Landscape Designer in East Fairhaven, MA & Nasketucket Bay Area
Serving Plymouth and Bristol Counties
New England Tree & Landscape Inc
Commercial & Residential Properties
The difference between a landscape that lasts and one that falls apart is the planning behind it.
For more than 35 years, we’ve been building and maintaining landscapes throughout East Fairhaven and the Nasketucket Bay Area. We’ve worked on older Center Street properties where every detail matters, and we’ve handled long-term commercial lawn care near Fairhaven High School where the work has to look sharp every single week.
Olympic Gold Medalist Jim Craig hired us for the same reason many of our clients do. He wanted the landscape designed correctly, built in the right sequence, and finished clean, without the project turning into a revolving door of contractors and missed details. The goal was not a “nice looking yard.” The goal was a landscape that stays level, drains properly, and still looks right years later.
That is also why Titleist / Acushnet Company has kept us for decades. Commercial properties don’t tolerate inconsistency. Weekly lawn care and landscaping only works when the standard stays the same, week after week.
Our process starts on-site. We walk the property and look at what actually controls the outcome: grade, drainage, soil conditions, sun exposure, and how the space needs to function. That planning comes first because if the foundation is wrong, everything installed on top of it will eventually show it.
Once the plan is set, we complete the work in the correct order. Site excavation and grading. Loam installation. Hardscaping with proper base prep. Retaining walls and granite steps built to handle freeze-thaw. Lawn installation using hydroseeding, sod, or traditional seeding, depending on the property and timeline. Plantings selected for East Fairhaven conditions, including areas closer to the Nasketucket Bay Area. where wind can matter, depending on the site.
Then we maintain it. Weekly mowing. Seasonal cleanups. Bed edging, mulch refreshes, pruning, and plant care. Full lawn care programs that include fertilization, weed control, aeration, overseeding, pest control, and disease management. Most of our landscape clients stay with us because they want the property maintained at the same level it was built.
In winter, we handle snow removal across East Fairhaven and the Nasketucket Bay Area. We plow during storms to keep driveways, parking areas, and entrances open, and we finish with de-icing so the property stays safe.
We’re based on Huttleston Avenue in Fairhaven, a short drive from East Fairhaven. We regularly work in the village center, along the Center Street corridor, and throughout the Nasketucket Bay Area.
Landscape design. Landscaping. Lawn care. Snow removal. Done with one standard from start to finish.
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ABOUT OUR SERVICES
A landscape that holds up starts with real planning, not guesswork. Before we design anything, we evaluate the property the way it should be evaluated: grade, soil conditions, drainage patterns, sunlight, and how water moves through the site. Water management is always the priority because it affects every other part of the project.
Our landscape design plans map out the full scope of work, not just the “nice-looking” parts. That includes grading direction, drainage solutions, hardscape layout, irrigation planning, bed placement, and turf areas. New construction gets built from the ground up. Established properties get designs that work with what’s already there, including mature trees, settled terrain, and features worth keeping.
East Fairhaven properties come with challenges you don’t see in newer developments. Many homes here were built in the late 1800s and early 1900s on tighter lots, and decades of root growth and settling have shifted grades over time. Old concrete walkways crack. Stonework sinks. Plantings that were installed years ago outgrow their space and start creating problems. We design around those real conditions and correct them without wiping out the character of an established yard.
Drainage solutions and erosion control are especially important in East Fairhaven because many properties were never graded with long-term water management in mind. Standing water after storms, lawns that never fully dry, erosion along slopes or edges, and basement dampness are often caused by drainage and grading that were never planned correctly. We solve these issues during the design phase with proper grading, drainage solutions, and erosion control planning so the finished landscape performs the way it should long-term.
Plant selection and installation are based on real site conditions, not what looks good in a catalog. We evaluate sun and shade, drainage, wind exposure, and the level of maintenance a homeowner wants before selecting a single plant. In East Fairhaven, mature trees, tighter lot lines, and existing structures often create shade and moisture patterns that need to be accounted for before anything gets installed.
Landscape lighting adds safety and function once the space is built. Low-voltage LED lighting improves visibility along walkways, steps, entrances, and outdoor living areas without high energy costs.
Some properties and sites near wetland zones may also require Conservation Commission approval before construction begins. We understand this process and can guide you through what’s required.
Design creates the plan. Landscaping is the construction that turns that plan into a finished outdoor space. We handle the full installation process, and we also maintain properties afterward, so the landscape stays clean, functional, and well-kept year after year.
Site preparation comes first. We clear brush, remove invasive vegetation, and clean up built-up debris so the property is ready for construction. In East Fairhaven and the Nasketucket Bay area, it’s common for lots that have gone untouched for years to need major clearing before any new work can begin.
Grading and loam spreading come next, because they set the foundation for everything that follows. We shape the terrain to match the plan, bring in screened loam where needed, and establish proper pitch away from structures. Many older yards in East Fairhaven have settled over time, which leads to uneven ground, low spots, and standing water. Regrading corrects those problems at the source.
