Decks & Outdoor · Greater Boston
Landscaping
Managed for you.
Landscaping projects often mix plantings, grading, drainage, walls, and lighting, each with its own contractor. We plan the whole yard, time it to the planting seasons, and coordinate the crews.
What We Handle
Your side of the project.
- Coordinating a landscape designer if needed
- Phasing work around planting seasons
- Bid comparison from vetted landscape contractors
- Coordinating hardscape, drainage, and lighting
Who Does the Work
Independent licensed pros under contract with you. We vet them and manage them.
- Landscape contractors
- Landscape designers or architects
- Hardscape and irrigation contractors
- Electricians for lighting
Budget
Typical budget ranges.
Rough Greater Boston ranges paid to contractors, for planning only. Real prices come from your bids. Our consulting fee is separate.
- Under $5,000
- $5,000 to $15,000
- $15,000 to $40,000
- $40,000 to $100,000
- Over $100,000
Good to Know
Before you start.
Outdoor work here mostly happens spring through fall, and good contractors book up early.
- Spring and fall are the best planting seasons in Massachusetts.
- Work near wetlands may need local conservation commission approval.
- Call Dig Safe before any excavation.
FAQ
Landscaping questions.
When should I plan a spring landscape project?+
In winter. Good landscape contractors book up early for spring.
Do I need a landscape designer?+
For a full yard redesign, a designer usually pays for itself. For planting refreshes, often not.
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