Landscaping Services
in Fairhaven, MA

Our landscaping work breaks into two main areas. Maintenance covers the regular services properties need: mowing, mulching, cleanups, and trimming. Installation work includes new lawns, patios, walkways, planting beds, and drainage repairs.

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We work on both residential and commercial properties. Some clients have older Fairhaven homes requiring ongoing maintenance and periodic upgrades. Others are new construction projects where we install lawns and complete initial landscaping. Commercial properties need reliable service that keeps sites accessible and professional looking. We show up, complete the work, and move to the next property.

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Many landscaping companies specialize in one area: lawn care only, hardscaping only, or maintenance only. We handle most of it under one roof. Lawn problems, patio construction, tree trimming, we take care of it. This saves you from coordinating multiple contractors for different needs.

Our crews complete most work in-house. When you need landscaping done, we handle it directly

 

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Brush Clearing 

 

Brush clearing removes overgrown areas: oversized shrubs, invasive plants spreading, woods encroaching on lawns. We cut material down, grind stumps when required, and haul everything away. This opens usable space and reveals what remains underneath.

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Significant brush clearing happens on older Fairhaven properties where maintenance lapsed for years. Vegetation grows uncontrolled and dominates spaces. Clearing returns usable property and makes outdoor areas functional again. without requiring you to manage multiple companies.

 

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Loaming & Grading

 

Loaming and grading fixes the foundation issues that cause most landscaping to fail. Wrong grading creates water pooling against foundations. Poor soil means nothing grows properly. We address both problems.

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Grading reshapes ground so water flows away from buildings and hardscaping. Most problems come from builders who skip proper grading or let excavators leave messy sites. Water runs toward houses instead of away. Yards slope too steeply to mow. Low spots collect water and kill grass.

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We regrade properties to fix drainage, create flat usable areas, and prepare sites for installation. Sometimes this requires bringing in fill to raise low areas. Other times we cut down high spots. We use equipment to move soil and establish proper grade, then finish surfaces smooth.

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Loaming means bringing in quality topsoil after grading completes. Good loam provides the nutrients plants and grass need to grow. Most local properties have poor soil: either clay that holds water and prevents root penetration, or sandy fill that won't hold nutrients. We bring in screened loam that actually supports plant growth.

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Properties need 4 to 6 inches of quality loam for lawn areas. Planting beds require more. We spread it, grade it smooth, and prepare it for the next step: seed, sod, or planting.

 

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Hardscaping

 

Hardscaping includes the permanent structures in your landscape: patios, walkways, retaining walls, and steps. We install these using pavers, natural stone, granite, bluestone, or whatever materials fit the project and budget.

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Patios get built where clients want outdoor living space. We excavate, build proper base, set pavers or stone, and edge everything cleanly. Paver patios offer many design options. Natural stone provides a more rustic appearance. Granite and bluestone handle freeze-thaw cycles without failing.

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Walkways connect different areas and keep foot traffic off lawns. We build them from houses to driveways, parking areas to doors, and through gardens. Proper base preparation prevents heaving during winter and sinking over time.

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Retaining walls hold back soil on sloped properties to create flat, usable areas. We've built walls throughout Fairhaven and Mattapoisett, both decorative and functional. Taller walls require proper engineering and drainage or they fail. We build them correctly so they last.

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Steps get installed where properties have grade changes: front entrances, side yards, between terrace levels. They must be safe and code-compliant, especially front steps where falls create liability. We build to code and ensure safe access.

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Mulching​

 

Mulch keeps planting beds clean and supports plant health. We apply mulch in spring after cleanups and refresh beds during summer when needed. Mulch retains soil moisture through hot weather, suppresses weed growth, and maintains stable soil temperature.

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We primarily use bark mulch in natural or dyed brown finishes. Natural mulch gradually turns gray as it ages. Dyed mulch holds its darker color longer. Black or red mulch options work well for visual contrast. We supply whatever color clients prefer.

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Proper mulching requires removing weeds first, edging beds cleanly, applying 2 to 3 inches of material, and keeping mulch away from tree trunks and plant stems. Excessive mulch or material piled against stems causes rot. This common mistake happens frequently with inexperienced contractors or homeowners.

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Beds require fresh mulch annually or every other year depending on material type and decomposition rate. We handle annual mulching for many properties during spring maintenance visits.

 

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Grass Seeding

 

Grass seeding works when timing and conditions align properly. Optimal windows are early fall or late spring when soil temperatures support germination and rainfall remains consistent. We prepare soil, distribute seed, and apply a thin loam or straw cover to prevent washout and maintain moisture.

Seeding costs less than sod but requires longer establishment time. Grass begins emerging after several weeks, then needs additional weeks to fill in sufficiently for use. Lawns remain off-limits during establishment or foot traffic damages new growth.

