, this all depends on the type of wood you are using in your fireplace or wood stove.

The Rankings

Essentially when it comes to firewood, the denser the wood is, the better off you are when it comes to home heating. Below is a list of the best rated by BTU’s (the traditional unit of heat) per cord:

1. Oak
2. Beech
3. Apple
4. Mulberry
5. Maple
6. Walnut
7. Juniper
8. Birch
9. Douglas-fir
10. Cherry
11. Ash
12. Elm
13. Sycamore
14. Hemlock
15. Aspen
16. Chestnut
17. Willow
18. Alder
19. Pine
20. Cottonwood
21. Spruce
22. Cedar

The Good

As you can see oak is the best choice for heating your Massachusetts home this winter. Producing over 26 million BTUs per cord you will definitely be getting more bang for your buck when using oak rather than oil or other forms of firewood.

If you prefer not to use oak, beech and apple wood are also not bad choices. Producing 23 and 22 million BTUs per cord respectively- you’ll still be able to get some serious heating output from your stove or fireplace with these types of firewood.

The Bad

Some woods you definitely want to avoid using to heat your home are spruce and cedar. Producing 15 and 13 million BTUs per cord, you can find many better options out there that will get you many more BTUs per cord.

One other consequence to look out for when selecting a firewood type is if it produces a creosote buildup while burning. Creosote is a highly flammable, messy residue that over time will build up from burning soft and oily woods (pine, cottonwood, spruce) especially if they are not treated and dried. These types of woods can be used to start a fire as they burn very fast and hot, but are not suitable for long term heating use.

Get Firewood in Norwood, MA

If you are looking to make your next firewood order Lola’s Landscape has you covered. We chop the firewood into our trucks and deliver it straight to your home. We also only use the best firewood for heating your home; oak, cherry and ash- so you know you’re getting only the best. To see our rates and areas we deliver to check out our Firewood information page here!

Burning firewood to heat your home can be a great way to save money on your next heating bill. But if you are considering this route, it is important to note that burning firewood to heat your home is very different from using a thermostat controlled central heating system. Check out these tips for getting the most out of heating your home with wood this winter.

Pick the right wood

Burning the right type of wood is essential when it comes to heating your home. First, you will want to burn wood that has been seasoned. This means the wood has been dried and the moisture content is very low. It can take a long time for wood to dry out after being cut from trees which is why seasoning wood is done many months prior to winter.

There are a few different species of wood to choose from when picking your firewood. For long burning fires with the most heat hardwoods such as oak, sycamore, beech, ash, and birch are best. For hot fires that are easy to light and burn quickly, choose softwoods like spruce, pine, and larch.

Plan enough wood for the winter

There are a few factors that will determine the amount of firewood you will need to last you through the winter. Things like the efficiency and size of your fireplace or wood stove, type of wood you use, frequency of use, how well your home is insulated and how cold the winter is. All these factors are important to keep in mind when purchasing your firewood for the season, the last thing you will want to do is not order enough wood to keep your home heated through a long cold winter.

Learn to build a fire

Building a fire can seem like a complicated task if you have never done it before, but it doesn’t have to be. There are 3 components to get a fire started, fuel, heat, and oxygen. You can use small bits of tinder such as twigs or newspaper to get the fire started then add in kindling such as small branches, sticks, and small logs. Once you get the flame started, begin to add more wood making sure not to smother out the flames. Never use lighter fluid, kerosene, or other flammable liquids in your fireplace or wood stove.

Take into consideration homes insulation

If this is the first time you are using wood burning to heat your home you will want to make sure your home’s insulation is up to par. To successful heat your home with a wood fire it helps tremendously if you have good insulation. Fill all cracks in your insulation, and consider replacing windows with storm windows or double pane insulated windows. This will all help keep the warmth from the fire in your home where it belongs.

When it comes to making the switch from traditional heating to wood burning heating in your home it can be a big jump but these tips can make the process a little easier.  Using firewood as a heating source is a great way to save money and energy. At Lola’s Landscape, we provide seasoned firewood to the community of Norfolk County. Call us today to learn more about pricing and delivery of firewood this season!

Fall is the perfect time to gather around a roaring fire with friends and family. Fire pits are a great activity on a chilly fall night. But have you ever been consumed by smoke so thick it ruins the night? This may be because you are burning the wrong type of wood.

Many times people use outdoor fires as a way to dispose of unwanted sticks, wood and other debris. But this method will not lead to a desirable fire. Burning this type of material can lead to Smokey fires that aren’t always enjoyable to relax by. If you are planning an outside fire in a fire put to truly enjoy it is important to be prepared and consider the proper wood you will burn.

