For more than thirty years, our team has helped homeowners create and care for distinctive outdoor spaces through expert landscape design, installation, build services and ongoing maintenance. Every project is supported by our dedicated specialists who understand the unique conditions of the Boston region and deliver reliable, high-quality workmanship. Clients choose us because we hire exceptional professionals who treat each property with the same attention and pride they bring to their own.
Scott Cornish
co-owner, chief sales officer
A New England native, Scott has a record of building high performing teams and processes that deliver complex landscape construction designs on time and budget. He's an avid runner/crossfitter and frequently spends weekends hiking.
Jim Douthit
co-owner, founder
Jim is the founder of a Blade of Grass. All who have worked with Jim know him for his big heart and love of beautiful gardens. It’s what has allowed the Wayland business to thrive for 30 years and drives his award winning, unparalleled sense of design.
Christine Dwyer
co-owner, chief financial officer
Christine has over two decades of small business financial management and operations experience and a passion for landscape design. Her hobbies include cooking, camping, and watching her children’s activities.
Miriam Hellweg
co-owner, chief executive officer
Miriam began her career at Blade over 20 years ago as crew member, and still loves getting her hands into the dirt. With an eye for detail and encyclopedic knowledge of plants, she excels at caring for our clients properties.
. Mass Certified Horticulturist
. Mass Certified Arborist
. NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Professional
. Mass Certified Horticulturist
. Mass Certified Arborist
. NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Professional
Heather Lashbrook Jones
co-owner, chief experience officer
Heather's eye for visual aesthetics and creative solutions represent the Blade brand. Her background in both design and archaeology also lend a unique perspective – where the smallest detail demands the greatest importance.
. Mass Certified Horticulturist
. Mass Certified Horticulturist
Pete Cadieux
Nicole DiGiacomo
Peter DiZinno
sales manager - maintenance
. NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Professional
. Mass Certified Landscape Professional
. NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Professional
. Mass Certified Landscape Professional
Katie Johnson
enhancement designer
Colin Hand
Jeff Lord
director - construction operations
Joanna McCoy
senior designer
Priscilla Murphy
account manager
Kate Notman
senior architect
. Certificate in Landscape Design
. Masters Landscape Architecture
. MA (RLA) License #1583
. Certificate in Landscape Design
. Masters Landscape Architecture
. MA (RLA) License #1583
Jessica Smiddy
account manager
Our Crew
installation, maintenance, irrigation, fine gardening, lighting, and more
Our landscape crews bring refined skill and unwavering commitment and to every property they care for. With a focus on delivering consistent, high-quality results for properties throughout the Boston area, they are backed by deep experience in landscape maintenance, garden care and seasonal property upkeep. Many of our crew members have been with a Blade of Grass for more than a decade, continually sharpening their expertise and mentoring the next generation. Their dedication, craftsmanship and positive team culture make them an essential part of every project we complete.
We're proud be members of the American Society of Landscape Architects, the Massachusetts Association of Landscape Professionals, the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals, and the Irrigation Association.
want to join our team?
We're always looking for talented (and fun) people to make our team even more amazing. If you're an experienced account or project manager, fine gardener, mason, crew leader, irrigation technician, or just love landscape design, get in touch.