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We recommend seeding for overseeding thin lawn areas, filling spots after drainage or construction work, or covering large areas when budget concerns outweigh speed requirements. For smaller projects or clients wanting immediate results, sod becomes the better choice.

 

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Sod Installation

 

Sod provides instant lawn coverage. We prepare soil identically to seeding: establish proper grade, bring in loam as needed, ensure adequate drainage, then lay sod in tight rows. Consistent watering for the first two weeks establishes the lawn.

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We install sod when clients need quick results. Home sellers requiring finished yards before showings. Homeowners wanting summer backyard use instead of waiting for seed establishment. Properties with erosion issues needing immediate grass coverage. Sod addresses all these situations.

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Cost runs higher than seeding because you're purchasing mature grass someone else cultivated for one to two years. Results arrive immediately and lawns become usable within weeks rather than months.

We source sod locally ensuring fresh delivery. Old sod sitting on pallets too long arrives partially dead and fails to establish properly.
 

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Hydroseeding

 

Hydroseeding falls between traditional seeding and sod for both cost and speed. We spray a slurry containing seed, mulch, fertilizer, and water onto prepared soil. The mulch component retains moisture and prevents seed washout on slopes. Grass emerges faster than dry seeding while costing significantly less than sod.

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Hydroseeding performs well on slopes where erosion threatens and regular seeding washes away. It also suits large areas where sod costs become prohibitive but faster results than dry seeding matter.

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Most hydroseeding projects involve new construction sites, roadside areas after utility work, or sloped properties requiring stabilization. Seed establishes quicker than traditional methods because the mulch maintains consistent moisture and protection.

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Spring and Fall Cleanups

 

Spring cleanups typically occur in April once sites dry sufficiently for work. We remove winter debris from beds, cut back dead perennials, edge beds cleanly, and clean gutters when needed. Properties get prepared for the growing season.

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Many Fairhaven properties accumulate uncleared fall leaves. Matted leaves kill grass and smother plants. We clear accumulated debris, rake thoroughly, and haul materials away.

Fall cleanups happen in November after leaf drop completes. We blow and rake all areas, clean beds, cut back perennials, and perform final mowing if grass continues growing. Properties get prepared for winter dormancy so they avoid looking neglected and start spring cleanly.

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Some clients schedule both spring and fall services. Others choose only fall cleanup for leaf management and skip spring when less work accumulates. Property needs and budget determine the schedule.

 

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Tree and Shrub Care

 

Tree and shrub care means keeping things healthy and shaped right. We prune overgrown shrubs that are blocking windows or walkways. We trim trees to remove dead branches, improve shape, and keep them from interfering with houses or power lines.

 

Timing matters for pruning. Spring flowering shrubs get pruned right after they bloom. Summer flowering ones get pruned in early spring. Trees get pruned when dormant mostly, unless there's dead or dangerous branches that need attention now.

 

We also treat insects and disease when needed. Keeps trees and shrubs healthy instead of letting problems kill them. A lot cheaper to treat a tree than replace it after it dies.

 

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Mosquito Control

 

Mosquito control makes yards usable during summer. We treat properties every 3-4 weeks from late spring through early fall when mosquitoes are active. Spray focuses on where mosquitoes rest during daytime - under decks, in shrubs, shaded areas.

 

Treatment knocks down adult mosquitoes and keeps populations low. You can actually sit outside at dusk without getting eaten alive. Makes a huge difference for properties near water or wooded areas where mosquitoes breed.

 

We use backpack sprayers to treat foliage and areas where mosquitoes hide. Most clients do packages - 5 or 6 treatments through the season - to keep mosquitoes controlled all summer.

 

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Storm Debris Cleanup

 

Storm debris cleanup removes fallen trees, branches, and vegetation damage after hurricanes, nor'easters, and wind storms. We clear properties so they're accessible and safe again.

 

Heavy storms knock down trees, snap branches, and scatter debris across yards. We cut up fallen trees, remove damaged branches still hanging, and clear all material from properties. Everything gets hauled away, so properties are usable.

 

Emergency response happens after major storms when access routes need clearing immediately. We prioritize blocked driveways and entrances so people can get in and out. Then we handle the rest of the property.

 

We use chainsaws for cutting, equipment for moving large material, and trucks for hauling. Properties throughout Fairhaven and the South Coast get hit hard by coastal storms. Quick cleanup prevents further damage and gets properties back to normal.

 

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Get Landscaping Work Done Right in Fairhaven

 

We've been doing landscaping in Fairhaven since the late 1980s. Properties around here have common issues - lawns that struggle, drainage problems, overgrown beds. We know how to fix them because we've seen them hundreds of times.

 

Our guys show up on time, do the work right, and clean up the mess. No drama, no excuses. Just landscaping work done properly.

 

Need your property maintained? Want something installed or fixed? Call us at 508-763-8000 or stop by 232 Huttleston Avenue in Fairhaven. We'll tell you what needs doing and what it costs. No sales pitch, just honest information so you can decide.