D & L landscaping has been providing outstanding customer services, commercial and residential for over 30 years. A full service landscaping company, we can provide all areas of landscaping, including design, maintenance, construction, walls, walkways, patios, and lighting. Our company has maintained its commitment to quality, integrity and service. The principles remain an important part for whatever we do each day, on every project. At D & L our mission is to increase the value, beauty and functionality of our clients’ property. . The company takes pride in a long history of serving residential and commercial properties. Let us take away the stress of maintaining your property. Whether you need one of our services or a yearly program, D & L will give you the best service with great results.
Business highlights
38 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Walkways, Patios and Walls - Landscape Design - Landscape Plantings - Lawn Maintenance Maintenance Commercial and Residential
They responded quickly, provided an estimate and explained billing and schedule. I was very happy with their services and will hire them again next year to take care of the lawn all season.
Description of Work: I needed lawn services for the season.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Luchy H.
11/2017
1.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
He is very rude, disrespectful and doesn’t listen to clients that are non-USA native. He prefers not to take the businesses than trying to understand someone’s accent, I have never being treated so disrespectfully in my life.
Description of Work: An extension in my front house
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Victor S.
11/2017
1.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
The owner/contact person immediately told her to "go to F***king ****." Honestly, this is a first. It may go to say that we've never had this bad of a response to a simple inquiry.
Description of Work: My wife contacted this company to inquire about building a retaining wall.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Response from D & L Landscaping
I have to say I never said go to f***king **** f. I never even used the f word at all in the conversation. That is so untrue. I will admit I was wrong with the call. The call came from out of state which was Arizona, which I get all the time and these call are always for selling me something , trying to lend me money , insurances etc. Sometimes they will call be back right away and try again, I even had one send me a text telling me I made a big mistake. I answer these calls so they will not call anymore. When I saw the out of state number I answered and I thought she said something about my web site so all I said is I am all set. I should of listened longer to her conversation but I didn't cause I thought she was trying to sell me on updating my web site. So when she called back I said I am all set please don't call again. There was no f word in the conversation. She then texted me and I felt horrible and told her that and said I was sorry, which i was. I tried to explain to her but she just told me to have a nice life. I really don't blame her. I will admit I was wrong and I do feel horrible.
aron C.
09/2017
5.0
landscaping, pavers, gravel, hardscaping, patios
+ 2 more
We've had Dory and her crew do two jobs for us . The first was for a patio that was a challenge due to a grading issue which had to be overcome so as to tie it into an existing deck . We had several quotes and ideas all of which seemed more expensive than we were willing to go . Dori's idea was a simple one ..so simple in fact that it had never even occurred to us . Along with a couple more suggestions along the way , one which saved two of our favorite shrubs, it was all for less than any other bid . Which is why we called Dory back to work on our front steps and brick walkway along with the block flower beds that are on either side of the front steps . All had settled badly due to water erosion . Once again a couple of ideas and suggestions from Dory before and during the job made it look better than we had hoped. We will definitely use D & L again. Aron & Diana
Description of Work: First job was a 18' x 24' stone patio. Second job was repair a walkway stone steps and stone flower bed .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Andrea J.
09/2017
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, hardscaping, patios
+ 2 more
D & L Landscaping have worked for me for 15 years to my complete satisfaction. Dory Hilliard, the owner, and her staff are courteous, professional and efficient. Dory returns all calls. D & L charges a fair price for the services they provide. D & L has all the equipment and tools to properly do their work. I would never consider employing any landscaping company except D & L. They have done so many jobs, big and small, for me over the years, always professionally and pleasantly. I know I can always count on them to do what is needed. For any landscaping and hardscaping job, you will not find anyone superior to D & L.
Description of Work: Over the years, D & L has mowed my lawn, trimmed bushes, divided plants, mulched and laid out garden beds. They work cooperatively with the homeowner. Each year they edge all beds and are the best edgers around! They do spring and fall clean-up in an amazingly efficient and complete way. My property always looks like new once the spring clean-up is done, following a New England winter. D & L has planted numerous trees, always with great care; I have never had one issue with any tree they planted. D & L planned and built my patio and front walkway at my new house with painstaking attention to detail. The patio is level and drains as a patio should. The walkway presented a few challenges as I wanted certain curves built into it for a more appealing look. And no matter what the job, when D & L finish it, they completely clean up and haul away any mess. They do not consider a job done until everything is cleaned up to the satisfaction of the homeowner.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
lisa D.
06/2017
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Excellent service. Responsive and very professional. Price was reasonable and in line with other quotes.
Description of Work: spring clean up & weekly mowing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Kate D.
