Saw this new garden center and wanted to check it out so I can finally start a garden. I walked in…read moreand they were the friendliest workers ever they really listened to what i wanted to do in my backyard and pointed me to the right tools, soil, mulch, etc. Ended up leaving with everything I needed. I went to home depot a few days later and saw the same equipment and it was so expensive! So glad I stopped at S&S! I'll definitely return. Got the prettiest flowers from this new garden center! Saw the same ones at home depot for 30 bucks more expensive. Definitely coming back to this place. They had everything I needed to start a garden

This review reflects my personal experience with this contractor. I recommend obtaining a copy of…read moretheir proof of insurance, having a very detailed written contract, and confirming all payment terms before any work begins. In our case, we were asked to pay in cash or make checks out to our own name rather than the contractor's business entity. We didn't realize this might be a red flag, but I'd suggest other consumers to clarify all payment details and ensure that checks are made payable to the business entity (not an individual) to protect themselves should any issues arise. I was dissatisfied with how the project was handled. Some work did not match what I understood to be our agreement (including the invoices themselves and written communications), and there was damage to our property (over a year later). The portions of the work that differed from the contract (as invoiced) were not covered under warranty, even though the company's website referenced a 5-year warranty on hardscaping policy. The products (plants) they said were under warranty were not replaced or refunded, despite multiple requests (and after spending over $36k with them). I offered to resolve the matter through the contractor's insurance, but proof of coverage was not provided. I was also billed for services I did not authorize. We ultimately had to hire another contractor to replace a portion of their work from our last contract and correct the work completed under one of the contracts, resulting in more than tripling the costs for that particular item. After a year of written attempts to resolve these issues, we were unable to reach an agreement. We were recommended in our correspondence by them to file a small claims case to recover what I believe are my losses. The experience was costly and stressful, especially since the work was for an elderly family member recovering from a stroke. I wish I had read all the online reviews on Yelp and Google more carefully. Based on my experience, I would not hire this contractor again and recommend that others proceed carefully (should they decide to proceed with them). If you want images and videos, it's in my review on Google Maps.

Mark Sousa has a really cool business which we discovered when we went looking for a more permanent…read morefountain for our backyard. We were tired of the resin products that only lasted a couple of years and always stopped working. We got the stone pillars pictures after he showed us some in his displays on the wonderful property where AWG is located. So many beautiful fountains plus a large selection of Koi and water plants. He enticed us further by showing us a fire feature that was and option with the fountain we got. We did the install on our own and he was incredible with walking us through it step by step. He was there when we had small or big questions and was so friendly. He takes the time to leave his customers satisfied and happy which is the hallmark of a great businessman. If you're looking for a place to visit to see the splendor he has set up or to get a fountain I cannot say enough about this place and it's owner.

Been with them for 12 years. Love the owner and his staff. Book early... there is always a wait…read morelist for service in the spring.

Eddie saves the day! Our lawn mower broke down a week ago and Eddie was at our house within a day…read more He did an amazing job, even went above and beyond the ask by trimming the weeds by our stone wall. We will be hiring him again for landscaping work. So pleased! Thanks Eddie!

Eddie does both my lawn (including mowing, fertilizing, spring/fall clean up and leaves, etc.) and…read moremy drive and walks in the winter. He does a great job by every measure and his prices are reasonable. I recommend him highly.

I used Nicole's services for a landscape design and could not be happier. Nicole is a true expert!…read moreHer knowledge and thoroughness is unmatched in the industry. She considers the long term impact of her designs and bases them off of her years of experience and education in the field. She is very easy to get a hold of, and very responsive. Her pricing is reasonable and clear for the client. I would absolutely use her services again in the future.

Nicole is a rock star! I am doing a renovation of my basement and the City of Newton required a…read morebuilding permit that included a complete assessment of the trees on the property (tree zone map, tree inventory, tree protection plan). I did not even know where to start until someone recommended that I reach out to Nicole. She was extraordinary; spending time on my property, consulting with the appropriate folks in city hall, and provided amazing documents for us. The city managers were even impressed with her professional presentation of the material, and the level of detail that she provided. She is beyond knowledgeable, thorough, and communicates every step of the way. It is very clear that she LOVES what she does and will do everything possible to make sure her clients are pleased with her work. Well, I was beyond pleased and highly recommend her ! And to top it off... she is fun to work with!

I have known Sue Reed for almost two decades and have closely observed all facets of her landscape…read morearchitecture practice, and I have had the opportunity to work with her on several of her projects. From the initial survey all the way through to the final installation, Sue works with a keen analytical mind, integrity and meticulous attention to both the overarching goals of the project and to the smallest of details. I have been in awe of her consistent ability to hear her clients' needs and dreams and to craft solutions that honor those desires while incorporating sustainable design, integrating energy savings, and strengthening native ecosystems in all of her designs. All of her work is highly customized to address the needs of the specific client: there is no such thing as one-size-fits-all in Sue Reed's approach, and every client is the recipient of 110% of her effort, time and creativity. I would not hesitate for a second to recommend her to any homeowner for any landscape design project---from the siting of a new house, to the improvement of drainage issues and driveway design, to making a home's landscape more functional, beautiful and elegant. She is simply the best.

From the owner: Ecological Design Whole Site Design…read moreLow-Impact Design Sustainability Native Plants Design with climate in mind Design for solar and off-grid Site Planning for additions and new construction Collaboration with architects and engineers