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An Artist's Touch Tree & Shrub Inc.

Tree Service

About us

Founder and owner Adrian Bradley, is determined to give every tree and shrub in your landscape the strength and beauty to stand alone, by taking the time to focus on aesthetics, proper cultural practices and longevity. At An Artist’s Touch we cultivate open communication with our clients, by sharing our passion, skill and knowledge. We encourage customer input that can be recognized in the transformation of their plants. Our mission is to always be honest, affordable and professional as we build lifetime relationships with people who love their plants and want to give them An Artist’s Touch.

Business highlights

24 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Comprehensive property evaluations to assess needs, address cultural practices, and outline long-term goals. Fine Ornamental Tree and Shrub Pruning Shade Tree Pruning Tree and Shrub Plantings Soil Testing Cabling and Bracing Storm Damage Removals

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.023 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
4%
3
0%
2
0%
1
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-23 of 23 reviews

Jeffrey L.
06/2018
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Outstanding, couldn't ask for better, both with respect to the performance of requested services and the planning and communication. Believe that this arborist was more expensive than our previous arborist (who was culling customers), but I can observe reasons for the added cost and am satisfied with the cost.
Description of Work: Pruning of trees and bushes

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

Lisa D.
09/2017
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Very well, I am very pleased with their work.
Description of Work: Pruning three trees

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Carolin V.
06/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Adrian had done a walk around discussing my trees and bushes in order to provide an estimate. The day of the work, we repeated the walk around when he first arrived. The crew, Ben and John, came on time and worked steadily throughout the day and were always friendly. Ben and John are knowledgeable and experienced also. After the work was completed, I accepted John's offer to walk around and could see and comment on the remarkable change. The plants look healthy, full and beautiful. Adrian knows how how to maintain healthy plants, when and how to use cables on trees, diseases, when to refer to other companies for work his company doesn't do, and more. I highly recommend "An Artist's Touch."
Description of Work: I have a large variety of bushes and trees varying from 100 year old rhododendrons and azaleas to holly, peach, cherry, and maple trees. Adrian's crew removed deadwood, a large branch that was blocking light, and pruned to open up the beauty of each plant. The yard now looks cared for and beautiful compared with the overgrown look that was beginning to have. Adrian combines his knowledge of plants with his eye for balance and beauty.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Eli K.
04/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Adrian is great -- He came over on short notice when I emailed him following one of the recent snow storms. The snow had weighed a limb of a tree down enough to make physical contact with our roof -- the winds then caused that tree limb to rub around making loud (and scary) noises. Adrian came right over, assessed the issue and advised us on how we could handle a dead tree with had as well. We had said "sometime in the next two weeks" we would handle it, and he ended up finding a gap in his busy schedule and making it over within a matter of days. I wasn't present for the work that was done, but it was done well! No complaints at all -- they left the site as clean as one could imagine while cutting a tree down, and the invoice was as discussed, not a penny more.
Description of Work: Removed dead tree & cut limbs from trees that were hanging over / touching the roof of our house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

Lalor B.
11/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I call Adrian Bradley about every three years to prune our trees. He removes diseased and overhanging-the-roof wood and generally shapes trees and shrubs for the better.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Marc G.
08/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Adrian was absolutely great. I think he's a gem and we want to continue to have him help us. He is very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. His work was excellent. The shrubs look neat and natural and because of his careful, hand trimming, they'll be a lot healthier and able to withstand the nine feet of snow we shovel on top of them. "Each shrub is it's own star," he told me and he achieved that. Adrian noticed that our sugar maple's cable had broken and he fixed it and did a lovely job mulching around the roots. Since this is in the front yard next to our entrance, it was important that it turn out well and it did!
Description of Work: Adrian Bradley trimmed a lot of shrubs, including very tall ones; he put a cable in our maple tree to prolong its life and took up turf and put down leaf mulch to help the roots absorb water.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

George C.
04/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They trimmed 3 trees in our front yard, 2 of which had significant deadwood, and a beloved Japanese Maple that was getting overgrown. In addition, he trimmed some tall pines in the backyard. | |I enjoyed working with Adrian. He took the time to explain what he was doing, and why. The work was done quickly and efficiently, and the team left the yard neater than they found it. He volunteered some other suggestions to help create more privacy for our backyard, how much it would cost him to do it, and recommended a cheaper "do it yourself" option as well. | |I gave a "B" for punctuality only because he had to delay the service from fall to spring due to an injury and then brutal winter. However, he proactively followed up and rescheduled so we never felt forgotten. | |I'd highly recommend Adrian and Artist's Touch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,250