11/2016
4.0
snow removal
+ -1 more
I left a voicemail and had a call back from the owner within a couple of hours - her return message was very polite, but she informed me that they don't do snow removal in Salem NH, despite the fact that it's listed on the website. (Possibly that list was for landscaping only, not snow removal.)
Description of Work: Called to get a quote for snow removal.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
5.0
Response from D & L Landscaping
Yes, it is for landscaping only. We only do snow removal for Haverhill and Groveland. I will have to contact Angies List to see why I am in other areas for this service.
Mary H.
09/2016
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
+ 0 more
D & L Landscaping has exceeded our expectations! Dory and her crew are attentive to detail, prompt, courteous and professional. They reseeded a portion of our lawn, which had been damaged by a previous landscaper and the results are excellent. We are very, very pleased with their work.
Description of Work: We were looking for a full-service landscaper, able to take care of plantings, shrubs and lawn care.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
KASHI B.
06/2016
1.0
patios
+ -1 more
Not well. I waited for a long time because I thought I would like working with this company. Very disappointed that I wasted my time.
Description of Work: Never sent a quote. After waiting for a few weeks sent email and she claimed she did send me a quote and then said she had my email wrong. After I got the quote I had some questions but never got a call back and no more contact. I liked working with her and would have given them the job. But they seem either disinterested or disorganized so I am glad I got someone else who provided great service, did a good job.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$1,700
Scott G.
05/2016
1.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
They never returned my phone call or e-mail
Description of Work: Nothing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$500
Fernando A.
05/2016
1.0
landscaping, lawn service, hardscaping
+ 1 more
We played phone tag a few times. I left one last message that she never returned. I was very interested in talking to her because she's local and she gets very good reviews, but she's impossible to get a hold of.
Description of Work: Nothing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
$500
Darlene H.
02/2016
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Great work and willingness to repair instead of tearing down and rebuilding. Some of the concrete was crumbling. The repairs consisted of cleaning up the broken concrete, adding some reinforcing material and then new concrete. After a few days the workers primed the steps then came back and put 2 coats of weatherproof paint on the steps. It would have cost several thousand dollars to replace the steps. Nice to have a company that will consider and are willing to be creative with repairs.
Description of Work: Repaired and painted concrete front steps.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Tana R.
02/2016
5.0
snow removal
+ -1 more
Just as I expected their service to be and then some.
Description of Work: Dory and her team have come during three different snow storms to clear my driveway, check to see if I needed anything and today they shoveled the path to my front stairs. I could not ask for more excellent service. They are the next best thing to having my husband back again.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Response from D & L Landscaping
Thank You [Removed Member Name]! It was our pleasure to help you out.
Anita D.
11/2015
2.0
landscaping, lawn service
+ 0 more
This looks like a good company. We are sorry that we could not make contact with them.
Description of Work: We first contacted D&L Landscaping via email through their website and received no reply. We then called and promptly received a voicemail from Dory. She offered to visit our property to provide an estimate for a fall clean up. We returned the voicemail and left a message with our address. Approximately 3 - 4 weeks later, we left another voicemail stating that we had never received the estimate for the fall clean up. We have not received any reply.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
Response from D & L Landscaping
Some how the first time she contacted me I over looked in my notes to go by for an estimate. When she contacted me again, I did go by and left the estimate in her breezeway door.
Raymond K.
11/2015
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping, pavers, gravel, patios
+ 2 more
We had two projects the fall of 2015. We decided to remove our deck and have a three season room built in it's place. Under the deck, we wanted a nice patio that would span from the driveway along the back of the house, about 30'. We wanted to create a outdoor space where we could have a shaded (from the new 3 season room) lounge area and future outdoor kitchen. We wanted a landscaping team that could share our vision and had very good reviews and experience because this would be a show place of the back yard. We search Angie's list and found D&L landscaping. The first day Dory came by, I could tell she was the right person and company for the job. Dory had my wife and I go to Landscaper's Depot in NH to look at different stones and pavers to see what we liked. When we got to Landscaper's depot, they knew Dory and couldn't say nicer things about her. They told us we wouldn't be disappointed. We found the natural color slate patio and just loved it. We communicated the choice to Dory and she quickly gave us a quote and a start date. Before Dory could start, the three season room had to be built where the construction team would be inside and not working where Dory and her team need to work. The three season room was in development, and going slower than expected. Dory was flexible and moved her start date twice for us. She was great! When the construction team moved indoors, Dory and her team started and quickly moved along. It was cold. The slate was different thicknesses causing more work laying down and leveling. A little more excavation was needed, Dory and her team were great! They moved quickly and efficiently. Dory and her entire team were always polite. They were always there when they said they would be, they worked hard in the unusual cold weather we were having, they kept the work space clean and neat when they left for the day. When she was done, the finished patio was even more beautiful than we could imagine. We love it and can't wait for next year's warm weather! D&L Landscaping / Dory is outstanding. I've already ask if we could expand on the patio, the front walkway and some landscaping in the backyard. I will recommend Dory and her company to anyone needed some landscaping work. Price, flexibility, design and workmanship is exceptional.
