Local business · Wakefield, MALocal business · 242 Water St, Wakefield, MA 01880, USA
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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Earthworks Landscaping Company, Inc.. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$50 – $70
Typical landscaping service around $60
The name that keeps coming up in Earthworks' reviews isn't the company's — it's Peter's. Earthworks Landscaping works out of 242 Water Street in Wakefield, and the company says it has been at it since 1993, describing itself as a family business with more than thirty years behind it. Its BBB profile names Peter Donovan as president, puts the payroll at three, and carries an A+ grade with no complaints and no government actions listed. The work runs the full season: lawn care and fertilizing programs, aeration and overseeding, plantings and landscape design, hardscaping and brick driveways, sodding and hydroseeding, spring and fall clean-ups, and commercial snow plowing. Thirteen Google ratings average a flat 5, and what those reviews describe is less a landscaping contract than a standing arrangement. A recent reviewer switched after five years with another landscaper and had an emailed reply back in under two hours. Writing in October 2025, a homeowner said they had used the crew for fifteen-plus years, plowing included. Another, in April 2025, called it a family-run business they re-book each spring. The details that stick are small and practical. A 2023 Thumbtack customer with a wetland-adjacent lot said one mosquito application kept the yard clear for over a month. In a 2022 review, a homeowner who hired them for mulch beds and lawn care described a return visit after the job to check how things were holding. And one 2022 reviewer never became a customer at all: told the property sat outside the service range and would cost significantly more, they left five stars for the callback and the alternatives offered. Two things to pin down before calling. The written history is shorter than the tenure suggests — thirteen ratings spread from 2022 to 2026, with just one in the last six months, so current independent accounts are scarce. And the four-review Thumbtack page, which trades as "Earthworks Lawn Care", includes one review written by a self-identified former employee rather than a customer; that same page lists one employee and four years in business against BBB's three employees and a 1993 start. The right call for a Wakefield-area homeowner who wants a season-long lawn program from someone who picks up the phone himself. Ask about the service radius first — distance is the one thing that has priced this work out.
After being disappointed with my landscaper of 5 years, I decided to reach out to an alternative. Earthworks is a local company so I started there. They responded to my first email within 2 hours and the estimate was fair and they worked with me because every property is different. One size does not fit all. I was impressed right out of the gate. Then came their service , 5 star. My neighbors commented on how much time their Team spent and how fabulous my yard looked. Can’t top that! Happy Happy! 😃
I have worked with the Earthworks team for 15 years +. They are fabulous. They also did my plowing. They were always thoughtful, helpful and kind and they always went the distance to help me with my landscaping and plowing. They are readily assessable too unlike lots of other landscapers. Just moved so no longer need their services but l will miss them. To me they are family. So happy and honored to write this review. M.O.
My husband Joe and I are long-time and happy customers of Earthworks! It’s a family run business whose work is top notch! Each Spring we select the services we want and then get to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Their work is thorough and they are always available for a consult. We trust their expertise and appreciate their responsiveness. Our investment in Earthworks Landscaping has added value to our home and given us more free time to enjoy it😊 Thank you Peter (Sr. & Jr.), Linda, and all your Team!
Been using Earthworks the past year for several services and couldn't be more pleased. Peter communicates well and takes the time to access your lawn needs. Almost feels like he treats it as his own yard. All services have been reasonably priced. Would highly recommend Peter and Earthworks to anyone.
Over the past 15 years, I’ve worked with several lawn care companies, and none have provided the level of service and care that Peter and Earthworks Landscaping Co. have. Unlike other companies, Earthworks truly delivers on their promise of exceptional lawn care. Peter takes the time to assess your lawn and collaborates with you to ensure it meets your expectations. His expertise and commitment to quality make all the difference. Personally, I’m thrilled to have finally found a lawn care service I can trust—one that consistently goes above and beyond! I highly recommend Earthworks Landscaping Co. for anyone looking for reliable, top-quality lawn care.
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