Hardscaping is installed once the base is properly prepared. Patios, walkways, retaining walls, and granite steps are built with full-depth base preparation, so they stay stable through New England freeze-thaw cycles. Material selection depends on the project and the site, whether that means pavers, natural stone, or granite. The goal is long-term performance, not something that only looks good at the final walkthrough. In older East Fairhaven neighborhoods, this often includes replacing failing paths and deteriorated stonework with structures built the right way.
Mulching completes the bed areas. We remove old mulch where necessary, redefine bed edges cleanly, and install fresh mulch at the proper depth so it holds moisture, suppresses weeds, and gives the property a finished look.
Lawn installation happens after the rest of the work is complete. Irrigation, hardscaping, and planting come first, and turf goes in last, so it surrounds the finished landscape instead of getting torn up during construction. We install lawns using seeding, hydroseeding, or sod installation depending on timing, budget, and site conditions.
Ongoing maintenance protects the investment. Seasonal cleanups, storm debris removal, pruning, edging, mulch refreshes, tree and shrub care, and mosquito treatments keep the landscape looking the way it should.
Lawns are not at their best when they aren’t maintained consistently. Weeds take over, thin areas spread, and turf loses density and color. We provide full-season lawn care programs for residential and commercial properties throughout East Fairhaven and the Nasketucket Bay Area, including areas near the Center Street corridor and the neighborhoods surrounding Nasketucket Bay.
Weekly mowing and maintenance keep turf healthy when it’s done correctly. We mow at proper heights, keep edges sharp, trim borders cleanly, and leave hard surfaces neat. We also stick to a consistent schedule, because letting grass grow too tall and then cutting it too short stresses the lawn and leads to thinning.
Lawn fertilization and lime treatments support healthy growth and correct soil chemistry. Nutrients are applied at the right times based on the lawn’s growth cycle, and lime is used to raise pH when soil becomes too acidic. If pH is off, grass can’t absorb what it needs, and fertilizer becomes wasted.
Lawn aeration and overseeding improve root health and thicken overall coverage. Core aeration removes plugs to open the soil and allow air, water, and nutrients to reach the root zone. Overseeding adds new grass to fill thin areas and improve density. For lawns with heavier compaction or excessive thatch, slice seeding and dethatching are used to correct deeper issues. Older lawns and high-traffic areas typically see the biggest improvement from these services.
Lawn weed control prevents weeds from spreading and taking over turf. Pre-emergent applications create a barrier early in the season to stop weeds before they germinate. Post-emergent treatments target weeds that are already growing using focused applications rather than unnecessary broad spraying.
Lawn pest control protects turf from insects that damage grass from the roots up. Grub treatments and other insect control services prevent thinning and dead patches caused by feeding. We also offer goose deterrent treatments to discourage geese from settling on lawns and destroying turf. Preventative work is far less expensive than replacing a damaged lawn.
Lawn disease management helps stop turf diseases before they spread. Brown patch, dollar spot, snow mold, and other fungal problems are common in New England due to summer humidity and fall moisture. Early identification and targeted treatment can be the difference between a small issue and a lawn that needs major reseeding
Snow removal needs to happen during the storm, not after everything has already packed down and turned to ice. We provide commercial snow removal throughout East Fairhaven and the Nasketucket Bay Area, with plowing during active snowfall to keep access open.
East Fairhaven also has tighter layouts than many nearby areas, and not every plow operator handles that well. Properties along Main Street and Center Street sit closer to the road with limited space for snow storage.
Commercial sites near Fairhaven High School and the village center require careful clearing so lots stay usable without blocking entrances, walkways, or access lanes. We work in these areas regularly and know how to clear efficiently without damaging curbing, mailboxes, or landscape edges.
Plowing keeps driveways, parking areas, and access routes passable as the storm continues. Walkways, steps, and entrances are handled through our snow shoveling and snow blowing services.
De-icing and salting finish the job after plowing. Ice builds fast on cleared pavement, especially overnight, and untreated surfaces become a safety and liability issue. We apply salt and ice melt to driveways, walkways, and high-traffic areas so the property stays safe until conditions improve.
FAQ's
Do you offer snow removal in East Fairhaven?
Yes. We provide commercial snow plowing, snow shoveling, and de-icing services throughout East Fairhaven and nearby areas.
What’s the best time of year to start a landscape renovation in East Fairhaven?
Most installations are done spring through fall, but planning and design can start anytime. If your project includes drainage or grading corrections, it’s often better to start before peak growing season so the property has time to settle and establish properly.
Do you provide landscaping and lawn care near Nasketucket Bay?
Yes. We regularly provide landscaping, lawn care, and seasonal maintenance for properties in East Fairhaven and the neighborhoods near Nasketucket Bay.
Areas we serve
New England Tree & Landscape provides landscaping, landscape design, lawn care, and snow removal services throughout the South Coast of Massachusetts.
We regularly work with homeowners and businesses in:
We also serve surrounding communities across Bristol and Plymouth County.
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