James General Landscape & Masonry, Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Great experience! Prompt, responsive and good value."
Jonathan S on January 2023
James General Landscape & Masonry, Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Great experience! Prompt, responsive and good value."
Jonathan S on January 2023
We are a locally owned and operated company with 30+ years of lawn care experience. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"The only negative would be that it took a while for the owner to get back to me with an estimate of how much it would cost. It took him just a little while, and the reason was he was so busy doing other jobs. The positives were: they were on time, finished on time, the job looked good, they were clean, the area they worked in was clean when they left. It looks good."
Marieanne . on March 2016
We are a locally owned and operated company with 30+ years of lawn care experience. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"The only negative would be that it took a while for the owner to get back to me with an estimate of how much it would cost. It took him just a little while, and the reason was he was so busy doing other jobs. The positives were: they were on time, finished on time, the job looked good, they were clean, the area they worked in was clean when they left. It looks good."
Marieanne . on March 2016
Lajoie Landscape Construction is a company that specializes in designing, building, and maintaining outdoor spaces for residential and commercial clients. Lajoie Landscape Construction is known for its attention to detail and commitment to transforming outdoor environments into functional, beautiful spaces that enhance the overall aesthetics and usability of properties. The company may offer services such as: - Landscape design and consultation - Hardscaping installation (patios, decks, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens) - Softscaping services (garden planting, turf installation) - Gravel/regrind driveways - Irrigation systems - Drainage solutions - Outdoor lighting design and installation - Seasonal maintenance (spring and fall cleanups, lawn care, pruning) - weekly lawn maintance
"I highly recommend Lajoie Landscape Construction, the job was not only done efficiently but they also gave us results that exceeded our expectations. Not to mention the communication was like no other, they continued to keep us updated with every step of the process. I will definitely be reaching out again for any future projects. "
Julie O on March 2025
Lajoie Landscape Construction is a company that specializes in designing, building, and maintaining outdoor spaces for residential and commercial clients. Lajoie Landscape Construction is known for its attention to detail and commitment to transforming outdoor environments into functional, beautiful spaces that enhance the overall aesthetics and usability of properties. The company may offer services such as: - Landscape design and consultation - Hardscaping installation (patios, decks, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens) - Softscaping services (garden planting, turf installation) - Gravel/regrind driveways - Irrigation systems - Drainage solutions - Outdoor lighting design and installation - Seasonal maintenance (spring and fall cleanups, lawn care, pruning) - weekly lawn maintance
"I highly recommend Lajoie Landscape Construction, the job was not only done efficiently but they also gave us results that exceeded our expectations. Not to mention the communication was like no other, they continued to keep us updated with every step of the process. I will definitely be reaching out again for any future projects. "
Julie O on March 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
We take great pride in the experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet our clients needs. It is our mission to provide high quality craftsmanship and 100% customer satisfaction from start to completion of any project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great pride in communicating with every customer in a professionally and punctually. Our reputation is based on service and quality, regardless of how big or small of a job.
"Excellent work quality. Very professional and accommodating Great to work with "
karen s on March 2025
We take great pride in the experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet our clients needs. It is our mission to provide high quality craftsmanship and 100% customer satisfaction from start to completion of any project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great pride in communicating with every customer in a professionally and punctually. Our reputation is based on service and quality, regardless of how big or small of a job.
"Excellent work quality. Very professional and accommodating Great to work with "
karen s on March 2025
With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your concrete and masonry and landscaping needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Blue Costa Landscape and Construction, LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Blue Costa Landscape & Construction, LLC installed a concete border around a storage area and build a draining system in the backyard. We had an idea of what we wanted, but they had some good recommendations which significantly enhanced the overall project we had in mind."
Joop R on March 2024
With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your concrete and masonry and landscaping needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Blue Costa Landscape and Construction, LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Blue Costa Landscape & Construction, LLC installed a concete border around a storage area and build a draining system in the backyard. We had an idea of what we wanted, but they had some good recommendations which significantly enhanced the overall project we had in mind."
Joop R on March 2024
Where customers become friends! Dukes LLC provides residential and commercial services in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. Dukes LLC provides a variety of services such as: Tree work Junk removal Demolition Snow removal Carpentry Roofing Masonry Pressure washing Home improvement Bobcat service Hauling Grading Landscaping We take pride in providing great service at a fair price. We are proactive to our customers needs. Please give us a call.
"Travis and Todd were friendly, helpful, and efficient - it was a pleasure to have them haul away our mattress and bed frame!"
Bill M on August 2024
Where customers become friends! Dukes LLC provides residential and commercial services in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. Dukes LLC provides a variety of services such as: Tree work Junk removal Demolition Snow removal Carpentry Roofing Masonry Pressure washing Home improvement Bobcat service Hauling Grading Landscaping We take pride in providing great service at a fair price. We are proactive to our customers needs. Please give us a call.
"Travis and Todd were friendly, helpful, and efficient - it was a pleasure to have them haul away our mattress and bed frame!"
Bill M on August 2024
WE ARE HERE FOR ALL YOUR LANDSCAPING NEEDS. Conduct site visits and consultations with clients to assess their landscaping requirements and preferences. Design and develop landscape plans, considering factors such as soil quality, climate, and client budget. Select appropriate plants, trees, shrubs, and flowers to create aesthetically pleasing and sustainable landscapes. Install and maintain irrigation systems, ensuring proper watering and drainage for plants. Prepare and cultivate soil for planting, including grading, fertilizing, and mulching. Plant and transplant trees, shrubs, flowers, and other vegetation according to the landscape plan. Maintain lawns and outdoor spaces by mowing, edging, and applying pesticides or herbicides as needed. Trim and prune trees, shrubs, and hedges to promote healthy growth and maintain desired shapes. Monitor and control pests, diseases, and weeds to protect the health and appearance of landscapes. Operate and maintain landscaping equipment and tools, including mowers, trimmers, and blowers.
WE ARE HERE FOR ALL YOUR LANDSCAPING NEEDS. Conduct site visits and consultations with clients to assess their landscaping requirements and preferences. Design and develop landscape plans, considering factors such as soil quality, climate, and client budget. Select appropriate plants, trees, shrubs, and flowers to create aesthetically pleasing and sustainable landscapes. Install and maintain irrigation systems, ensuring proper watering and drainage for plants. Prepare and cultivate soil for planting, including grading, fertilizing, and mulching. Plant and transplant trees, shrubs, flowers, and other vegetation according to the landscape plan. Maintain lawns and outdoor spaces by mowing, edging, and applying pesticides or herbicides as needed. Trim and prune trees, shrubs, and hedges to promote healthy growth and maintain desired shapes. Monitor and control pests, diseases, and weeds to protect the health and appearance of landscapes. Operate and maintain landscaping equipment and tools, including mowers, trimmers, and blowers.
We are a full service Excavation and Trucking Company with 30+ years of experience. Specializing in Complete Septic System Installation and Repair. New or Failing System we perform perk and have Design Engineers we work with your particular project. Demolition of any Building and removal of debris. We do not perform septic pump outs.
"Addendum to my last review: When the septic pump failed, we discovered how many corners were cut. Instead of a septic pump, a sump pump (for rainwater) was installed with the 1½ inch pipe joined to a 2 inch pipe to make it look like it was supposed to. There was no coupler on the pipe leading to the distribution box, necessitating cutting the pipe to get the sump pump out. No check valve. Do NOT use this guy."
Candy K on June 2025
We are a full service Excavation and Trucking Company with 30+ years of experience. Specializing in Complete Septic System Installation and Repair. New or Failing System we perform perk and have Design Engineers we work with your particular project. Demolition of any Building and removal of debris. We do not perform septic pump outs.
"Addendum to my last review: When the septic pump failed, we discovered how many corners were cut. Instead of a septic pump, a sump pump (for rainwater) was installed with the 1½ inch pipe joined to a 2 inch pipe to make it look like it was supposed to. There was no coupler on the pipe leading to the distribution box, necessitating cutting the pipe to get the sump pump out. No check valve. Do NOT use this guy."
