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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from ELIZABETH GOURLEY DESIGN. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$50 – $70
Typical landscaping service around $60
Elizabeth Gourley Design is a one-principal landscape architecture studio in Belmont, run by Elizabeth Gourley, who says she opened her own practice in 2009 after working at EDAW, Wallace Roberts & Todd and Richard Burck Associates. Her own materials describe seventeen years operating under her name, working across the Boston suburbs on residential landscape design — master planning, planting design and construction documentation, rather than the digging and installation itself. The five Houzz reviews on file, dated between June 2020 and November 2022, tell a consistent story: clients describe her as responsive and organized, credit her with detailed planting plans, and in more than one case say she helped locate and vet the crew that carried out the actual build. In a 2022 review, one client described her turning "a mud pit full of dead flowers and weeds" into a finished lawn, patio and flower beds. Houzz's own count runs deeper — a 4.9-star rating across 37 ratings and 15 projects shown. Her Houzz profile and personal site both cite Massachusetts and California landscape-architecture license numbers, plus LEED Accredited Professional and ASLA membership — self- and directory-reported credentials that haven't been checked against a state registry, so confirm current status directly if it matters for your project. Because her firm handles design rather than installation, budget for a separate contractor to execute the plans, which is exactly what several of her own clients say she helped them find. She's the right call for a homeowner who wants a considered design — master planning, plantings, hardscape layout — worked out before anyone breaks ground, rather than someone to show up and do the digging. Ask about her current project queue and how she coordinates with your chosen installer before signing on.
“Designed by Belmont landscape architect Elizabeth Gourley with input from Burbank teachers and students, the outdoor classroom allows hands-on learning aligned with specific curriculum requirements at each grade level.”
“Elizabeth Gourley is a landscape architect and principal of Elizabeth Gourley Design, LLC in Belmont.”
“Elizabeth Gourley is a landscape architect and principal of Elizabeth Gourley Design, LLC in Belmont.”
Wonderful landscape designer! Talented, professional, very easy to work with. She transformed our back yard from a mud pit full of dead flowers and weeds to a gorgeous lawn with a spacious patio and easy to maintain flower beds. She also matched us up with one of the best contractors we have ever had. Highly recommend her.
Elizabeth expertly helped us design our wonderful new side yard patio/landscape space. She was fantastic to work with - coming up with a well thought out and sophisticated design. On top that, she was always very responsive and is extremely knowledgeable about plantings. She was also always available during the construction process to pop by and check out how things were progressing -- which I very much appreciated. I highly recommend Elizabeth if you are looking for a landscape designer.
Liz was a delight to work with. Responsive, creative, and organized - a complete package. She helped us to conceive what was possible with our space, aided in sourcing and evaluating contractors, and helped to make sure the project turned out as we hoped it would. We would recommend Liz to anyone (and are doing so here!) .
I am more than satisfied with Elizabeth Gourley Design. The plants she chose and the placement are perfect and look lovely. Everyone is admiring the work.
We worked with Liz to design the landscaping for our side yard on a corner lot. We had a vision for what we wanted but we didn't know how to pull it together into a cohesive design. Liz worked with us to understand how we wanted to use the space and the types of plants that were important for us to be part of the design. Liz incorporated our key elements and introduced accent plants into a design that transformed the space. Liz also helped locate and coordinate the purchase of plants. We are very pleased with Liz's work and we enjoy our outdoor space immensely.
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