Our Maintenance and Fine Gardening teams deliver proactive, horticulturally informed care that keeps landscapes healthy, refined, and evolving. Clients rely on our consistency, plant care expertise, and discretion to ensure their properties remain healthy, visually refined, and continually evolving.
trusted Landscape Maintenance Services
broad expertise, deep understanding
Landscape maintenance protects the integrity of your investment. Through proactive care, horticultural oversight, and seasonal adjustments, our team of fine gardeners preserve structure, plant health, and the long-term performance of the landscape. Because we also design and build landscapes, our maintenance work reflects a broader view of how outdoor spaces grow, mature, and evolve over time.
Our service schedules are customized to each property, allowing for attentive, timely care throughout the year by a team that understands your property. The result is a consistent presence and a level of stewardship that gives clients confidence their landscapes are being cared for with thoughtfulness and discretion.
Our service schedules are customized to each property, allowing for attentive, timely care throughout the year by a team that understands your property. The result is a consistent presence and a level of stewardship that gives clients confidence their landscapes are being cared for with thoughtfulness and discretion.
our maintenance and fine gardening services
Our landscape maintenance and fine gardening services support properties of all scales, from detailed garden care to estate-wide stewardship. The offerings below are structured to protect plant health, enhance seasonal performance, and ensure your property continues to thrive year after year.
Full Fine Gardening & Horticultural Care
Hands-on horticultural care focused on plant health, seasonal performance, and lasting vitality.
Garden Bed Maintenance
Ongoing care of planting beds to support plant health, visual clarity, and seasonal balance.
Ornamental & Structural Pruning
Precision pruning that enhances form, structure, and long-term plant performance.
Seasonal Pruning & Cutbacks
Timely seasonal pruning to guide healthy growth and maintain intended plant form.
Soil Health & Bed Conditioning
Soil-focused care that supports root health, nutrient balance, and long-term plant success.
Hands-on horticultural care focused on plant health, seasonal performance, and lasting vitality.
Garden Bed Maintenance
Ongoing care of planting beds to support plant health, visual clarity, and seasonal balance.
Ornamental & Structural Pruning
Precision pruning that enhances form, structure, and long-term plant performance.
Seasonal Pruning & Cutbacks
Timely seasonal pruning to guide healthy growth and maintain intended plant form.
Soil Health & Bed Conditioning
Soil-focused care that supports root health, nutrient balance, and long-term plant success.
Mulching & Soil Amendment Programs
Targeted mulching and soil amendments to protect plantings and improve growing conditions.
Integrated Pest & Disease Monitoring
Proactive monitoring to identify and address pest and disease issues before they impact plant health.
Plant Health Assessments
Detailed evaluations to diagnose plant stress and guide informed care decisions.
Perennial & Shrub Care
Seasonal care that supports healthy growth, longevity, and consistent garden performance.
Tree & Specimen Plant Care Coordination
Oversight and coordination of specialized care for trees and specimen plantings.
Targeted mulching and soil amendments to protect plantings and improve growing conditions.
Integrated Pest & Disease Monitoring
Proactive monitoring to identify and address pest and disease issues before they impact plant health.
Plant Health Assessments
Detailed evaluations to diagnose plant stress and guide informed care decisions.
Perennial & Shrub Care
Seasonal care that supports healthy growth, longevity, and consistent garden performance.
Tree & Specimen Plant Care Coordination
Oversight and coordination of specialized care for trees and specimen plantings.
Lawn Care Management
Strategic coordination of lawn treatment programs to support turf health and appearance.
Seasonal Cleanups
Comprehensive seasonal cleanups that prepare landscapes for healthy transitions.
Estate-Wide Property Care
Integrated maintenance oversight that ensures consistency across the entire property.
Garden Enhancement Recommendations
Thoughtful recommendations to refine, adjust, and elevate existing gardens over time.
Ongoing Landscape Improvement Planning
Long-term planning that guides incremental improvements as landscapes mature and evolve.
Strategic coordination of lawn treatment programs to support turf health and appearance.
Seasonal Cleanups
Comprehensive seasonal cleanups that prepare landscapes for healthy transitions.
Estate-Wide Property Care
Integrated maintenance oversight that ensures consistency across the entire property.
Garden Enhancement Recommendations
Thoughtful recommendations to refine, adjust, and elevate existing gardens over time.
Ongoing Landscape Improvement Planning
Long-term planning that guides incremental improvements as landscapes mature and evolve.
ready to discuss property care?
Our complimentary consultation helps define property priorities and seasonal needs, a tailored care scope and schedule, and a clear, coordinated path forward.
our approach to landscape maintenance
Our maintenance process is designed to align assessment, planning, and ongoing property care into a cohesive, long-term approach. Each step supports informed decision-making, proactive monitoring, and steady improvement as landscapes mature over time and through the Boston and Cape seasons.
1Property Assessment
We begin with a detailed, on-site review of your landscape, identifying plant varieties, existing conditions, care requirements, and overall property priorities that inform ongoing maintenance decisions.
We begin with a detailed, on-site review of your landscape, identifying plant varieties, existing conditions, care requirements, and overall property priorities that inform ongoing maintenance decisions.
2Customized Care Plan
We develop a tailored service approach based on your property’s size, plantings, seasonal requirements, and long-term maintenance goals, ensuring care aligns with how the landscape is intended to perform.
We develop a tailored service approach based on your property’s size, plantings, seasonal requirements, and long-term maintenance goals, ensuring care aligns with how the landscape is intended to perform.
3Scheduled Service Visits
Our fine gardeners provide ongoing care according to your customized schedule, delivering consistent, attentive service with a high level of detail applied during every visit.
Our fine gardeners provide ongoing care according to your customized schedule, delivering consistent, attentive service with a high level of detail applied during every visit.
4Proactive Monitoring
We continuously monitor plant health, soil conditions, and environmental stressors, allowing potential issues to be identified early and addressed before they impact the landscape.
We continuously monitor plant health, soil conditions, and environmental stressors, allowing potential issues to be identified early and addressed before they impact the landscape.
5Evolution & Recommendations
As your landscape matures and changes over time, we provide informed guidance on enhancements, plant replacements, and thoughtful long-term improvements that support continued refinement.
As your landscape matures and changes over time, we provide informed guidance on enhancements, plant replacements, and thoughtful long-term improvements that support continued refinement.
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
we work throughout the Greater Boston area
We provide proactive landscape maintenance services throughout Dover, Wayland, Sudbury, and nearby Greater Boston towns. Our horticultural team understands local soil conditions, plant performance, and seasonal transitions, ensuring long-term health and visual consistency. If your community is not shown, 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

