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

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Edison and his team quite literally saved our back yard. We had major flooding and ponding issues for the last 2 years, so much so that it killed off about half the grass in our yard. These guys installed a new drainage system, regraded, and seeded our yard all within a matter of a couple weeks. We went from a marshy duck pond back to a lush green pasture and have had no signs of ponding or flooding since. Cannot thank them enough!"
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral

+10

Response time12 hrs
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 Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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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

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

Serving Melrose, 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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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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AML Landscaping
4.8(
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Landscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Landscaping, Putting Greens, etc. - For BusinessLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery+3 more

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I couldn’t be happier with the work from AML Landscaping! They removed a large tree and trimmed several shrubs around my yard, and the results are outstanding. The crew was professional, punctual, and friendly. Their pricing was very fair, and they left everything spotless when they were done. It’s rare to find a company that combines skill, efficiency, and genuine kindness — but these folks nailed it. My yard has never looked this clean and professional. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-quality tree and landscaping work!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elmer's Landscaping and Construction
4.9(
76
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenRetaining Wall - InstallLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Melrose, 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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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Mas Landscaping
4.7(
33
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Architect - LandscapeDesigner - LandscapeLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden+8 more

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We got a few quotes from different places before we decided to go with MAS landscaping. They aren't the cheapest quote we got but we decided to choose them because Mark is responsive, serious about his work and a friendly person to work with. From the initial conversation to the end, Mark was very accommodating. He also gave us some idea as well. Originally he was going to have more guys to work on the lawn, but ended up having 2 guys working on it due to one other guy was not available. At first I was a bit skeptical on the progress, but at the end it turned out amazing. He even came over to check on the lawn a week after it was completed to make sure it's done correctly. Overall we are very happy with the work and his friendliness."
MAS Landscaping
MAS Landscaping
MAS Landscaping
MAS Landscaping
MAS Landscaping

+36

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

The truth is, there really is no such thing as a 100% deer-proof plant. Deer will decimate even the prickliest flora if they’re hungry enough. However, there are plenty of beautiful plants that deer don’t necessarily enjoy. These include thistles, wisteria vines, sword ferns, and beautyberries.

Deer are herbivores, and they love vegetable gardens as much as Peter Rabbit. If you don’t want to fence in your entire property, consider creating an attractive raised-bed veggie garden with mesh fencing around it to keep out deer and other critters.

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.

It’s usually best to buy plants from a local greenhouse or nursery yourself, but landscapers are also a reliable option. First, you can choose exactly what plants you want based on their appearance rather than relying on your landscaper to choose. Additionally, while it’s more time-consuming to go buy the plants yourself, you’ll often save money because landscapers charge for delivery and may upcharge the plants. You can also speak to a professional at a nursery to ensure you understand how to care for your plants and get the most long-term value.

It is for the purpose of protecting them from hail because you’ll be removing it soon after the threat is over. However, plastic or vinyl tarps aren’t recommended as a long-term way of protecting your plants from frost because they’ll trap too much moisture inside, which is actually not a good thing for your plants. But in the short term, it’s fine to use even an overturned garbage can to protect a plant from hail.

While both fall and spring are suitable times of the year for planting trees, fall is typically the better option. Soil stays warm long enough to allow tree roots to establish in fall before they go dormant, while spring might give way to intense summer heat before spring-planted trees have time to grow strong roots.

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