Description of Work: Dory and her team designed and built a beautiful 12'x28' natural color slate patio with granite cobblestone boarder. My family couldn't be happier with the planning, design, building and finished patio. I can't wait for spring / summer next year.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500
Response from D & L Landscaping
Thank You {Member Name Removed] for all the nice comments you put in for us. It was a pleasure working with [Member Name Removed]. It is always nice when your customer comes home and always compliments you and your workers. It really makes the crew feel good. I look forward to our new job next year, expanding the patio and putting in new walkway.
Tana R.
10/2015
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
+ 0 more
I moved to Haverhill and needed help with lawn care This landscaping service provided me with bi-weekly lawn care and will also take care of snow removal in the winter. They work very efficiently as a team and do an excellent job.
Description of Work: Responded to my request for help and started lawn care as soon as they promised.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$45
Response from D & L Landscaping
Thank You [Removed Member Name] Your property fits right into our lawn maintenance area. It was our pleasure to add you to our customer maintenance list.
Fran F.
10/2015
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
+ 0 more
D & L has been doing maintenance on my lawn for a few years. I couldn't be more pleased. The crew is polite and careful. If I need something special done, they are always responsive. If I need the yard to look extra good for a party, they come early to spruce things up.
Description of Work: General clean-up and spruce up. Mow the lawn, trim bushes, hedges and small trees. Built a small pond for me a couple of years ago.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Response from D & L Landscaping
Thank you [Member Name Removed]! It's been our pleasure maintaining your property, plus putting in a fish pond. I love working with such nice people.,Thanks Again
Hether I.
09/2015
5.0
landscaping, marble & granite, hardscaping
+ 1 more
Dory and her crew did a great job once again! This was the 2nd job we hired them for. They were punctual and tidy and took their time to make sure it was done right. She is honest and fair and always does the right thing not just the easy thing which leads to a quality job that will last.
Description of Work: Tore out old granite steps and retaining wall and rebuilt wall and installed new granite steps and paver walkway.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Response from D & L Landscaping
Thank You Again!!
Hether I.
09/2015
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Dory was very communicative and also very much a perfectionist. The job came out perfectly. Her crew was all very friendly and hard working. They kept the site clean during the job and tidied up everything at the end of the workday. I really appreciated that they even worked late on Friday so we could enjoy the firepit over the weekend. They truly care about the quality of their work and also about making the customer happy. After this job we let go of our regular lawn company and hired D&L for weekly service.
Description of Work: 400 sq foot Patio off deck with firepit and wall about 1/4 way around for seating and walkway to walk out basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Response from D & L Landscaping
It was our pleasure working for the both of you. Patrick, Jose and I love creating a beautiful hardscape job that our customers will enjoy. It was a perfect setting, up on a hill with a beautiful river view. With a patio, sitting wall and fire pit, it was perfect all the way around. Enjoy
Deb G.
08/2015
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
+ 0 more
I was very pleased with D&L Landscaping. My large yard looked beautiful all summer. I was contacted via e-mail for questions, bills, and to keep me updated with any concerns about my property. The people who came to my home were professional and pleasant. They trimmed, edged, cleaned up mulch beds, and mowed once a week. My neighbors were also impressed by the service and the quality of work.
Description of Work: Spring cleanup and weekly mowing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
Response from D & L Landscaping
It was our pleasure doing a weekly maintenance. I am glad you sold your house, but sad we don't have your lawn anymore. Good Luck in your new place.
Brian A.
07/2015
2.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
We received a call back to set up a time for an estimate within a few days of contacting D & L Landscaping. We set up an appointment in the late afternoon for the following week on Wednesday . We made certain to be there at the agreed upon day and time. They did not show. We understand that things happen, and we would have rescheduled, no problem, but they didn't call to let us know there was an issue with the time/day. We were pretty surprised since they have good reviews. Not a good sign, though.
Description of Work: Nothing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0
$10,000
Response from D & L Landscaping
I can not argue the point. I just noticed this review and looked back at my records and for some reason his name was not checked off. I'm not sure why I missed the estimate, it was awhile ago and I do many estimates. I am sorry for the inconvenience and will try to not skip over anyone again.
Jim L.
07/2015
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
It all went perfectly. Very professional and conscientious company. Dory kept in touch via e-mail throughout the entire project. Overall they did excellent work and we are very happy with the results.
Description of Work: I asked Dory and her team to perform a number of tasks on our property: cleanup/weeding/trimming/bark mulching around the property; removal of debris pile; removal of some bushes and other plantings that were no longer wanted and replaced with topsoil and seeding; transplanting of a large birds-nest bush to a new location.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
Response from D & L Landscaping
Thank You for the nice response. It was our pleasure doing the work for you.
Judith S.
07/2015
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Dory and her team removed an old concrete walkway which was no easy task. To complicate matters our gas line ran underneath it. They then went through major steps to level and insure the pavers would be stable and in place. The best part was watching Dory and her team work. Hard to find this kind of attention to detail and craftsmanship these days. I would love to pave everything!
Description of Work: Installed front walkway
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Response from D & L Landscaping
Thank You Your job was a nice easy project and all of us enjoyed it.
Christofer K.
07/2015
3.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
It never happened. As mentioned we were slated for the month of June and as the month approached after the reasonable quote was provided, we were given a scheduled time frame for the week of the 15th. As we entered that week, we were told that due to being tied up with a current job that ran into unforseen delays, they needed to reschedule us for the week of the 29th. We understand those sort of delays occur and were okay with rescheduling. We did express at this point an eagerness to have it done during the spring to take full advantage of the spring cleaning quoted. By now, we had already waited for this scheduled time for about 5 weeks. As noted, we understood and accepted being rescheduled for another 2 weeks for the reasons noted. As the week of the 29th approached, we were texted that they would come on either the 1st or the 2nd, and said day would be finalized on the 30th. On the 30th, it was scheduled for the 2nd and to beign at noon. The morning of the 2nd, I am told that this provider's lead landscaper did not show up for work and they cannot locate him, so we will have to be scheduled again (to a time not yet known) as well as their other respective clients until the lead worker can be located. We did try to sympathize and understand, but on what I will admit is a selfish note, here we are 7 weeks later and have only received the quoting and rescheduling capabilities of this provider. The provider did give on final text in trying to personally do the work herself at some poiint to be scheduled. She had not yet heard from her lead worker at this point yet. She did also express an understanding if we went elswhere at this point. It was nice for her to give the final offer and professionalism to us. However after two reschedulings wherein the 2nd reschedule goes against her expressed upstanding practice of her workers disclosed during the quote process we lost all confidence in a 3rd appointment attempt. We just felt at that point dispite her efforts, it would continue to be rescheduled and by September we may or may not have the patio we wanted to enjoy for the whole summmer. I cannot judge the quality of work, because as noted we did not get the work done. We were looking forward to this getting done and was initially very excited to work with this provider. It is just a shame it could not be worked out. I wish the provider well with all their clients in the future, but I cannot offer a job well done to them.
Description of Work: We met with this provider in late April-2015 for a spring cleaning and patio installation. We did not need the work done right away, but did still want it done during the spring season. This was explained to the provider. She had a lot of clients at the time as most landcapers do when winter ends, so the appointment would likely be some time in June. The quote was provided and reasonable. Due to the other reviews from Angie's List, her professionalism during the quote process and the expressed good practices of her workers, we decided to use this provider's services and not shop around.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
1.0
$3,900
Randy N.
06/2015
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
+ 0 more
Dory and her team are conscientious and hardworking. They often work past 5PM if required. I am often very critical of contractors, having several underwhelming experiences both with the house and the yard over several years, but I can honestly say that D&L often exceeds my expectations -- a rarity for me. I wholeheartedly recommend them. I think the biggest problem you'll have is their availability because they are in such high demand.
Description of Work: Spread about 12 yards of mulch, finished spring clean-up after a mediocre job by another contractor, cleaned up four very large gardens, created another garden bed, planted dozens of shrubs and three trees.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
Response from D & L Landscaping
Thank You for having us do the work. We now have the pleasure of doing a weekly maintenance for you. Thanks Again
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Service Categories
Landscaping,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Stone and Gravel,
Patios,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Snow Removal,
Marble and Granite,
Leaf Removal
FAQ
D & L Landscaping is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
D & L Landscaping accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, D & L Landscaping offers free project estimates.
No, D & L Landscaping does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, D & L Landscaping does not offer a senior discount.
No, D & L Landscaping does not offer emergency services.
No, D & L Landscaping does not offer warranties.
D & L Landscaping offers the following services: Walkways, Patios and Walls - Landscape Design - Landscape Plantings - Lawn Maintenance Maintenance Commercial and Residential