a Blade of Grass is an award-winning, full-service landscape design, construction, and maintenance firm serving Greater Boston, MetroWest, and Cape Cod homeowners. We create and steward refined residential properties through thoughtful planning, skilled craftsmanship, and disciplined long-term care.
about a Blade of Grass
our story of growth
In 1994, a Blade of Grass was founded on ambition, hard work, and the belief that landscapes should be beautiful and enduring. We began with a single truck, determination, and a commitment to doing what was right for each property. By listening closely to our clients and refining our craft season after season, we built something larger than a portfolio. We built trust. We built beauty.
Three decades later, we’ve weathered economic shifts, evolving design trends, a pandemic, and the challenges of growing our team while protecting our standards. Today, with more than 500 clients and one of Boston’s strongest teams, we bring that experience and precision to properties across Boston, MetroWest, and Cape Cod.
Three decades later, we’ve weathered economic shifts, evolving design trends, a pandemic, and the challenges of growing our team while protecting our standards. Today, with more than 500 clients and one of Boston’s strongest teams, we bring that experience and precision to properties across Boston, MetroWest, and Cape Cod.
“The moment one gives close attention to any thing, even a blade of grass it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself.”
Henry Miller
our unique perspective
Henry Miller’s words were the original spark behind our name and our approach. His belief that careful attention reveals depth and quiet complexity in even the smallest detail shaped our earliest work and continues to focus us today. It reminds us that landscapes are not defined by scale alone, but by the intention behind every decision.
That perspective influences how we operate at every level. We approach the land with patience and respect, understanding that meaningful environments emerge through discipline, coordination, and thoughtful stewardship. By giving close attention to each element, we create landscapes that feel cohesive, personal, and enduring.
That perspective influences how we operate at every level. We approach the land with patience and respect, understanding that meaningful environments emerge through discipline, coordination, and thoughtful stewardship. By giving close attention to each element, we create landscapes that feel cohesive, personal, and enduring.
who we serve
We partner with homeowners whose properties vary widely in scale and setting, from expansive residential estates to thoughtfully composed urban spaces. Some landscapes unfold across open acreage; others are defined by compact settings shaped by history and character. Working across this range has sharpened our ability to listen carefully, observe closely, and plan with intention.
Every property brings a distinct set of conditions and aspirations. We respond by tailoring our approach to the land, the architecture, and the way each homeowner lives outdoors, creating environments that feel purposeful and seamlessly integrated into their surroundings.
Every property brings a distinct set of conditions and aspirations. We respond by tailoring our approach to the land, the architecture, and the way each homeowner lives outdoors, creating environments that feel purposeful and seamlessly integrated into their surroundings.
our aligned services
To support each property fully, our services are intentionally aligned from start to finish. Design decisions are made with construction in mind, and construction is executed with long-term care already considered. This integration creates continuity across every phase, allowing landscapes to be built thoughtfully, maintained knowledgeably, and experienced as one cohesive environment.
landscape design
Strategic master plans aligning architecture, landform, and outdoor living.
landscape construction
Precise installation delivering enduring craftsmanship and structural integrity.
landscape maintenance
Meticulous property care preserving beauty, health, and performance.
Strategic master plans aligning architecture, landform, and outdoor living.
landscape construction
Precise installation delivering enduring craftsmanship and structural integrity.
landscape maintenance
Meticulous property care preserving beauty, health, and performance.
seasonal planting
Curated seasonal displays bringing color, texture, and distinction.
snow and ice management
Proactive winter services ensuring safety, access, and protection.
holiday and winter décor
Refined seasonal décor enhancing architecture and festive atmosphere.
Curated seasonal displays bringing color, texture, and distinction.
snow and ice management
Proactive winter services ensuring safety, access, and protection.
holiday and winter décor
Refined seasonal décor enhancing architecture and festive atmosphere.
landscape irrigation
Efficient water management supporting plant health and sustainability.
landscape lighting
Architectural illumination enhancing safety, depth, and evening usability.
landscape audio
Discreet outdoor sound systems delivering immersive, balanced performance.
Efficient water management supporting plant health and sustainability.
landscape lighting
Architectural illumination enhancing safety, depth, and evening usability.
landscape audio
Discreet outdoor sound systems delivering immersive, balanced performance.
want to learn more about our services?