JEFFREY B.
03/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I chose them on the basis of their Big Deal and the good reviews. They were up front and professional in discussing what they would do, which involved removing a number of branches on a large maple tree that were overhanging the roof and power power lines. They did a great job, not only with the trimming but with the removal of the branches and cleanup as well.
Description of Work: Removed a bunch of branches from a tree.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Sally H.
02/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
He got an injury and wasn't able to do the work so he gave us a refund. We were happy with him and we will probably use him for something else. He gave good service as far as staying in touch. We took the refund because we wanted to get the work done before the fall. He was professional and courteous. He stayed in contact.
Description of Work: An Artist's Touch Tree & Shrub Incorporated wasn't able to do the work because he got injured. He did come out and do an estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from An Artist's Touch Tree & Shrub Inc.
Thanks [Member name removed], I appreciate the great review! My injury was relatively minor but required rest. It was not due to any lack of safety measures. An Artist's touch has a zero-incident safety record and is fully insured. I look forward to being of service in the coming spring!

WILLARD F.
11/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Adrian was a pleasure to work with. He was always very prompt and professional in his communications. He was extremely knowledgeable about the shrubs and trees in our yard and made thoughtful suggestions about the scope of work to be as cost effective as possible while still maintaining a high standard of quality. His estimates for time and cost were accurate and I felt were very reasonable. Finally, he did beautiful work. I would highly recommend him and will be using his company again.
Description of Work: Trimmed, pruned, removed and cleaned up various shrubs and a tree.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Debbi D.
10/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Excellent. They arrived on time, they communicated what they were going to do. They cleaned up. NO complaints. Adrian even identified some insects on some of my trees and will be having them analyzed for further treatment in the spring. I would not hesitate to recommend these guys. It was refreshing to have knowledgeable, qualified, and smart tree guys work on our land. I can't wait to see how everything is going to look in the spring!!!
Description of Work: I originally bought the big deal to have the skirt lifted on my pine tree in the front yard. Once I met Adrian, and realized his expertise, the project grew. The following work was performed: the dead wood was pruned out of my mature rhododendrons, the dead wood was taken out of one of our cedar and crab-apple trees. I had them prune three lilacs and remove a large Norway maple, two of its smaller friends, and another cherry volunteer. And he did an amazing job on our magnolia which incurred a tremendous amount of damage in that crazy October snow storm we had in 2011 - the tree had been tended to twice by another arborist, but never shaped back to the way it is supposed to look! it looks great.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400

Paul M.
10/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Adrian, the owner, came out to give an estimate in September and then kept me informed by email as to the date the work would be done. His prices were reasonable compared to other tree care providers and his crew was very courteous and professional. I would use him again next time. Note he does not do large scale tree removal or stump grinding but referred me to another provider who seems reasonably priced.
Description of Work: Pruned three trees and removed two others.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$875

Kirsten L.
09/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
out of service area even offered to help find another vendor that could do the work.
Description of Work: I purchased the Big Deal $199 for $400 Credit Toward Tree Service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$199

PJ P.
09/2014
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: The Big Deal Stated that the company could perform stump grinding and that is why I purchased the Big Deal. When I spoke to the owner he said that he does not do that. He verified that there was an error and we talked about what I needed done. He was very nice but he could not accomdate me. I need stump grinding and thorn bushes dug up and removed. I will keep looking. I think that I should get Angie's cash for my trouble, though.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Patricia H.
09/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Adrian and his crew arrived on time and spent two days carefully pruning both large trees and flowering shrubs. This improved light and air flow.
Description of Work: Shrub and tree pruning

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Neal F.
08/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Adrian the owner of An Artist's Touch, was working on my neighbor's property. After seeing his crew's work that day, I approached him at the end of the day, and hired him on the spot. He is completely professional, dedicated, passionate, and knowledgable. He did a great job. I go out, and look at the trees he worked on, and marvel at how wonderful a job he did. It wasn't cheap, but they spent the entire day, up in the trees, judiciously cutting and pruning.It was money well spent, and they earned it. He contacted me before hand to schedule the day, was punctual, and cleaned up after. I don't know what more you could ask. I am anxious to have him back and work on some large overgrown trees in the back.
Description of Work: We have a large tree which has overgrown onto the roof of the house, we asked him to cut it back, and to attend to other trees and bushes in the front and side of the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Leslie M.
07/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Adrian and his team were terrific. They are totally professional and clearly know what they are doing. Worked carefully so the tree would not lose its overall shape. Cleaned up all debris thoroughly.
Description of Work: Trimmed several large branches and a lot of dead wood out of a very large oak tree.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$730

