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Avatar for DMZ Landscaping & Masonry
DMZ Landscaping & Masonry
4.8(
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Designer - LandscapeLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For Business+8 more

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We loved our landscaping experience with Daydo and DMZ Landscaping and Masonry. We were extremely impressed with Daydo showing up earlier than promised and finishing a lot of landscaping/pavers within four days. We are so happy with the work and are having so much fun enjoying our surrounding beauty!!! I wouldnâ t hesitate for a second to recommend DMZ for any landscaping!!"
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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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!"
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Madison Floral
Madison Floral
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Madison Floral

+10

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sunday Landscaping
4.6(
59
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Expres Landscaping Construction Inc
4.7(
56
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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

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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M & L LANDSCAPING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC
4.9(
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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!"
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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 LawnSod - InstallArchitect - Landscape+10 more

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was completely blown away by the work that we had done. Lisa, who was the designer was very attentive and quick to return emails and really put a lot of thought into my project. She always responded to emails within an hour and was very honest with me when it came to ideas that i had for the project. She provided a detailed drawing of my property with her ideas for plantings, stepping stones, etc. this made my life very easy by not having to imagine what she was thinking. PJ, who was the foreman on the job was also a great guy and on top of things. He always had my best interests in mind when giving his opinion about grading the yard and what would be best for my children, which was my highest priority. Walter was one of the workers who did a lot of the grading and he was also in constant communication with me. Walter and PJ came up with, and implemented a swing-set area that doubled as a retaining wall to bring up the grade on the lower side of my yard and it came out amazing. We had some irrigation issues at first because some areas were being over-watered. Nick, who was in charge of the irrigation came out to my house multiple times, after all of the work had already been paid for, to make sure that my timers were taken care of and the grass remained in tip-top shape. After paying in full, I still got immediate responses from all parties in this company and they provided immediate solutions within a day or two. They could have put me on the back burner to handle current customers, but they remained attentive to my needs. I plan to use them for cleanups and for all of my fertilizing. I highly recommend this company to everyone."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%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 Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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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

Yes, landscaping costs are generally a worthwhile investment that can increase your property value. Landscaping can boost your home's value by up to 30% by improving its curb appeal, which can help it sell faster and for a higher price. Specific projects have a high return on investment (ROI); for example, revamping a front walkway can offer a 100% ROI, while a pristine, well-manicured lawn can deliver an impressive 217% ROI. In addition to the financial returns, you also get to enjoy the improvements, especially with features like an outdoor living area.

A green home is one that focuses on conservation, with the goal often being net-zero carbon emissions and self-sustainability. It will often include some kind of self-generation equipment, like solar panels or a small wind turbine, high-efficiency electrical components and mechanicals, and high-quality insulation and air sealing to reduce the loss of conditioned air. Many green homes also include xeriscaping or rainwater collection to cut down on drainage and water consumption.

The best landscape edging tool depends on you and your needs. For homeowners who are looking for a budget-friendly edging material, plastic might be the best option for them. However, homeowners who want a low-maintenance option might opt for concrete or brick. Since there are loads of gardening edging ideas, decide what factors (maintenance, style, or budget) are most important to you to help you narrow your choices.

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.

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.

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