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GardenWorks Boston has been designing and building outdoor spaces since 1992, when Brem Hyde started out doing rooftop and backyard gardens in New York City before relocating the business to Boston. Across a dozen Houzz reviews from 2021 through 2024, the same pattern holds: Brem sits down with homeowners, works out sun, plantings and hardscape together, then sees the whole build through himself. The specifics are consistent and detailed. In an August 2024 review, a homeowner described a full backyard redesign — new planting beds, a replaced lawn, a built trellis, a new fence, and an irrigation system, with an arborist brought in to trim and fertilize the trees. A 2023 review described converting a backyard into a garden with a patio and a water feature, praising the attention to detail from consultation through final touches. A 2022 review described turning a "potholed, unused driveway" into a patio, with GardenWorks handling design, excavation, fence construction, materials and planting in one project. Another 2022 review described a wall of climbing roses grown over an old white fence, and a transformed front flower bed. A 2021 review described a Back Bay condo rooftop/patio planning session covering sun exposure, planter placement and plant selection. On Houzz, the company holds a 5.0★ average across 24 reviews, alongside a self-stated Massachusetts Certified Landscape Professional credential, Houzz Awards, and an Architectural Digest Home Design Show invitee listing — credentials as Houzz displays them, not independently verified. Its BBB file carries an A+ grade, though the business isn't BBB-accredited, and BBB shows no complaints or government actions on record. For a full design-build landscape project — hardscape, plantings, irrigation, water features — this is a company with a long, consistent record of homeowners describing the same thing: a designer who listens, plans in detail, and follows through.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Gardenworks Boston, LLC. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$50 – $70
Typical landscaping service around $60
Brem landscaped my backyard. It is now a joy to be out there! He redesigned and installed planting beds, replaced the lawn, built a trellis, and oversaw the installation of an irrigation system and a new fence. He brought in an arborist to trim and fertilize the trees. He does great work himself and hires outstanding sub-contractors. He provided lots of follow-up, readily answered questions, and checked back to make sure everything grew in well. He’s down to earth, practical, and easy to work with. He was just right!
Brem was great to work with. Good communication back and forth as we worked together on the design and build of an arbor in my garden. I've had problems with contractors who aren't gardeners, and contractors who can't seem to collaborate with a homeowner, but there were none of those concerns and the outcome is a beautiful structure for climbing plants and a smooth working relationship. I will definitely be contacting GardenWorks Boston in the future.
Brem recently converted my backyard into a beautiful garden, complete with a great patio installation, and a water feature. From the initial consultation to the final touches, Brem displayed dedication and an attention to detail that exceeded my expectations. Right from the start, Brem took the time to listen to my ideas and preferences. He patiently discussed various design concepts and offered valuable insights to enhance the overall vision of the project. He skillfully combined a diverse selection of plants, flowers, and shrubs, resulting in a harmonious blend of colors and textures . The quality of materials used and the precision in the construction of the patio was impressive. Brem and his team demonstrated a high level of professionalism and integrity. They kept me informed of the progress, promptly addressed any concerns, and always arrived on schedule. In conclusion, I recommend Brem highly for any landscaping project for his exceptional design skills, professional approach, and genuine passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces.
Brem does a great job with my city landscape. He is very creative, is reliable and always on time. If I have any questions about what he's done he comes over and reviews them with me in person until we get to an agreed-upon solution. He provides me a detailed plan for what he's going to do for the season and a budget with pricing. When things change he just the cost accordingly. It is a pleasure doing business with brem. I've been working with him for two seasons now and highly recommend his services. It is my intention to continue to work with him.
Great design, creative. I wasn’t sure how to describe what I wanted but he got the idea and drew up a great plan nonetheless!! Very focused and knowledgeable. He follows through and is very caring, takes pride in his work. I would highly recommend!!
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