We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Work preformed beyond my expectations considering how neglected the yard had been originally."
Gloria M on June 2022
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Work preformed beyond my expectations considering how neglected the yard had been originally."
Gloria M on June 2022
We are family owned and operated, with over 25 years of experience in the snow removal business, Pelican Landscaping are the experts you need to take care of all that snow!. No job is too big or too small for us to take care of! We look forward to working with you!
"exceeds expectations, good folks, responsive, responsible, solid professionals"
Lou B on September 2022
We are family owned and operated, with over 25 years of experience in the snow removal business, Pelican Landscaping are the experts you need to take care of all that snow!. No job is too big or too small for us to take care of! We look forward to working with you!
"exceeds expectations, good folks, responsive, responsible, solid professionals"
Lou B on September 2022
J&M General Construction, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 7 years of experience serving South Weymouth, MA and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
J&M General Construction, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 7 years of experience serving South Weymouth, MA and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
With 10+ years of experience, we offer professional lawn care, landscape construction and landscape maintenance to the area. We pride ourselves on the quality of our workmanship and timely results. Call us today with your questions!
"I cannot get them to come and trim my hedge and some bushes. The lawn mowing is very good."
Anna P on June 2023
With 10+ years of experience, we offer professional lawn care, landscape construction and landscape maintenance to the area. We pride ourselves on the quality of our workmanship and timely results. Call us today with your questions!
"I cannot get them to come and trim my hedge and some bushes. The lawn mowing is very good."
Anna P on June 2023
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 were very professional. They showed up on time. They did an excellent job. Mike took the time to answer my questions and explain everything to me. They're a hardworking crew and honest people. I look forward to hiring them again in the future.For other projects around the house"
Rosemarie l on June 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 were very professional. They showed up on time. They did an excellent job. Mike took the time to answer my questions and explain everything to me. They're a hardworking crew and honest people. I look forward to hiring them again in the future.For other projects around the house"
Rosemarie l on June 2025
Byrnes Landscape is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Byrnes Landscape is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"Outstanding work, friendly installation and timely completion! Byrnes Landscaping has done my clean ups, plantings, tree work & mulching for years. They also built me a beautiful firepit!"
Laura C on April 2025
Byrnes Landscape is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Byrnes Landscape is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"Outstanding work, friendly installation and timely completion! Byrnes Landscaping has done my clean ups, plantings, tree work & mulching for years. They also built me a beautiful firepit!"
Laura C on April 2025
At Land Worx, we are here for all of your landscaping needs. We specialize in residential landscaping and lawn care services. Locally owned and operated, we're known in the area for our prompt service and attention to detail. Be sure to give us a call today!
"Great work. Would hire again."
Gregory R on March 2025
At Land Worx, we are here for all of your landscaping needs. We specialize in residential landscaping and lawn care services. Locally owned and operated, we're known in the area for our prompt service and attention to detail. Be sure to give us a call today!
"Great work. Would hire again."
Gregory R on March 2025
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"Pano and John were the ultimate professionals. We hired them to mow our 3 acre property and they provided us with a very fair rate and were super prompt and reliable. These guys are dedicated and very hard workers!"
Sarah L on April 2025
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"Pano and John were the ultimate professionals. We hired them to mow our 3 acre property and they provided us with a very fair rate and were super prompt and reliable. These guys are dedicated and very hard workers!"
Sarah L on April 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! M-F 7-6pm
"Did a great job. Would definitely recommend."
Dalila P 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! M-F 7-6pm
"Did a great job. Would definitely recommend."
Dalila P on March 2025
The optimal planting season for hedges depends on your climate zone, but early spring and fall offer ideal conditions. Spring planting allows roots to establish before summer heat arrives, while fall planting gives plants time to develop root systems before winter dormancy.
In milder climates, winter planting can work well, but avoid periods of extreme temperature or drought regardless of season to give your new hedge the best chance of successful establishment.
Proper spacing depends on the hedge variety and your desired outcome. Most hedge plants perform best when spaced between one and three feet apart. Fast-growing species need more room between plants to accommodate their eventual spread and allow for proper air circulation.
For immediate privacy, you might place plants closer together, but this approach can create competition for nutrients and may affect long-term health. Always check the specific spacing recommendations for your chosen hedge variety.
The time required for a hedge to form an effective privacy screen varies by plant type and initial size. Most hedges take between two and five years to develop full density when started with smaller plants. Fast-growing varieties like privet may establish more quickly, while slower-growing species like boxwood require additional patience.
Starting with larger plants reduces waiting time but increases initial costs. Regular watering, appropriate fertilization, and proper pruning techniques can help accelerate growth and density development.
For rapid privacy screening, consider fast-growing hedge options like privet, which can grow up to three feet annually in ideal conditions. Arborvitae varieties add approximately two feet of height per year and provide excellent year-round screening. Other quick-growing options include certain varieties of cypress and juniper.
While these fast-growing species provide quicker results, they require more frequent maintenance and may have shorter overall lifespans than slower-growing alternatives.
Most residential hedge planting projects don't require permits, but regulations vary by location. Some municipalities enforce height restrictions for hedges, particularly those along property lines or near roadways. If your planned hedge will exceed these height limitations, permits may be necessary.
Additionally, homeowners' association rules might govern hedge placement, species selection, and maintenance standards. Checking local regulations and HOA requirements before planting helps avoid potential complications and expenses.