Landscaping Services for Fine Gardens in Needham, MA and Surrounding Areas

Friendly Communication, Sound Horticultural Practices, and a Focus on Sustainability

Needham, Massachusetts, was originally a farming community, but the soil did not make it easy for those earliest residents to thrive as gardeners. Fortunately, we have a lot more to work with today: more knowledge about sound horticultural practices, more access to the plants and trees that thrive in this region, and a better understanding of how to customize beautiful spaces in a sustainable way using native landscaping, pollinator gardens, drought-tolerant plantings, and more. 

At Merrifield Garden & Design, we specialize in making the most of the natural beauty Needham has to offer. This charming community, with Cutler Park Reservation on one side and Ridge Hill Reservation on the other, sets the stage with beautiful outdoor spaces that can be replicated at home.

Our team of certified horticulturists, arborists, and landscape designers work closely with you to understand your gardening goals, align your wishes with your budget, and provide all the knowledge and education we can about how to choose the right plants and trees and how to care for them over the long term.

Our clients in Needham and other area communities turn to us for a wide range of landscaping services, all with a plant-first approach that gardeners can truly appreciate. From landscape design and installation to garden renovations, seasonal enhancements, container gardens, and routine landscape maintenance, we prioritize healthy, happy plants for lasting beauty in your outdoor space. Whether it’s patios, ponds, seating walls, walkways, or other hardscaping solutions, we can incorporate these elements into your landscape design and work with trusted contractors to deliver exceptional, cohesive results. We’re invested in the success of your landscape, which is why we keep you involved in the design and installation process. 

You can choose to complete your project all at once or in phases over time. Either way, we’re committed to helping you maximize your investment for years of enjoyment in your Needham gardens. As garden maintenance experts, we offer ornamental hand pruning, seasonal clean up, edging, weeding, flower care and more. We’re happy to collaborate with your lawn care provider and other maintenance experts to ensure you get complete property care on a schedule that works for you. 

Fill out our contact form or call us today to learn more about landscaping services in Needham, Massachusetts, and the passionate plant people behind Merrifield Garden & Design. 

How We Help Your Garden Grow

Our services are centered around plants, fine details, and client satisfaction. We bring tired landscapes back to life with plantings carefully chosen for your lifestyle and preferences, along with seasonal enhancements, outdoor living installations, and more. Take a closer look at the services we offer for residential and commercial property owners:

Landscape Design

Our design process is fun and collaborative. From garden renovations to brand new plantings, we want to know what you love and how you use your outdoor space. If you’re looking for advice, our garden consultations can get your DIY project off on the right foot. Visit our Landscape Design page to learn more. 

 

Landscape Installation

From seasonal enhancements and mulch to container gardening, sod installation, ponds and other water features, and more, our installation crew works efficiently to meet the estimated timeline and demonstrates the utmost respect for your property. We provide regular updates so you always know what’s happening with your project. Visit our Landscape Installation page to learn more.

Outdoor Living

We work with trusted contractors to bring your outdoor living space to life with outdoor kitchens and built-in grills, fire pits and fireplaces, patios, and more. 

Landscape Maintenance

Our maintenance crew pays attention to the fine details and plant healthcare that keep a landscape at its best. With a certified arborist and certified horticulturists on our team, we offer hand pruning, seasonal cleanup, weeding, edging, garden maintenance, and more. Visit our Landscape Maintenance page to learn more. 

Sustainable Landscaping

Achieve lasting beauty and nurture the environment with sustainable solutions. We offer native planting and pollinator gardens and can help you reduce water usage, protect the soil, and promote healthy plants.

Commercial Services

We’re proud to partner with commercial property owners and managers to provide landscape design, installation, maintenance, and sustainable landscaping.

Our Seasonal Enhancements, Pruning, and Other Landscaping Services Are Gardener-Approved

It’s a joy to create beautiful landscapes, but it’s even better when our clients love them. They can tell you what it’s like to work with us on projects of all shapes and sizes.

Keeping You Involved in Our Process for the Long-Term Success of Your Landscape

Your experience with us depends on the type of project you want. Here’s what to expect:

Design & Installation Process 

Step 1: Get in Touch

Fill out our contact form or give us a call. We’ll return your message within 24 business hours.

Step 2: Schedule Your Consultation

We’ll discuss your wishes, budget, and timeline to be sure we’re a good fit for you. If so, we’ll schedule your free 30-minute consultation to talk about a detailed creative estimate or landscape design options, depending on your project. Fees for a detailed creative estimate range from $150-800; fees for a landscape design range from $900-7500.

Step 3: On-Site Visit

We’ll spend up to 30 minutes with you at your property, talking about your ideas and goals. From there, we can advise you on the best way to approach your project. We’ll come up with a plan for developing a creative estimate or a landscape design and collect payment for the option you choose. You’ll receive your creative estimate within two weeks or a landscape design within four to eight weeks.

