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Sunday Landscaping
4.6(
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Sunday landscaping was a 5/5 star experience! Quick response to my phone call and top notch service. Fair pricing ! When you are tired of the big name companies hire Sunday Landscaping !"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GARDENS BY THE YARD
4.4(
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Architect - LandscapeDesigner - LandscapeDrywell - Construct or Rebuild+9 more

Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
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Expres Landscaping Construction Inc
4.7(
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Edgar and his crew have been able to handle every yard project I throw their way. Great crew, no one smoking, no swearing, and no one playing on the phones every 5 minutes. All the guys worked so hard to get everything done. Make an appointment for him to come for the estimate, you will get a call back. Solid guys!"
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+17

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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M & L LANDSCAPING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC
4.9(
97
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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John's Landscape Services Inc
4.3(
138
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnSod - InstallArchitect - Landscape+10 more

Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am very happy with the landscape design and implementation. I showed them the area I wanted. They came up with a plan and I just trusted it would be something I would like. I love it. They did a great job and installed it in two days. Very happy"
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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The Narrow Lane Landscape Company
4.5(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For BusinessLandscape Curbing - Install+9 more

Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am impressed with the quality of service provided us by Narrow Lane Landscaping. Narrow Lane worked with our small condominium association to develop a pleasing front yard landscape design and they readily provided us with a revised design when our condominium budget was reduced. All scheduling was spelled out in advance and delivered as promised and the firm was very good in responding to client requests and questions within 24 hours. After our Landscape design was installed, Narrow Lane initiated follow up contact with our Association 12 weeks following the completion of work and replaced a plant that had died at not additional cost to us."
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Response time3 days
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Roberto's Affordable Landscaping
4.0(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Architect - Landscape+13 more

Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Roberto and his team were great. We hired them to install Sod on our property. We got a fair proposal quickly and they were able to complete the work in record time. The work is great and the neighbors said we must have hired great landscapers because it looks awesome."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

You should exercise care when deciding how to landscape over a leach field for your septic system. You typically want lightweight materials that won’t damage the drain field’s perforated pipes. When adding plants to the area, select plants with shallow roots, such as grass or flower gardens. Trees with deep roots could damage the pipes in the field.

If you choose to leave gaps between your pavers, you can grow some ground cover plants between them for an organic feel. Look for plants such as creeping thyme, dymondia, jewel mint of Corsica, or clover.

The best time to plant is between spring and autumn. Springtime weather is typically mild and is when nurseries start to bloom. When the summer weather arrives and it’s hot out, it’s best to avoid planting bare-root plants, but you can still plant many in-container varieties. The first sign of fall is another great opportunity to plant biennials if you live in southern states, or a lovely vegetable garden up north.

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.

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