GARDENS BY THE YARD

Landscaping, Lawn and Yard Work, Mulch and Topsoil,

This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.

About us

ONLY 10-time Super Service Award Winner in Massachusetts Landscape Industry. Mid-sized landscape design & build. Lawn replacement strategies. Activity and gathering areas, home entries, glorious beds. Exceptional horticulture and site engineering. Owner, Leisha Johnson is an accomplished landscape designer, with hundreds of installed designs. A talented horticulturist and Certified Master Gardener, she holds a Masters' degree in Engineering and has extensive large-scale project management experience. Leisha and her team work to stay current on industry technology, environmental, plant and materials advances. The staff which includes horticulturalists and certified horticulturalists enjoy bringing natural beauty to our clients. Many projects are employing turf alternatives, pollinator gardens, and naturalistic landscapes. The owner holds a Construction Supervisor License (CSL) and pulls permits for projects when needed. We always enjoy a challenge.

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience
Women Owned & Operated
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Only 11-time Angie's List Super Service Award winner in Massachusetts Landscape Industry. Exceptional horticultural and landscape methodology knowledge. Sustainable and ecologically responsible landscapes. Specific practices include lawn minimization strategies, pollinator gardens, and naturalistic-styled garden spaces. Glorious planting beds, grading, drip line irrigation, masonry (walls, walkways, patios, firepits, outdoor kitchens), water drainage improvements, organic plant and soil care, surface water management. Our landscape design & build expertise transforms spaces for our clients to enjoy and share.

Services we don't offer

We do not provide hardscape, drainage, or lighting work unless it is part of a larger, overall project which usually contains plantings. For example, we design and install front entry areas which often include a walkway, landing and stairs, drainage, along with new plantings and beds, irrigation, and lighting. However we do not have a business dedicated to just hardscape, or just lighting, or just drip line irrigation. These services are incorporated as a part of an overall solution.

Amenities



Accepted payment methods

Check
PayPal

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7136 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
76%
4
8%
3
4%
2
4%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.5
punctuality
4.6

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Showing 126-136 of 136 reviews

David K.
05/2015
1.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Didn't even get the courtesy of a call back after a week

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from GARDENS BY THE YARD
I am truly sorry for your frustration. Your call came during the middle of the season, when we were working hard on installations and existing clients. Earning the Angie’s List Super Service Award for the past 6 years in a row, has a double edged sword. First, it is an award we are very proud of. However with it comes a greater number of Angie’s List members seeking our services and it became impossible to respond to all inquiries last year. Not returning calls and emails in a reasonable amount of time is indeed unacceptable. For this year we are ramping up staffing and training to better address the prospective client demand. If you remain interested, please contact us again early in the spring season and let’s see if we are a good fit!

Dan A.
09/2013
4.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
It went well
Description of Work: Weeding

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Gail K.
07/2013
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Went perfectly
Description of Work: Planted daffodils

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
$99

Joelle P.
05/2013
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Leisha and her team did an incredible job turning our rundown, overgrown yard into a clean, simple, and beautiful space. They worked hard even in bad weather, always went the extra step, and came in under budget. We were given easy to follow instructions for maintenance and could not be happier with the results. Her vision has changed the entire look of our home. We are thrilled with everything from the new plants to the walkway. We would highly recommend her services to anyone.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Peter H.
04/2013
3.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Not very well.
Description of Work: Plan for landscaping yard was simple and not v attractive. Due to offer in Angie's List, designer was overwhelmed and had difficulty in responding to clients. We chose not to have any further work with designer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$99

AMY V.
02/2013
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
They were terrific.
Description of Work: They did a yard clean up.

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
$700

Trevor D.
12/2012
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
N/a
Description of Work: After buying the Big Deal, I was informed that the company does not work in Cambridge.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Kathy H.
08/2012
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Completely cleaned up my side yard. This included removing weeds and pruning back shrubs then laying down a bed of mulch. As my next door neighbor commented "...this entry point to your beautiful back yard is transfotmed..."

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

Kelly M.
07/2012
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Garden cleanup.pruning, transplanting, and preparation of a garden map for each of our perennial gardens. Price included one day of labor costs for three talented crew members and the company owner. We were very pleased with the results of their combined efforts.

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
$1,000

James K.
07/2012
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Leisha came to the house and we walked the yard and she gave us ideas on problems and improvements she would recomend. We then agreed on what areas they would weed and mulch (not in the original deal - $80 more). She informed us when they would do the work. They came as scheduled. She did the pruning and three young men did the weeding and mulching. They did a little more than she planned and did a great job. Weeding a rose garden is not easy and the men crawed under the the roses and weeded (they said with a lot of love). We are very happy with Leisha and her crew, they are very professional. She really knows plants. They also planted about a dozen flowers around one flower bed.

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

Joanne M.
06/2011
1.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
very poorly
Description of Work: Meet back in beginning of March and still have not received design plans. Poor job in keeping customer updated with progress. Was to meet on 4/15....did not call when unable to meet. Had not heard from her in about a month. It is now too late for her plan VERY DISAPPOINTED IN LACK OF SERVICE AND ATTENTION TO CUSTOMER. THERE WAS NO ATTEMPT TO TRY TO RESOLVE ISSUE EARLY ON. I am still waiting a refund that was promised on 6/7

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$99

Contact information

P O BOX 5306, Wayland, MA 01778

http://www.gardensbytheyard.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 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

Landscaping,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Tree Service,
Lawn Irrigation,
Stone and Gravel,
Masonry,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Lighting,
Leaf Removal,
Snow Removal

FAQ

GARDENS BY THE YARD is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

GARDENS BY THE YARD accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal
No, GARDENS BY THE YARD does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, GARDENS BY THE YARD offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, GARDENS BY THE YARD does not offer a senior discount.
No, GARDENS BY THE YARD does not offer emergency services.
No, GARDENS BY THE YARD does not offer warranties.
GARDENS BY THE YARD offers the following services: Only 11-time Angie's List Super Service Award winner in Massachusetts Landscape Industry. Exceptional horticultural and landscape methodology knowledge. Sustainable and ecologically responsible landscapes. Specific practices include lawn minimization strategies, pollinator gardens, and naturalistic-styled garden spaces. Glorious planting beds, grading, drip line irrigation, masonry (walls, walkways, patios, firepits, outdoor kitchens), water drainage improvements, organic plant and soil care, surface water management. Our landscape design & build expertise transforms spaces for our clients to enjoy and share.
We do not provide hardscape, drainage, or lighting work unless it is part of a larger, overall project which usually contains plantings. For example, we design and install front entry areas which often include a walkway, landing and stairs, drainage, along with new plantings and beds, irrigation, and lighting. However we do not have a business dedicated to just hardscape, or just lighting, or just drip line irrigation. These services are incorporated as a part of an overall solution.

Contact information

P O BOX 5306, Wayland, MA 01778

http://www.gardensbytheyard.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM