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Garden Aglow is a one-designer landscape lighting studio out of Melrose, and nearly every review names the same person: Heidi Barraza, who runs the consultations, designs the layout and — more than once — comes back after dark to see how it actually looks once the sun goes down. The company's own site describes low-glare outdoor lighting, designed and installed for homeowners across the North Shore and Greater Boston, and that's exactly what the reviews describe: yards, historic facades and holiday displays lit without the glare of typical floodlights. The historic Beebe Estate in Melrose has hired the company for three consecutive holiday seasons as of a 2026 review, with Heidi choosing a warm-white palette meant to evoke candlelight rather than modern spotlighting. Residential reviews describe a similar process on a smaller scale — a 2024 review recounts Heidi returning multiple times with different fixture options until a front-yard project was right, and a 2023 review describes a full redesign where the team stayed into the evening making final adjustments once it got dark. Google shows a 5★ average across 11 ratings, and every written review on file, from 2023 through early 2026, is five stars. Heidi is a certified lighting designer trained at Rutgers University, per the company's own site, which also describes the business as woman-owned and family-run. There's nothing negative on file to weigh against any of this — what's here is small but consistently positive. For a yard, historic property, or holiday display that needs lighting done with some restraint rather than just floodlights, the reviews describe a hands-on owner who stays involved from the first sketch to the final adjustment after dark.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Garden Aglow. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$50 – $70
Typical landscaping service around $60
“Fellow entrepeneur and Melrosian Heidi Barraza of Garden Aglow shared her new venture with me over a year ago”
Garden Aglow has been the trusted choice for illuminating the Beebe Estate in Melrose, Massachusetts, for the past three holiday seasons. Their expertise ensures that the historic home’s exterior is beautifully illuminated while preserving its architectural integrity. Heidi, the owner/designer, personally visited the property to identify the most captivating features. She recommended a soft, warm-white palette that perfectly replicates the ambiance of vintage candlelight, paying homage to the building’s rich history without overwhelming it with modern glare. If you’re seeking exceptional exterior lighting for your home, I highly recommend Garden Aglow.
We had such a wonderful experience with Garden Aglow! From the very beginning, they came to our home for a thoughtful consultation and really took the time to understand the look and feel we wanted for our outdoor space. The installation was incredibly professional, and what truly impressed me was their attention to detail—they even returned at night to make sure the lighting looked exactly right once it was dark. It’s absolutely worth investing in making your outdoor space feel special, and here in New England it’s so important to have high-quality products that can withstand our harsh weather. Garden Aglow clearly uses materials that are built to last. I’m already looking forward to spring and summer so we can fully enjoy our beautifully lit outdoor space. I highly recommend them!
Heidi is so talented and easy to work with. She designed exactly what we wanted and our backyard looks great!
Garden Aglow, a woman owned business, did an amazing job on our front yard lighting project. From the moment I reached out for a consultation to the final adjustments Heidi was engaged and personalized the experience. It started with the consultation, where we discussed our vision, that vision was transformed into a proposal with several options. We selected from one of the options, but we could not find the lighting solution/product for the effect we wanted. Heidi did not give up, she came several more times with various solutions until we were completely satisfied. Then the big day came for the install. The team was great and Heidi was right there with them ensuring our vision came to life. The team was very professional and diligent. It wasn't the easiest install on the portico, but they made sure it was seamless and it was like it had been there all along. After we experienced our new lighting for several weeks, Heidi ensured that we were completely satisfied and did not need any additional adjustments. I would recommend Garden Aglow, Heidi and her team. In fact, when we redo our backyard she will the first person I call for my lighting needs.
Simply, the best! Professional and very pleasant to work with. Honest and reasonably priced. Followed up after work was done to ensure satisfaction. Highly recommend!
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