Our free design consultations are the first step in understanding how we can best serve you and your property. We'll discuss needs, timing, scope, and approach. From there, we develop a tailored path forward. Contact us today.
what our clients say

“Exceptional vision coupled with practical advice. The team worked hard under difficult conditions, the job was done in a timely manner and the outcome surpassed my very high expectations.”
Kathy H.
West Roxbury, MA
“What a great company. The people we work with are responsive, knowledgeable and a delight to work with. They meet with us each year at the beginning of the season to understand our needs and they make sure they meet those needs.”
Helen S.
Concord, MA
“They listened to what we wanted and created an oasis where each month we saw different plants blooming with different colors. Our designer was a joy to work with and she truly taught us about plants and flowers through this experience.”
Jaimin P.
Sudbury, MA
“Their creative vision, thoroughness, and professionalism exceeds all expectations. Further, the Blade of Grass team is exceptionally friendly, responsive and easy-going.”
Lindsey M.
Dover, MA
“They gave me an accurate budget and timetable up front and pretty much stuck to it - much to my husband's delight. They are not pushy about their services which I truly appreciate and which is why I continue to use them for maintenance, new plantings etc. Would highly recommend them!”
Sunitha D.
Newton, MA
“a Blade of Grass was a joy to work with from beginning to end. They were focused on us the entire process from brainstorming, designing, selecting and installation. We love our new landscaped backyard and know you will too!”
Pamela D.
West Roxbury, MA
“a Blade of Grass transformed our front yard from a barren wasteland of wood chips to a stunningly gorgeous garden. In late 2012, we embarked on a major project to rebuild our backyard and add a pool and patio. The result far exceeded our expectations. Heather and her crew maintain all of our gardens throughout the year, and are very responsive to our questions and requests.”
John H.
Weston, MA
“When designing the space Tom considered every detail including privacy concerns, colors, the reuse of existing plants, our likes and dislikes, cost, placement and size of walkways and stairs, shape of pool deck and where snow would be plowed in the winter. The result is a yard we enjoy all year-round. Since its design, the maintenance team at a Blade of Grass has maintained the yard's beauty.”
Dave H.
Waltham, MA
“Joanna had an encyclopedic knowledge of every plant we looked at. The installation crew led by Joel was also terrific. In fact, despite oppressive heat, they removed some old stones in the way and used them to repair and extend a fallen wall - a really thoughtful touch that went above and beyond the plan.”
Betty T.
Lincoln, MA
where we work
We work throughout Greater Boston, MetroWest, and Cape Cod, supporting residential properties that vary widely in scale, setting, and architectural character. Our familiarity with local conditions allows us to respond thoughtfully to both home and land, tailoring solutions that reflect each property’s unique context. If your community is not listed below, please contact us to learn more.
Auburndale
Bedford
Belmont
Boston
Brookline
Cambridge
Carlisle
Bedford
Belmont
Boston
Brookline
Cambridge
Carlisle
Chatham
Chestnut Hill
Cohasset
Concord
Dedham
Dover
Duxbury
Chestnut Hill
Cohasset
Concord
Dedham
Dover
Duxbury
Falmouth
Framingham
Harwichport
Hyannis
Lexington
Lincoln
Mashpee
Framingham
Harwichport
Hyannis
Lexington
Lincoln
Mashpee
Medfield
Medford
Milton
Natick
Needham
Newton
Newton Centre
Medford
Milton
Natick
Needham
Newton
Newton Centre
Newtonville
Osterville
Provincetown
Sherborn
Somerville
Southborough
Sudbury
Osterville
Provincetown
Sherborn
Somerville
Southborough
Sudbury
Waban
Wayland
Wellesley
West Newton
Weston
Westwood
Winchester
Wayland
Wellesley
West Newton
Weston
Westwood
Winchester
community commitment & affiliations
Equally important is our commitment to the communities where we live and work. We are locally owned and through ongoing support of initiatives, charitable efforts, and community programs, we aim to contribute meaningfully beyond the properties we steward. In recent years, we’ve been proud to partner with organizations such as the Concord Museum, Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club, Women’s Community League of Weston, Southborough Historical Society, and the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, supporting cultural preservation, horticultural education, and community enrichment across the region.
We also maintain active involvement in leading industry organizations. These affiliations keep us connected to evolving standards, continuing education, and best practices across our disciplines. They include:






ready to learn more?
Let's begin with a conversation about you and your property. Our team will evaluate site conditions, goals, and long-term priorities to determine the right next step. Contact us today.