Katherine F K.
06/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
(1) It was accomplished smoothly and the end product was a piece of sculpture. Adrian is a wonderful person to deal with, and his finished product is more than just a happy/healthy bush or tree; it is a beautiful work of art. This tree covered my property and my neighbor's. My neighbor was delighted with the result, and told me that he was "truly an artist". I was, similarly, impressed. His pruning revealed the beautiful lines of the tree. Adrian came with one or two helpers, and no heavy equipment that had to trammel my property. His co-workers were quiet and professional. He took care to protect some smaller trees beneath the big oak. He completed the work, and did not spread it out over a series of visits. When he had to postpone some work because of weather, he always communicated with me promptly, so that I could plan ahead. I have recommended him to everyone on my block. And I plan to have him prune some other big trees over the next few years. (2) When I moved in to my house, I wanted to prune whatever needed it. Adrian gave me advice, which I followed. He pruned tall shrubs and smaller trees to reveal beautiful lines. He also took some dead limbs off some larger trees. I am planning to have him come back yearly to maintain a new garden which I have put in my front yard. In addition to being knowledgeable and talented, Adrian is a lovely person and a pleasure to deal with. I cannot recommend him too highly. He was recommended to me by a landscape designer, who heard about him from one of her clients. A great find!
Description of Work: (1) He pruned a specimen oak tree in my backyard, which had never been pruned. (2) He pruned many bushes and shrubs for my property, which I had recently bought, and which had not been taken care of by the prior owner.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

DEREK P.
06/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Adrain is professional and low key. It's clear he knows his stuff and he suggested a plan of maintenance. We arranged to do half the property one year, to complete the other half the following year. It was like watching two artists at work as they cut, trimmed and reshaped the plantings. Adrian was punctual, left the place immaculate and did a beautiful job. I was delighted with the quality of his work. What has been impressive is how the plants look a year after he did the pruning. They have filled in and grown in ways that look great. I was very pleased with the results last year and had not anticipated enjoying it even more this year. Over the 40 years I have lived in my home, I have had many different individuals and companies do pruning work. Some have been OK, some have been butchers. Adrian has the Artist's Touch. I will continue to use Adrian, and would recommend him to people who value meticulous work, who care about their gardens and appreciate work that is unique to each property.
Description of Work: Our property (one acre) has many large and small mature plantings requiring annual pruning and maintenance. I got Adrian's name after visiting good friends who are avid gardeners. This time, their garden, which always is magnificent, looked spectacular. When I asked what they had done, they told me that Adrian had been the 'new person' doing work for them. They raved about him. I arranged for Adrian to do 2 day's pruning at my daughter's new home and he did a spectacular job. I then arranged for him to make a proposal for my property

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Reginald F.
05/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Adrian Bradley is the "artist" at An Artist's Touch. We have 4 acres of flowering trees and large shrubs, and he has done a wonderful job of pruning them all to maximize their health and beauty.
Description of Work: Tree and large shrub pruning, with the skill of a bonsai artisan.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

ELLEN B.
05/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
We've used Adrian maybe 5 or 6 times over the last 4 or 5 years or so. He is an excellent tree and shrub pruner. He knows what he's doing, probably better than anyone we've had, and when he prunes a shrub or a tree it looks perfect, like nobody's even been there. We really highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Tree and shrub pruning. There were several services over a number of years and the pricing have varied. Mostly in the hundreds of dollars.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jeffrey T.
04/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
He really does operate like an artist. He does some of the nicest structural pruning I have ever seen. It really makes a difference. His prices are reasonable but his skill level for pruning is his best. He does the job quickly and very well.
Description of Work: I used An Artist Touch & Tree for pruning our large trees.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

    Contact information

    34 Beecher Place, Newton, MA 02459

    artiststouch.net/

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
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    Service Categories

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    FAQ

    An Artist's Touch Tree & Shrub Inc. is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    An Artist's Touch Tree & Shrub Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, An Artist's Touch Tree & Shrub Inc. offers free project estimates.
    Yes, An Artist's Touch Tree & Shrub Inc. offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, An Artist's Touch Tree & Shrub Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
    No, An Artist's Touch Tree & Shrub Inc. does not offer emergency services.
    No, An Artist's Touch Tree & Shrub Inc. does not offer warranties.
    An Artist's Touch Tree & Shrub Inc. offers the following services: Comprehensive property evaluations to assess needs, address cultural practices, and outline long-term goals. Fine Ornamental Tree and Shrub Pruning Shade Tree Pruning Tree and Shrub Plantings Soil Testing Cabling and Bracing Storm Damage Removals

    Contact information

    34 Beecher Place, Newton, MA 02459

    artiststouch.net/

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM