We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services also flooring and small construction projects like handy man type work that are customizable to each individual property. 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!
"I have hired them twice And I will continue to work with them for all my landscaping projects and fall clean up!!!"
Carrie B on December 2021
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services also flooring and small construction projects like handy man type work that are customizable to each individual property. 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!
"I have hired them twice And I will continue to work with them for all my landscaping projects and fall clean up!!!"
Carrie B on December 2021
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"JJ was on time, on budget and did an excellent job laying a bluestone patio. We want him to come back in the spring."
Willow S on November 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"JJ was on time, on budget and did an excellent job laying a bluestone patio. We want him to come back in the spring."
Willow S on November 2023
Trusted by businesses and homeowners for more than 20 years, landscape designer Joe Mento and staff are passionate about creating recreational space, visual appeal, accessibility, and comfort in your outdoor space. When you choose JM Mento Landscape Design the end result is a cohesive flow of color, form, and texture--much more than just new plants or stone work. We invite you to call or email Joe to discuss your hopes and visions for your home, weekend retreat, residential development, or new property acquisition. The process typically begins with a conversation, followed by a site visit. Complex landscapes and large installations are welcomed, as well as small projects and renovations, too!
"Joe and his crew completed 90-95% of our project (mostly a patio) back in November/December and said theyâ d â of courseâ come back in the spring to complete the work. Joe asked us to pay the remaining 50% of the contract because we were the only work they had at that point in the season and, since it was the week before the holidays, he wanted to â take care of [his] guys.â My husband and I thought it was a nice sentiment, so we agreed - though, I did email an outstanding completion checklist to set clear expectations for the spring. Iâ ve texted, called, and emailed for 3+ months to no avail. So, keep in mind that even if he does complete your project, his one-year warranty means nothing! I will gladly revise this review if he reaches out and we come to a satisfactory resolution, but as of now, my next steps are filing a complaint with the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, contacting the AGâ s office, and if needed, filing a small claim for the amount Iâ ll need to pay a different contractor plus compensation for my time and stress."
Emily G on June 2024
Trusted by businesses and homeowners for more than 20 years, landscape designer Joe Mento and staff are passionate about creating recreational space, visual appeal, accessibility, and comfort in your outdoor space. When you choose JM Mento Landscape Design the end result is a cohesive flow of color, form, and texture--much more than just new plants or stone work. We invite you to call or email Joe to discuss your hopes and visions for your home, weekend retreat, residential development, or new property acquisition. The process typically begins with a conversation, followed by a site visit. Complex landscapes and large installations are welcomed, as well as small projects and renovations, too!
"Joe and his crew completed 90-95% of our project (mostly a patio) back in November/December and said theyâ d â of courseâ come back in the spring to complete the work. Joe asked us to pay the remaining 50% of the contract because we were the only work they had at that point in the season and, since it was the week before the holidays, he wanted to â take care of [his] guys.â My husband and I thought it was a nice sentiment, so we agreed - though, I did email an outstanding completion checklist to set clear expectations for the spring. Iâ ve texted, called, and emailed for 3+ months to no avail. So, keep in mind that even if he does complete your project, his one-year warranty means nothing! I will gladly revise this review if he reaches out and we come to a satisfactory resolution, but as of now, my next steps are filing a complaint with the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, contacting the AGâ s office, and if needed, filing a small claim for the amount Iâ ll need to pay a different contractor plus compensation for my time and stress."
Emily G on June 2024
Desouza Landscaping and Tree Service 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.
"I hired DeSouza to remove a large oak over my house and a couple smaller trees. Joe was responsive, his team worked efficiently, and price was very reasonable. After this positive experience, I hired Joe to add a patio where the tree was. I am very pleased with the quality of work and will contact DeSouza for my next project. "
Alex H on July 2025
Desouza Landscaping and Tree Service 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.
"I hired DeSouza to remove a large oak over my house and a couple smaller trees. Joe was responsive, his team worked efficiently, and price was very reasonable. After this positive experience, I hired Joe to add a patio where the tree was. I am very pleased with the quality of work and will contact DeSouza for my next project. "
Alex H on July 2025
We are an ethical, honest and professional company. We are easy to communicate with. Always working with you until the job is done right and to your specifications. When working with our company you can expect integrity, prompt service and superior customer service. Always leaving the job site clean . We take pride in our services and enjoy making clients repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We will meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting.
"Got the job done right and efficiently. Was prompt , courteous and friendly . Maintained contact prior to installation. "
Ed C on May 2025
We are an ethical, honest and professional company. We are easy to communicate with. Always working with you until the job is done right and to your specifications. When working with our company you can expect integrity, prompt service and superior customer service. Always leaving the job site clean . We take pride in our services and enjoy making clients repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We will meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting.
"Got the job done right and efficiently. Was prompt , courteous and friendly . Maintained contact prior to installation. "
Ed C on May 2025
Since starting in 2018, we have been giving our clients nothing but the best quality of work.
"Schedule budget and quality were all on point. Good work environment"
Peter N on November 2024
Since starting in 2018, we have been giving our clients nothing but the best quality of work.
"Schedule budget and quality were all on point. Good work environment"
Peter N on November 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Such great attention to detail, Very nice workers, great pricing, defense would recommend "
Lucas A on March 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Such great attention to detail, Very nice workers, great pricing, defense would recommend "
Lucas A on March 2025
Expert Landscaping & Masonry, Transforming Outdoor Spaces with excellence. Royal Landscaping proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!
"He did quality work."
Paul U on September 2024
Expert Landscaping & Masonry, Transforming Outdoor Spaces with excellence. Royal Landscaping proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!
"He did quality work."
Paul U on September 2024
With over 10 years of experience in the excavating industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of excavating projects. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give JPL Excavation a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Jack and crew went beyond expectations. As a long time contractor, I’m impressed with their commitment to project. I spent the day watching them, Their skills are very obvious. Clearly enjoy what they do. It shows."
Bill G on April 2025
With over 10 years of experience in the excavating industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of excavating projects. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give JPL Excavation a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Jack and crew went beyond expectations. As a long time contractor, I’m impressed with their commitment to project. I spent the day watching them, Their skills are very obvious. Clearly enjoy what they do. It shows."
Bill G on April 2025
Porterhorn Contractors has been in business 11 years. Over that time we have earned a great name in the South Shore Massachusetts area and beyond. Giving our customers our undivided attention to every project. We finish every job before heading to the next one. This, we believe has been a leading factor in creating so many happy customers. We let our customers explain what they have envisioned for their project and through our 25 years of experience in our trades we bring our customers vision to life. We often offer multiple options to our customers to make sure they get what they need done in a price range they can afford. We are easy to get ahold of and are always happy to discuss any parts of the project. We know your investing into projects that you care about deeply. And we want our customers to know that we feel the same way. We want you to be happy with the product for years to come. We pride ourselves in our creativity, our skill, attention to detail and our integrity.
"Mike and his crew not only did great work. They came up with a creative way to install a square fire pit beside a water fall feature. It became a focal point where friends and family would gather. Great workmanship . I highly recommend. "
David M on July 2025
Porterhorn Contractors has been in business 11 years. Over that time we have earned a great name in the South Shore Massachusetts area and beyond. Giving our customers our undivided attention to every project. We finish every job before heading to the next one. This, we believe has been a leading factor in creating so many happy customers. We let our customers explain what they have envisioned for their project and through our 25 years of experience in our trades we bring our customers vision to life. We often offer multiple options to our customers to make sure they get what they need done in a price range they can afford. We are easy to get ahold of and are always happy to discuss any parts of the project. We know your investing into projects that you care about deeply. And we want our customers to know that we feel the same way. We want you to be happy with the product for years to come. We pride ourselves in our creativity, our skill, attention to detail and our integrity.
"Mike and his crew not only did great work. They came up with a creative way to install a square fire pit beside a water fall feature. It became a focal point where friends and family would gather. Great workmanship . I highly recommend. "
David M on July 2025
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.