Plantings · Danvers & the North Shore
Plantings that soften the stonework and fill in the yard.
Privacy screens, trees, shrubs and beds that suit North Shore soil, sun and winters. Chosen for where they'll grow, planted right, and watered in.
- Free on-site estimates
- Trees, shrubs & beds
- Owner-run, based in Danvers
01What we plant
The right plant in the right spot.
Most planting problems come from the wrong plant in the wrong place: a shrub that outgrows the window, or a sun lover stuck in shade. We pick plants for the spot, the soil and how much care you want to give them.
Privacy screens
Rows of arborvitae and evergreens that block the view year-round.
Trees & shrubs
Specimen trees and shrubs for foundations, corners and beds.
Formal plantings
Boxwood borders, circles and hedges with clean lines.
Seasonal color
Mums, annuals and containers for the front steps.
Rooftops & planters
Evergreens in planters for decks, roof terraces and city lots.
Commercial beds
Low-care plantings for businesses and multi-family properties.
02Planted to last
What happens in the hole matters most.
A plant's first season decides whether it thrives. We prep the soil, plant at the right depth, and water it in. Then we tell you exactly how to water it until it's established.
- Soil prep
- Beds loosened and amended so roots can spread instead of circling.
- Right depth
- Planted with the root flare at grade. Too deep is the most common killer.
- Spacing for mature size
- Room to grow, so you're not pruning it back every year.
- Mulched and watered in
- Mulch to hold moisture and a thorough first watering.
How a planting project goes.
- Step one
We walk the yard with you
Grade, drainage, access, sun, how you want to use the space. We measure while we're there.
- Step two
You get a written quote
Materials, layout and price in plain terms, with options if you want to phase the work.
- Step three
We build it and clean up
Excavation to final sweep. We haul debris away and leave the lawn around it seeded.
Where we build
Plantings across the North Shore.
Danvers, Peabody, Lynnfield, Marblehead, Middleton, Swampscott, Beverly, Salem, Wakefield, Saugus, Reading, Woburn, Essex, Wenham, Hamilton and Manchester-by-the-Sea. Based in Danvers, and we travel for the right project.
What's the best time to plant?
Spring and early fall are best for most trees and shrubs. The cooler weather and rain help roots establish before summer heat or winter.
What works for a privacy screen?
Arborvitae and other evergreens are the usual choice because they stay green all winter. The right one depends on how much room you have, how tall it needs to get and how much sun the spot gets.
Do you guarantee plants?
Ask us on the site visit. How much we can stand behind a plant depends on getting the watering right in the first season, and we'll explain what that takes.
Can you work around my existing plants?
Yes. We can keep, move or replace what's there, and often a few well-placed additions make an old bed look new.
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Let's talk about your plantings.
Estimates are free. We'll call you back to set up a time to see the property.