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Avatar for Madison Floral & Landscape Solutions
Madison Floral & Landscape Solutions
5.0(
22
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Madison Floral & Landscape Solutions treats your yard as if it is their own! It's so refreshing to do business with people who genuinely care about their work. When he arrived to survey the situation and provide his estimate, Edison took his time, answered my questions and offered solid suggestions. He and Rocco and his crew showed up on time and worked diligently transforming our back yard into a thing of beauty. No stone was left unturned. The clover and crabgrass has been replaced with a beautiful lawn of Kentucky Blue Grass and two garden beds . We cannot wait for Spring! Thank you, Edison, Rocco, et al."
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral

+10

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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G & P Landscape & Construction
4.9(
55
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Retaining Wall - InstallSod - InstallLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.+9 more

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Phil and his team did an excellent job designing and completing a large landscaping project involving yard work, river rock, patio walkway, shrubs/plants and a stone wall. Phil kept us informed during the entire progress and provided valuable feedback and recommendations. The project was completed on time and within budget. Phils and his workers always showed up on time and were very responsive to our needs. I would highly recommend G&P Landscape and Construction ! Ralph T Hopedale"
Hopkinton - patio & firepit
Hopkinton - patio & firepit
Holliston - AFTER yard clearing, fence & lawn installation
Holliston - BEFORE yard clearing & lawn installation
Uxbridge - BEFORE patio

+46

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Pro Cut Landscape & Design
4.9(
195
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery+2 more

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bob Assarian?s Pro Cut Landscape & Design took on a big job in the back of our property ? lawn & yard waste clean up, and also trimmed back overgrown bushes. Bob was super communicative in scheduling the work at a convenient time for us. He and his team performed the work professionally, efficiently, and to our specification and utmost satisfaction; and for a very fair price. We would not hesitate to engage Pro Cut again for further work to be done our property to keep it looking tidy and well groomed."
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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GARDENS BY THE YARD
4.4(
142
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Architect - LandscapeDesigner - LandscapeDrywell - Construct or Rebuild+9 more

Serving Cambridge, 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
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 Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Yes, Bob Assarian (Pro Cut Landscape & Design) and his assistant, Manuel, were punctual, communicative and thorough clearing our spacious yard of leaves & small sticks in just 1.5 hours, living up to the high standards of our former landscaper. We also look forward to engaging Bob's landscape design services to beautify our front, back and side yards."
My work
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My work

+1

Response time11 hrs
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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SRS Construction & Landscape
5.0(
20
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I’m very impressed while working with the SRS Contruction & Landscape team. They showed up right away to assess my needs, listened carefully to my ideas, and offered helpful suggestions. Throughout the process, the team was friendly, flexible, and ready to accommodate my requests. To top it off, their pricing was more competitive than any other contractor I contacted. I highly recommend SRS Construction & Landscape for this smooth, professional and pleasant experience."
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+124

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Expres Landscaping Construction Inc
4.7(
57
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Cambridge, 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!"
Patios
Patios
Patios
Patios
Patios

+17

18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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M & L LANDSCAPING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC
4.9(
97
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Cambridge, 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!"
M & L LANDSCAPING
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for John's Landscape Services Inc
John's Landscape Services Inc
4.3(
138
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnArchitect - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape+10 more

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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+17

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

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.

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.

When planting, it's best to leave several feet between a house and a juniper bush. Many juniper varieties will become quite bushy and require space to grow. Juniper branches that come into contact with siding can damage the home's exterior over time. Also, some juniper bushes have aggressive roots that can put pressure on a home's foundation or basement walls. 

A scattering of leaves won’t pose a problem through the winter, but a thicker layer of leaves may not decompose before the first frost and can instead weigh down your grass and harbor mold or fungi. A thick layer of leaves also cuts off light and air that grass needs to grow. That’s why we suggest removing thick leaf layers within several days if possible. If your lawn goes dormant over the winter and snow has already caught up with you, then remove the leaves in early spring before your grass-growing season starts so your lawn can thrive.

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