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Avatar for GARDENS BY THE YARD
GARDENS BY THE YARD
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Architect - LandscapeDesigner - LandscapeDrywell - Construct or Rebuild+9 more

Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quality work

"Leisha and the team at Garden’s by the Yard helped me address some very difficult landscaping issues. Our lot borders conservation land and is slopped and extremely rocky. In addition, it is not accessible to heavy machinery. We experienced significant drainage and erosion issues. The team put in two French drains to help with erosion and Leisha developed a planting plan that leaned toward natives, would provide multiple season colors, aid in water control and would thrive in our complex soil conditions. They also installed an irrigation system to help set us up for success. The team has returned multiple times to check on the plantings and provide additional upkeep and guidance The yard turned out beautiful and I am extremely pleased. Leisha and her team were knowledgeable and easy to work with. The crews were hard-working and extremely respectful of our property."
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+11

Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Pro Cut Landscape & Design
Pro Cut Landscape & Design
4.9(
191
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Pro cut Landscaping: we are thrilled with Bobâ s landscaping design. We went away for the day and returned to come home to a beautiful garden and mulching/landscaping. We found his prices to be reasonable and we are very impressed with his attention to detail."
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Response time11 hrs
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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SRS Construction & Landscape
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Silvio and his crew are the absolute best. Hire them - you will be glad you did! Silvio came out the day that I called him, and I had a very fair quote from him that evening. He was very involved in the project, and I could always reach him when I needed to talk to him. They turned my small, neglected back and side yard into a place that brings me so much joy! They put up a new retaining wall, graded the back yard and put down sod, and installed a magnificent side patio. What a difference!! They also removed some old shrubs and landscaped with mulch and crushed stone. They even made a very cool rock garden out of the large boulders that they dug up from my back yard! Silvio's crew was talented and so hard-working. The guys worked very long days, and they cleaned up each night before they left. SRS Construction and Landscape is the best! I will definitely be using them again!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for M & L LANDSCAPING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC
M & L LANDSCAPING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC
4.9(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fantastic! Great communication, fast quality work at a good price point and my yard looks gorgeous thanks to the helpful suggestions Leo made! It made all the difference! Neighbors stop by to comment on how beautiful everything is and they don’t have enough superlatives! I heartily recommend M and L Landscaping!"
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for John's Landscape Services Inc
John's Landscape Services Inc
4.3(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnSod - InstallArchitect - Landscape+10 more

Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I contacted four landscapers through Angie's List. Two never responded; one got back to me but couldn't do the work for weeks. John's responded quickly, popped by to survey the job (without me even knowing!) and was able to schedule it within the week. Two men came by and worked for three or four hours on the bed. It was too tough for a tiller, so in the end they used an industrial aerator to loosen the dirt/roots, then raked it out. They did a great job, were very careful of the surrounding garden decorations, and thoroughly cleaned up after themselves. The job came in right on estimate, despite it being harder than they thought."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Elmer's Landscaping and Construction
4.9(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingRetaining Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

As experts in residential lawn care and ground maintenance, Elmer's Landscaping and Construction, will exceed your expectations. With years of experience manicuring lawns and power washing exterior surfaces, we understand the value of quality, professionalism and responsiveness. We offer competitive pricing and look forward to serving you.

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37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Roberto's Affordable Landscaping
4.0(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnArchitect - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape+13 more

Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fantastic work! We called Roberto around 5 PM to discuss uprooting and relocating ~ 12 shrubs and adding sod in our front yard. He showed up at 6 PM to discuss the required work and we got a quote. The next morning at 730 Roberto and his team arrived and finished everything we asked for and even offered tips for long term maintenance on our yard! Highly recommend Roberto and his team if you need any yard work done."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Juarez Lawn Sprinkler- Landscaping
5.0(
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Sod - InstallArchitect - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape+11 more

Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He and his crew did such an awesome job for extremely reasonable prices, we have hired him on an ongoing maintenence landscaping process. Highly recommend him for any yard, or landscaping job. Honest, reliable and professional"
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Grass365 of New England
5.0(
150
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Landscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Landscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Landscaping, Putting Greens, etc. - For Business

Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I tried Sod for my yard twice but my German Shepard killed it. I figured I give this a try and it has been two weeks so far and I feel it is one of the best things I have done. Yard looks great and the crew that put it in did an awesome job. They did a lot of work to level out the yard and to secure the turf down. Anyone is welcome to come and check this out in Lowell Ma. Just email me at [email protected]"
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

Unless it only rains once in a blue moon where you live, you’re going to want water-loving plants in your garden bed or pot. A few ideas for plants that aren’t super fast-growing (meaning they’re good in pots or near foundations) and can handle a lot of standing water include: 

  • Acorus (Sweet flag)

  • Colocasia esculenta (Taro or elephant ear): In many climates, these are annuals, making them less desirable because you need to adjust the chain again after each replant.

  • Equisetum scirpoides (Dwarf horsetail rush): non-dwarf varieties of horsetail are fast growers and can take over quickly.

  • Juncus effusus (Curly rush)

  • Osmunda regalis (Royal fern): Royal fern can grow quickly but can also handle being crowded, making them good container plants.

A rock garden can last indefinitely as long as you properly maintain it. Whether solely made of rocks or with greenery incorporated, they generally last a while, though it may vary based on your climate.

A window flower box should be deep enough that there’s room for a wide selection of plants and the required amount of soil and gravel. Standard flower boxes are 8 inches deep and 8 inches from front to back. Larger is better to increase the variety of plants in the box, but you could run into stability issues as it increases in weight.

Monkey grass makes a beautiful, low-maintenance ground cover, particularly in shadier areas where other grasses don’t receive enough sunlight to grow. It’s also excellent for edging walkways, bordering flower beds, and accenting rock gardens. You can grow it as a container plant, as well, which is a perfect solution for those who love its foliage but want to contain the spread.

The best type of rock for landscaping depends on your specific project and needs, as different rocks are suited for different applications. For covering large areas or creating an affordable driveway, consider gravel, but note that it can wash away in flowing water. For water features, river rocks are a good option. Flagstone and cobblestone are ideal for aesthetically pleasing patios and walkways. If you are building a stone wall, fieldstone or small boulders are up to the task. Large boulders and landscape rocks work well as statement pieces, to fill empty space, or to indicate boundaries, but be mindful that they can overwhelm smaller gardens. The best approach is to first define your landscaping project and then select the rock type that best fits that purpose.

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