Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Landscaping Partner in Arlington, MA
Founded in 1986, our company has built a reputation for excellence in landscape design, installation, and maintenance across Greater Boston and surrounding areas. With over 28 years of operational history and a team boasting 100+ combined years of experience, we specialize in transforming outdoor spaces for residential, commercial, and institutional properties. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is evidenced by our A+ Better Business Bureau rating and consistent recognition as a top-rated local service provider.We maintain a modern fleet of GPS-tracked equipment to ensure timely, reliable service delivery. Our leadership team combines entrepreneurial experience with formal education in business management, horticulture, and landscape architecture to deliver customized solutions that exceed client expectations.
Services
Landscape Design
Installation Services
Maintenance Programs
Snow Plowing
Irrigation Systems
Hardscape Installation
Lawn Care
Planting Services
Lighting Design
Seasonal Cleanups
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- 28 years of continuous service with A+ Better Business Bureau rating
- Team with 100+ combined years of landscape industry experience
- Modern GPS-tracked fleet for efficient service delivery
- LEED-certified design professionals on staff
- Proven track record with 1,000+ satisfied clients annually
Associations and certifications
- Better Business Bureau
What people say
Highest level of service
Excellent service record
Professional and respectful staff
Transformed our yard
Timely response for work
Services
Landscape Design
Our professional design team creates customized outdoor spaces combining aesthetic appeal with functional design. We offer master planning, planting design, and hardscape solutions tailored to residential and commercial properties. With LEED-certified professionals and landscape architects, we ensure sustainable, code-compliant designs that maximize property potential while maintaining regional environmental considerations.
Landscape Installation
We implement designed landscapes with expert installation of hardscapes, irrigation systems, and plant materials. Our skilled crews handle complete landscape build-outs including patios, walkways, and lighting systems. Using modern equipment and techniques, we ensure precise execution of design plans while maintaining property integrity during installation processes.
Maintenance Programs
Comprehensive seasonal maintenance services include lawn mowing, fertilization, shrub care, and snow removal. Our proactive approach maintains landscape health and appearance throughout the year. With 600+ weekly clients, our maintenance division ensures consistent quality through scheduled visits by trained technicians using specialized equipment.
Hardscape Installation
We construct durable outdoor structures including patios, retaining walls, and walkways using premium materials. Our certified masons ensure precise installation with attention to drainage and structural integrity. Services include stone, paver, and concrete installations that enhance property value and outdoor living spaces.
Snow Plowing
Reliable snow removal services for residential and commercial properties using equipped fleet vehicles. We maintain clear access paths and parking areas through timely response and professional equipment operation. Our winter services include plowing, salting, and ice management to ensure property safety during Massachusetts winters.
People
John Tighe
Owner & President
Founded the company at age 12, operated continuously since 1986. Holds business management degree from Northeastern University. Combines entrepreneurial experience with financial industry background to lead operations and strategic growth.
Lisa Bierman
Landscape Designer
15+ years horticulture expertise with BS in Horticulture from University of Maryland and GWU landscape design certification. Specializes in comprehensive design solutions incorporating sustainable practices and client-specific requirements.
Dave Maiocco
Operations Manager
Joined in 2008, BA in International Business from Assumption College. Manages day-to-day operations and client relations with focus on personalized service and relationship-building approaches.
Kristin Fish
Landscape Architect
LEED-certified professional with BS in Landscape Architecture from University of Connecticut. Brings regional design perspective combining environmental considerations with functional outdoor space planning for diverse property types.
Susan Cahill
Client Services Manager
6+ seasons managing client inquiries and billing processes. Utilizes database management expertise to coordinate service scheduling and maintain client communication records for efficient account management.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We serve Greater Boston including Arlington, Belmont, Lexington, Winchester, Woburn, Cambridge, and surrounding communities in Metro North and Metro West regions.
How long have you been in business?
Founded in 1986 as a student-run lawn service, we've grown into a full-service landscaping company serving the region for nearly 30 years.
What services do you offer?
We provide complete landscape solutions including design, installation, and maintenance services for residential and commercial properties throughout the region.
Are your staff members trained professionals?
Our team includes certified landscape designers, LEED professionals, and experienced technicians with 100+ combined years of industry expertise across all service areas.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we serve both residential homeowners and commercial property managers with customized solutions for properties of all sizes and types.
What makes your company different?
We combine 28 years of local experience with modern equipment and personalized service, maintaining an A+ Better Business Bureau rating through consistent client satisfaction.
Reviews (5)
Neha Wasnik
May 31, 2021
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Their lawn mower is way too loud and annoying. It is a disturbance for the neighbors and usually they come during the afternoon which is particularly irritating.
Jessica A.
Apr 22, 2020
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This landscaping company regularly comes to Cambridge and uses multiple loud tools on a single property for over an hour at a time in the mornings and afternoons. The fumes and dust they kick up with their leaf blowers is awful. We have complained to the company and to the residents, but that's what you get for caring about yourself more than others. Stop using leaf blowers on these small properties when you know you have a lot of neighbors. Where is your common courtesy and thoughtfulness for the environment?
Jessica Antoline
Nov 09, 2019
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This landscaping service sent 2 employees and two leaf blowers along with a commercial composting attachment to their truck to garden street in Cambridge December 1st. Not only are leaf blowers not allowed on a Sunday in the city, 2 are not permitted on such a small property that they were on. They do not respond to calls and I had to call the city (also not responsive on a Sunday) and eventually the police. Why do you think this is an acceptable way to operate? Your noise and environmental pollution is unnecessary for a property that small, and your disregard for the rules put in place for people
Mark Hewitt
May 20, 2018
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One of their drivers hit my vehicle and kept driving. They were driving too fast on a narrow and windy road and driving over the median lane. The trailer took out my rear view mirror. I had to follow the truck for about 10 minutes before they pulled over. The supervisor came out and accused me of making it up. I felt the whole interaction was very dishonest and unethical. I cannot speak to the quality of their work, but based on this interaction, I would question the company's honesty and ethics.
Mj Scott
May 14, 2018
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John's Landscape Service is excellent! I have an enormous oak tree on a corner lot. . . with its mass of autumnal leaves plus leaves dropped from neighboring oaks, I'd be at a loss without John's Landscape!!! I've used his service for years and every year, I'm so glad I do. The landscapers are very professional and everyone I speak with in the office is helpful and friendly!