Candy K on June 2025
SSG, or South Shore Gunite Pools, is New England's largest pool builder. We offer building, renovation and maintenance services to residential and commercial clients throughout New England. Headquartered in North Billerica MA, we have been setting the standard for gunite construction and quality swimming pools since 1975. We are shockingly unique in the way that we build, eliminating the uncertainty of relying upon subcontractors and operating with fully in-house employees. This strategy allows us to take full responsibility for our client's projects.
"Hired this company for summer 2019 to open/close and clean weekly. In the month we used SSG, the pool was not cleaned properly once. 25 tiles were damaged mysteriously upon open, there were leaves and dirt left in the pool the entire time and we have not been able to use the pool yet. We expressed our disappointment and gave them more than enough chances to rectify things. They didn't. Pictures attached are from our pool and spa today - after the tech "cleaned" and left a bill for over $200. Absolutely horrible. Terminated contract."
Lynn S on June 2019
SSG, or South Shore Gunite Pools, is New England's largest pool builder. We offer building, renovation and maintenance services to residential and commercial clients throughout New England. Headquartered in North Billerica MA, we have been setting the standard for gunite construction and quality swimming pools since 1975. We are shockingly unique in the way that we build, eliminating the uncertainty of relying upon subcontractors and operating with fully in-house employees. This strategy allows us to take full responsibility for our client's projects.
"Hired this company for summer 2019 to open/close and clean weekly. In the month we used SSG, the pool was not cleaned properly once. 25 tiles were damaged mysteriously upon open, there were leaves and dirt left in the pool the entire time and we have not been able to use the pool yet. We expressed our disappointment and gave them more than enough chances to rectify things. They didn't. Pictures attached are from our pool and spa today - after the tech "cleaned" and left a bill for over $200. Absolutely horrible. Terminated contract."
Lynn S on June 2019
Seeding costs less up front, but you’ll wait months—and sometimes a full season—for the grass to fill in. Sod costs more per square foot, yet it gives you an instant, usable lawn the day it’s installed and needs far less care during the first year.
If speed and early curb appeal matter, the higher sod price is often worth it; if you’re watching every dollar and don’t mind the wait, seed can still be a smart play.
Start by sketching your lawn and breaking it into rectangles or circles. Measure each section, multiply length by width, and then add all the sections together for the total square footage. Standard sod rolls are two feet by 1.5 feet, and one pallet covers 450 square feet.
Divide your total area by 450 to see how many pallets you need, then round up—extras come in handy for cutting around curves or mistakes. Still unsure? A local sod supplier or installer can confirm your math before you order.
Most sod grips the soil within 10 to 14 days. During that stretch, keep foot traffic to a minimum and mow only if the grass gets tall. After two weeks, the roots should be strong enough for light use, but wait six weeks before heavy play or frequent mowing. Giving the grass that short honeymoon helps it anchor firmly and sets the stage for a durable, healthy lawn.
Give your new lawn two full weeks before any foot traffic, then stick to light use only. Hold off on vigorous play, parties, or regular mowing until the six-week mark so the roots can dig deep. Keep watering on schedule and watch for any dry patches. A little patience now means stronger turf and fewer repairs later.
Keep an eye on color, moisture, and even growth. Fresh sod should stay uniformly green; brown spots or gaps hint at dry soil or poor contact. Water deeply at least once a day for the first week (more in hot weather) and back off gradually after the roots take. Avoid heavy foot traffic until the grass feels firmly anchored. Quick attention to trouble spots now prevents costly patches later.
Aim for spring or early fall when daytime temps hover between 55°F and 80°F. Mild weather and consistent moisture help the roots knit quickly. Laying sod in midsummer can stress the grass, while frozen winter soil blocks rooting altogether.
If you must install outside the ideal window, budget extra time for watering and tending to the turf. Choosing the right season makes the job easier and the lawn tougher.