Landscape Design & Construction

Every property is different, so we scope each project to what your yard actually needs. Our landscape design and construction work commonly includes:

• Layout and planting plans that map where lawn, beds, trees and features belong before a shovel touches the ground.
• Lawn installation and renovation, from full seed or sod to reviving a struggling lawn.
• Bed edging, soil and mulch work that gives planting areas a crisp, finished edge and healthy growing conditions.
• Patios and walkways built on a properly excavated and compacted base so they stay level.
• Retaining walls that hold back grade and open up usable, level space.
• Landscape lighting to extend how and when you enjoy the yard.
• Water management and regrading so rain runs away from your home instead of pooling against it.

If your project leans heavily toward stone and pavers, our hardscaping services cover that side in more depth. For a full menu of what we offer across yards and grounds, see our landscaping services overview.

Good landscapes are built in the right order, and most of the work that determines whether a patio settles or a lawn thrives happens before the pretty part shows. Here is how we run a typical project:

1. Site walkthrough. We walk the property with you and assess the real constraints: drainage, access for equipment, existing grades, and the trees worth protecting.
2. Scope and plan. We put the layout, materials and sequence in writing so there are no surprises, then coordinate material ordering and equipment scheduling.
3. Base and structure first. For hardscapes, that means proper excavation depth, a compacted aggregate base, correct pitch for drainage, and edge restraint, built on a properly compacted base with engineered drainage and edge restraints so pavers stay put.
4. Plantings and finish. Soil, beds, lawn and plantings go in once the structure is set and protected.
5. Complete cleanup. We haul away debris and leave the site tidy.

Our crews follow documented jobsite and safety practices, and because we are local, we build for our climate. North Shore landscapes have to handle freeze-thaw cycles and heavy rain events, so we plan base depth, drainage and grading to prevent the settling, heaving and plant decline that sink cheaper, faster jobs. We serve Lynn, the North Shore, and Essex & Middlesex Counties; you can see the full list on our service area page.

No two landscapes carry the same price, because the work involved varies so much from yard to yard. Rather than quote a figure sight unseen, we give free estimates after seeing the property. The factors that most influence cost and schedule include:

• Size and scope of the area being designed and built, and how many elements are involved.
• Site conditions such as slope, drainage problems, poor soil, or the need for regrading.
• Access for equipment and material delivery; tight or gated yards take more labor.
• Materials selected, since stone, pavers, plant sizes and lighting all range widely in price.
• Structural work like retaining walls or extensive excavation and base preparation.
• Existing features that must be removed, worked around, or protected, including established trees.

Timeline follows the same logic. A straightforward bed refresh and lawn renovation can move quickly, while a project with retaining walls, drainage correction and hardscape construction is sequenced over more days so each layer is done properly. We will walk you through the expected schedule as part of your estimate.