# Gardenworks Boston, LLC **Trade:** Landscaping · **Address:** 119 Birch Street, Boston, MA 02131 · **Phone:** (917) 578-4830 · **Website:** https://gardenworksboston.com · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.5/5** (medium confidence) — from 12 reviews across 3 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read 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. **Strengths:** - Full backyard redesign — a 2024 review described new beds, lawn, trellis, fence and irrigation - Patio and water feature — a 2023 review praised the attention to detail throughout - Driveway-to-patio conversion — a 2022 review covered design, excavation, fencing and planting - Consistent five-star record — 5.0★ across 24 reviews on Houzz ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - The company's website says GardenWorks began in 1992 designing gardens in New York City before relocating to Boston; Brem Hyde is named Principal Designer. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://gardenworksboston.com) — “A Boston landscape and garden design company doing design, planting, construction and maintenance of rooftop terraces and ground-level garde…” - [Official Website](https://gardenworksboston.com) — “Company history (self-reported): The site says GardenWorks began in 1992 designing and building gardens on the rooftops, sidewalks and backy…” - [Official Website](https://gardenworksboston.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Brem Hyde is named as Principal Designer.” - An August 2024 review described a full backyard redesign — new planting beds, a replaced lawn, a trellis, a new fence and irrigation, with an arborist brought in for tree care. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/gardenworks-boston-llc-pfvwus-pf~2050609310) — “5★ Brem landscaped my backyard. It is now a joy to be out there! He redesigned and installed planting beds, replaced the lawn, built a trell…” - A 2023 review described converting a backyard into a garden with a patio and a water feature, praising attention to detail from consultation to final touches. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/gardenworks-boston-llc-pfvwus-pf~2050609310) — “5★ Brem recently converted my backyard into a beautiful garden, complete with a great patio installation, and a water feature. From the init…” - A 2022 review described turning a potholed, unused driveway into a patio, with the company handling design, excavation, fence construction and planting. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/gardenworks-boston-llc-pfvwus-pf~2050609310) — “5★ Brem and GardenWorks did a great job turning our potholed, unused driveway into a beautiful patio. They handled all of the details with d…” - Holds a 5.0★ average across 24 reviews on Houzz. _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/gardenworks-boston-llc-pfvwus-pf~2050609310) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 24 ratings” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/gardenworks-boston-llc-pfvwus-pf~2050609310) — “Houzz profile for GardenWorks Boston, LLC (Boston, MA 02131; (917) 578-4830; gardenworksboston.com) shows a 5.0 average across 24 reviews wi…” - BBB grades the company A+, notes it is not accredited, and shows no complaints or government actions. _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/boston/profile/lawn-and-garden/gardenworks-boston-0021-537280) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/boston/profile/lawn-and-garden/gardenworks-boston-0021-537280) — “BBB profile for GardenWorks Boston (119 Birch Street, Boston, MA 02131) shows an A+ BBB rating, NOT accredited, file opened 2/26/2020, one e…” - Houzz lists a self-stated Massachusetts Certified Landscape Professional credential, Houzz Awards and Badges, and an Architectural Digest Home Design Show invitee listing. _(confidence: low)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/gardenworks-boston-llc-pfvwus-pf~2050609310) — “Listed certification: Massachusetts Certified Landscape Professional” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/gardenworks-boston-llc-pfvwus-pf~2050609310) — “Listed certification: Architectural Digest Home Design Show Invitee” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/gardenworks-boston-llc-pfvwus-pf~2050609310) — “Listed certification: 5 Houzz Awards” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/gardenworks-boston-llc-pfvwus-pf~2050609310) — “Listed certification: 2 Houzz Badges” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/gardenworks-boston-llc-pfvwus-pf~2050609310) — “Licence listed on Houzz: MCLP #032105” - Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/gardenworks-boston-llc-pfvwus-pf~2050609310) — “5★ Brem landscaped my backyard. It is now a joy to be out there! He redesigned and installed planting beds, replaced the lawn, built a trell…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/gardenworks-boston-llc-pfvwus-pf~2050609310) — “Services offered (Houzz): Landscape Design, Garden Design, Hardscaping, Landscape Plans, Patio Design, Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Pool La…” - [Official Website](https://gardenworksboston.com) — “A Boston landscape and garden design company doing design, planting, construction and maintenance of rooftop terraces and ground-level garde…” - Also offers Fencing _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/gardenworks-boston-llc-pfvwus-pf~2050609310) — “5★ Brem landscaped my backyard. It is now a joy to be out there! He redesigned and installed planting beds, replaced the lawn, built a trell…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/gardenworks-boston-llc-pfvwus-pf~2050609310) — “5★ Brem and GardenWorks did a great job turning our potholed, unused driveway into a beautiful patio. They handled all of the details with d…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/gardenworks-boston-llc-pfvwus-pf~2050609310) — “5★ Brem did an excellent job! He designed and built new fences which are beautiful. While seriously taking our input into consideration, he …” ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search ## Sources - [Official Website](https://gardenworksboston.com): 34 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/boston/profile/lawn-and-garden/gardenworks-boston-0021-537280): Listed on this source - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/gardenworks-boston-llc-pfvwus-pf~2050609310): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Houzz · bbogard0 · 2024-08-13**: 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… - **5/5 · Houzz · Rebecca Rosenblum · 2024-03-12**: 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 th… - **5/5 · Houzz · HU-509639831 · 2023-07-28**: 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… - **5/5 · Houzz · stay40 · 2023-07-25**: 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 s… - **5/5 · Houzz · martha miller · 2023-06-03**: 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!! - **5/5 · Houzz · User · 2022-09-30**: Brem did an excellent job in transforming our yard with landscaping that matches well with the location and the setting we were trying to evoke. He worked well in tailoring his vision to match ours, and was in constant communication throughout every step of the process. The work was completed on sch… - **5/5 · Houzz · HU-757107026 · 2022-09-14**: Brem and GardenWorks did a great job turning our potholed, unused driveway into a beautiful patio. They handled all of the details with design, excavation, fence construction, materials, planting, and the patio build itself. Great communication through every step of the project and very professional… - **5/5 · Houzz · A McRuda · 2022-06-11**: Brem is fantastic. He envisioned a wall of climbing roses where we have a stretch of dated, white fence. This is only the second summer and they already cover a significant amount of the fence and look amazing. He helped transform our lackluster front flower beds into vibrant, interesting spaces in … - **5/5 · Houzz · HU-355353143 · 2022-06-04**: It's been a real pleasure working with Brem Hyde. He approaches his work with real enthusiasm and expertise. I first contacted Brem through the GardenWorks website last summer (2021). Of the several service providers I contacted, Brem was one of the three who responded promptly and courteously. His … - **5/5 · Houzz · tanmurphy95 · 2021-08-05**: Brem did an excellent job! He designed and built new fences which are beautiful. While seriously taking our input into consideration, he carefully designed and selected plantings that would grow well with the light conditions and aesthetically fitting with each other. He also coordinated the irrigat… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-04T21:07:33.837Z. Cite as: Gardenworks Boston, LLC — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/gardenworks-boston-llc) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/gardenworks-boston-llc