common landscape maintenance questions
1. How is your maintenance service different from standard landscape maintenance?
Our program focuses on fine gardening and horticultural stewardship rather than basic service. Care is tailored, proactive, and guided by plant knowledge and design intent.
2. Will the same team care for my property?
Whenever possible, yes. Continuity allows our teams to develop familiarity with your landscape and deliver more consistent, informed care.
3. Do you only maintain landscapes you’ve installed?
No. While many clients come to us after design/build projects, we also care for landscapes originally installed by others.
4. How often will you visit my property?
Service schedules are customized based on property needs rather than fixed weekly or biweekly routes.
5. Can you help improve my landscape over time?
Absolutely. Our teams regularly provide recommendations to refine plantings, address aging elements, and enhance the property as it evolves.
let's talk landscape maintenance
If you’re considering ongoing landscape maintenance or fine gardening for your property, a complimentary consultation is a natural place to start. This initial conversation helps clarify priorities, seasonal needs, and service scope, creating a thoughtful, well-coordinated approach to caring for your landscape over time.
learn about our design elements

Planters & Containers

Decorative Wreaths

Driveways & Approaches

Fire Pits & Fireplaces

Fall Displays

Ornamental Grasses

Winter Decorations

Garden Ornaments

Gates & Fences

Pergolas & Pavilions

Shrubs & Hedges

Outdoor Dining

Stone Walls & Steps

Custom Pools

Privacy Screenings

Water Features

Paths & Walkways

Landscape Lighting

Patios & Terraces

Window Boxes

Vegetable Gardens
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let's make a maintenance plan for you
Begin with a conversation about your property. Our team will evaluate site conditions, goals, and long-term priorities to determine the right next step.


