One of the most important things when it comes to wood burning it to make sure your wood is thoroughly dried out previous to burning. Dry wood has benefits that will assure you a successful outdoor fire for all to enjoy.

Properly dried wood has many benefits including,

• Easy to Start; dry wood is easier to light than wood with moisture in it making getting your fire started quick and simple.
• Produces More Heat; Dry wood burns 35% more efficiently than regular wood which will come in handy on those chilly fall nights.
• Burns Cleaner; Dry wood produces less smoke because there is no moisture to “burn off” this results in a much more enjoyable experience for all.
• Burns Efficiently; Dry wood burns more efficiently which means you will be using less wood to produce the same amount of heat.

At Lola’s Landscape, we provide only the best wood, primarily using oak, ash and cherry wood. We chop the firewood into our trucks ourselves, to ensure all of our customers are getting the highest possible quality of wood.

We also know you are very busy which is why we deliver our firewood right to your home! We deliver our firewood to the cities and towns of Norfolk County. For more information on our firewood service please give us a call at 774-248-4584.

Winter is quickly approaching which means colder weather but it also means getting cozy next to a warm fire. And if you have a wood stove or fireplace you will want to be prepared for those long winter ahead. But how do you know how much firewood you will need?

When it comes to firewood it is always better to have too much than not enough. When deciding how much firewood to stock up on, it depends on a few different factors including where you live, temperature, how well insulated your house is, type of wood, the efficiency of your stove- the list goes on.

Here in New England, we are no stranger to long and bitterly cold winters. We suggest at least 3 cords to last you but it is always better to have more in case it’s an unusually cold winter. A cord is a pile 4’X4’x8’ densely packed firewood.

At Lola’s Landscape, we provide seasoned firewood to our customers delivering to towns Norfolk County. For more information on prices of firewood or to schedule your delivery call us today at 774-248-4584.

Summer nights are the perfect time for gathering around a roaring fire with your friends. But before you throw that first logs on the fire make sure to review some of these firewood safety tips.

Firewood & Pests

You never want to apply pesticides to cut wood. Pesticides can cause insects to only burrow deeper into the wood. Also burning wood that has pesticides on it can cause chemicals to be released into the air in and around your home.

Store Wood Correctly

When it comes to storing seasoned wood make sure you store it in the proper conditions. If you plan on storing seasoned wood in your garage or outdoor workshop make sure there are no open ignition sources nearby. These include tools like grinders, torches or welders.

Purchase Local Firewood.

Many pests or diseases that can attack your trees travel through firewood, this is why it is very important to purchase local firewood. Emerald ash borer, Asian long-horned beetle, and thousand canker disease are all potential diseases that can attack your trees. By obtaining your wood locally you avoid importing pests into your area.

Don’t burn Poison Ivy

Poison ivy vines can often wrap around trees and end up in your firewood. If you notice poison ivy on your firewood do not try burning it or try removing the vine. If you miss some of the vines and end up burning the poison ivy it can be very dangerous. You can breathe in the smoke and have the poison oil enter your lungs causing serious health issues.

To ensure your firewood is safe and ready to burn, purchase your firewood from Lola’s Landscape. We provide only the best wood, primarily using oak, ash and cherry wood. We chop the firewood into our trucks ourselves, to ensure all of our customers are getting the highest possible quality of wood. Contact us today to find out if we deliver to your town.

Winter is officially upon us, and now with the first real snow here it is time to start up your fireplaces and wood stoves and prepare your home for the upcoming winter. Temperatures in New England can drop drastically in the winter, often times reaching below 0 degrees. Using firewood as a heating source is a great way to save money and energy in these cold New England winters. . And if last year’s harsh winter is any indication of what’s ahead, preparing now is a must. So make sure you are getting the highest quality wood to heat your home.

High-quality firewood can greatly help the productivity of your wood stove or fireplace this winter. What makes a good firewood is the density and moisture content of the wood. Dense woods like oak and ash burn longer and produce hotter fires, making them perfect for heating your home during winter’s coldest months. Low moisture content in your wood will burn more efficiently and avoid smoky fires or excessive creosote buildup in your chimney.

At Lola’s Landscape we provide only the best wood, primarily using oak, ash and cherry wood. We chop all of the firewood ourselves to ensure you are getting the highest possible quality of wood for your stove or fireplace. We also deliver our firewood to all cities in Norfolk County including Medfield, Walpole, Wrentham, Sherborn and Foxborough.

Our Firewood prices are listed below

• 1/2 Cord delivered $190
• 1 Cord Delivered $325
• 2 Cord Delivered $600
• $25 Delivery Charge to Foxborough, Walpole, Wrentham, Sherborn, Medfield

Call us today to purchase your next order of firewood and keep your home warm and cozy all winter long 774-248-4584