Step 4: Creative Estimate Presentation

You’ll receive your creative estimate by email, complete with expert suggestions for your consideration and the details about the cost of the project. You can make revisions prior to approving the estimate.

Step 5: Proposal Approval + Plant & Material Selection

When you’re ready to sign and get started on your installation, we’ll collect a 50% deposit and get you on the calendar. We’ll begin hand selecting plants and materials from a number of local garden centers and nurseries, and we’ll go to great lengths to find the perfect plant for your property. We’ll be sure all areas on your property are “dig safe”, we’ll meet with any trade partners involved in your project, and coordinate and schedule your project with everyone involved. You’ll receive regular email updates each week, so you know where we are with your project preparation, and two weeks before your start date, we’ll confirm all the details about who will be on your property and when.

Step 6: Installation and Work

On installation day, we’ll introduce you to your crew leader and start the work. Your designer and our Operations Manager will continue to be your primary points of contact throughout the installation to be sure everything is going forward as discussed, and if you have any concerns, let them know!

Step 7: Final Walkthrough + Ongoing Maintenance

When the project is complete, we’ll go through your property with you and let you know how to prune, water, and take care of your new landscape. We’ll collect the final payment and also discuss any warranties, options for ongoing maintenance, and the possible next phases of your landscape project!

Maintenance and Seasonal Enhancements Process

Step 1: Get in Touch

Fill out our contact form or give us a call. We’ll return your message within 24 business hours.

Step 2: Schedule Your First Time Meeting

We’ll discuss your garden maintenance and seasonal enhancement needs to be sure we’re a good fit for you, with upfront information on budget and timeline. If we seem like a good fit, we’ll schedule your 30-minute garden assessment to talk about your priorities, the opportunities and challenges we see in your gardens, maintenance schedules, and enhancement options.

Step 3: On-Site Visit

We’ll spend up to 30 minutes with you at your property to better get to know you and your budget. From there, we can advise you on the best way to approach your garden maintenance, collaborating with and complementing the work of any other landscaping providers and ensuring you can maximize the time you spend enjoying your garden. 

 

Step 4: Maintenance Proposal Presentation

We’ll email you a maintenance proposal, including a budget range, suggested schedule, and a list of priorities as discussed during the in-person garden assessment. Because we don’t work on fixed contracts, we have the flexibility to adjust as needed. Gardens and homeowners have different needs at different times of the year. You’ll receive an invoice after work is complete.

Step 5: Proposal Approval + Agreement

When you’re ready to get started, we’ll work together to determine the best time to begin your routine garden maintenance services and seasonal enhancement projects. You’ll receive regular email updates, and we invite you to reach out at any time to let us know what you want us to prioritize on our next visit.

 

Step 6: First Visit by Our Skilled Team

We’ll introduce you to your crew leader and start the work. Your designer and our Operations Manager will continue to be your primary points of contact throughout the installation to be sure everything is going forward as discussed, and if you have any concerns, let them know!

Step 7: Final Walkthrough + Ongoing Maintenance

When the project is complete, we’ll go through your property with you and let you know how to prune, water, and take care of your new landscape. We’ll collect the final payment and also discuss any warranties, options for ongoing maintenance, and the possible next phases of your landscape project!

Landscaping Services Led by Arborists and Horticulturists in Needham, MA, and Beyond

Our work takes us all over the Boston metro west area. If you’re looking for gardening services, landscape maintenance, and outdoor living design and installation from certified arborists, certified horticulturists, and other outdoor specialists in these communities, we can help. Take a look at our service area and contact us today.

A Fulfilling Career That Supports Your Lifestyle

If you’re a dedicated, detail-oriented team player with a passion for creating and maintaining personalized gardens and outdoor spaces, we’d love to hear from you. Our employees receive competitive pay and benefits, ongoing training and education, and opportunities to advance within the company. Take a look at our available positions and apply today via our online application form.

A backyard garden design and installation on this expansive Wayland, Massachusetts property

Get to Know Our Plant-First Approach to Landscaping Services

With highly educated and experienced gardeners, a passion for sustainability and client satisfaction, and attention to detail throughout the design, installation, and maintenance process, our landscaping services are for serious gardeners and beginners alike in Needham, Massachusetts, and the surrounding communities. We’re here to teach and explain, so you understand what you’re getting with every plant, tree, and flower and know what to expect from them as they grow and mature.

Our team may be working on your property today, but we’re already thinking about tomorrow—what your garden will be like, what you’ll need to know, and how we can continue to help with a range of landscaping services to meet you wherever you are with your outdoor goals. Fill out our contact form today for a free first time meeting. 

Yard Location:
North Natick, MA

Office & Mailing Address:
Merrifield Garden and Design
25 Main Street, Suite 9
Wayland, MA 01778
617-913-0628
info@merrifieldgardendesign.com