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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+7 more

Serving Swampscott, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Daydo and his crew came with their bobcat to do some landscaping + install ditches for gutters + put a gravel ring around the whole house. They were professional. Daydo had vision, and proposed a few extra things (lowering a hill, black aluminum trim around gravel) that while I did pay for, was very happy with."
Recommended by93%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 Swampscott, 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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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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M & L LANDSCAPING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC
4.9(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Swampscott, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had an area of our lawn that despite care and irrigation would not reliably and uniformly grow grass. We hired M&L Landscaping to take out whatever was left of the old lawn and replace it with new sod. They did the work last fall and now with the spring this year it looks OUTSTANDING and is growing fast. The M&L team did a great job and we are very happy with both the results and their commitment to us in the future. A first class job done by highly knowledgeable professionals. We will contract with them again in the future for other landscaping projects."
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Recommended by88%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 Swampscott, 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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Martinez Landscaping & Construction
5.0(
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Swampscott, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They work so hard, and I really love all the jobs they do. I really recommend this Landscaping & Construction company because they do fantastic job and they are very hard working. Also they finish the jobs on time and leave it as new. I really love their job and how professional they are. And it?s also amazing how the woman works too they help each other on everything. They have a very strong group and I recommend this company 100%."
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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Elmer's Landscaping and Construction
4.9(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenRetaining Wall - InstallLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Swampscott, MA and surrounding areas

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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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46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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MC Tree Service and Landscape Designer
5.0(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpSod - Install+1 more

Serving Swampscott, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Customers say: True professional

"This company is incredible. The best I have ever hired. Fernando completed everything I had requested. The crew was very courteous and professional. I would highly recommend this company. I will be working with this company again. Thank you M C landscaping. Tewksbury resident."
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22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Y & C Landscaping & Masonry
4.6(
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+6 more

Serving Swampscott, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yovani and his team did my landscaping job quickly and cleaned up the yard. They were very professional, and made helpful suggestions on what I could do to improve my lawn. A hardworking group. Pricing was fair. Highly recommended."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
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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.

Landscaping prices are sometimes negotiable, but it depends on the professional with whom you’re working. In most cases, you’ll have a better chance of negotiating prices down the more work you have done. Your pro might be willing to discount labor if they’re guaranteed a large job. You can also ask your landscaper to recommend more affordable materials that will still bring your vision to life to save.

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.

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.

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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