# HLH Landscaping & Hardscaping

**Trade:** Landscaping · **Phone:** (617) 461-0480 · **Website:** https://hlhlandscaping.com/ · **Languages:** English, Spanish

**Rating: 4.3/5** (medium confidence) — from 9 reviews across 4 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

HLH Landscaping & Hardscaping is a Melrose company whose calling card is nine straight 5-star Google reviews, and reviewers keep describing specific finished projects rather than just leaving a rating.

The most detailed of them describes a retaining wall the crew built in a homeowner's backyard in 2025 — solid, level, and, in the reviewer's words, something neighbors stopped by to ask about. Another 2025 review walks through a new patio project from the first consultation through material choices to the final touches, with the crew described as responsive throughout. A third homeowner hired them twice that year, for a back patio and front steps, and said the work made the property both safer and better looking. One reviewer named Jerry as leading the crew and said the job finished sooner than expected.

Beyond the bigger hardscape jobs, the same crew shows up for routine maintenance: sod installation, weeding, mulching, and seasonal cleanups. A spring 2026 review specifically calls out a fair price for a cleanup-and-mulching job, and across the whole record, no reviewer flags a problem with timing, communication, or cost.

The company's own site says it's based in Melrose and covers several nearby North Shore towns — Andover, Lynnfield, Winchester, Marblehead, Lexington, and Swampscott — and lists patios, retaining walls, sod installation, and seasonal cleanups as its core work.

For anyone weighing a hardscape project — a patio, steps, or a retaining wall — the retaining-wall and patio reviews from 2025 are worth a closer read before booking; the spring 2026 cleanup review is the most recent account of their routine maintenance work.

**Strengths:**
- Hardscape craftsmanship — a retaining wall praised as solid, level, and built to last
- Full-service projects — patios, retaining walls, and sod installs across nine reviews
- No negative reviews — nine straight 5-star ratings from 2025 to 2026

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Rated 5 stars on Google from nine ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=HLH%20Landscaping%20%26%20Hardscaping&query_place_id=ChIJx8jxcNOYF2QR9RFQkmmuet4) — “Google: 5★ from 9 ratings”
- In a 2025 review, a homeowner described a retaining wall build as solid, level, and built to last, with neighbors stopping by to ask who did the work _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pkdVNsbzRjVlZRWVVwRWJHRjVaa1ZRVFVSR1JuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xde7aae69925011f5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjduSlo4cVVQYUpEbGF5ZkVQTURGRnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I hired Hernandez Landscaping to build a retaining wall in my backyard, and I couldn't be happier with the results. The team was professi…”
- In a 2025 review, a homeowner said the crew designed and built a new patio from the first consultation through final touches while staying responsive _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pZelpGQnZZamhNVW1wQk9YTm9RVEpJV2pSbGMzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xde7aae69925011f5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjYzZFBvYjhMUmpBOXNoQTJIWjRlc3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I couldn’t be happier with the work Hernandez Landscaping did on my new patio! From the very first consultation to the final touches, the…”
- A spring 2026 review praised a cleanup and mulching job as professional, courteous, and fairly priced _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tNeVpHNDRWMlZaY25Od1FURnhkMDh3TlhwU1JuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xde7aae69925011f5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkMyZG44V2VZcnNwQTFxd08wNXpSRnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ the folks at Hernandez were extremely professional, courteous, and efficient. they did an excellent job of clean up and mulching at a fai…”
- In 2025 reviews, customers credited the crew with a back patio and front steps job, a sod installation, and yard cleanups completed efficiently _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xCTVpVcHVOM3A2VkhOa1RrdHhRWFp5VWtSdmQxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xde7aae69925011f5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlBMZUpuN3p6VHNkTktxQXZyUkRvd1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recently had sod installed, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. The crew was punctual, professional, and efficient. …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kxMVRHc3dTMXBsWWpOR09FUTRNMnBUTlVsS2JHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xde7aae69925011f5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOi11TGswS1plYjNGOEQ4M2pTNUlKbGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ They did very good work. Trimmed everything really nicely. They pulled out all the weeds and made sure there was no mess left behind. Mul…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNJMHVhaFhREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xde7aae69925011f5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCI0uahXQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Hernandez Landscaping has done 2 excellent jobs for us: our back patio and our front steps. In both cases they did work that made us safe…”
- Nine reviews from 2025 to 2026 describe patios, a retaining wall, sod installation, cleanups, and mulching _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tNeVpHNDRWMlZaY25Od1FURnhkMDh3TlhwU1JuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xde7aae69925011f5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkMyZG44V2VZcnNwQTFxd08wNXpSRnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ the folks at Hernandez were extremely professional, courteous, and efficient. they did an excellent job of clean up and mulching at a fai…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xCTVpVcHVOM3A2VkhOa1RrdHhRWFp5VWtSdmQxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xde7aae69925011f5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlBMZUpuN3p6VHNkTktxQXZyUkRvd1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recently had sod installed, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. The crew was punctual, professional, and efficient. …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tSSU4wZFVORFZaWlVoMVEySk1kakpvT1RSS1JYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xde7aae69925011f5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkRIN0dUNDVZZUh1Q2JMdjJoOTRKRXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jerry and his team provided excellent service. They finished the job sooner than expected and the work is real professional. They worked …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kxMVRHc3dTMXBsWWpOR09FUTRNMnBUTlVsS2JHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xde7aae69925011f5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOi11TGswS1plYjNGOEQ4M2pTNUlKbGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ They did very good work. Trimmed everything really nicely. They pulled out all the weeds and made sure there was no mess left behind. Mul…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pkdVNsbzRjVlZRWVVwRWJHRjVaa1ZRVFVSR1JuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xde7aae69925011f5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjduSlo4cVVQYUpEbGF5ZkVQTURGRnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I hired Hernandez Landscaping to build a retaining wall in my backyard, and I couldn't be happier with the results. The team was professi…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pZelpGQnZZamhNVW1wQk9YTm9RVEpJV2pSbGMzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xde7aae69925011f5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjYzZFBvYjhMUmpBOXNoQTJIWjRlc3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I couldn’t be happier with the work Hernandez Landscaping did on my new patio! From the very first consultation to the final touches, the…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNJMHVhaFhREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xde7aae69925011f5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCI0uahXQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Hernandez Landscaping has done 2 excellent jobs for us: our back patio and our front steps. In both cases they did work that made us safe…”
- The company's own site states it covers Melrose, Andover, Lynnfield, Winchester, Marblehead, Lexington, and Swampscott _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://hlhlandscaping.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Melrose, Andover, Lynnfield, Winchester, Marblehead, Lexington, Swampscott”
- Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tNeVpHNDRWMlZaY25Od1FURnhkMDh3TlhwU1JuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xde7aae69925011f5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkMyZG44V2VZcnNwQTFxd08wNXpSRnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ the folks at Hernandez were extremely professional, courteous, and efficient. they did an excellent job of clean up and mulching at a fai…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xCTVpVcHVOM3A2VkhOa1RrdHhRWFp5VWtSdmQxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xde7aae69925011f5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlBMZUpuN3p6VHNkTktxQXZyUkRvd1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recently had sod installed, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. The crew was punctual, professional, and efficient. …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kxMVRHc3dTMXBsWWpOR09FUTRNMnBUTlVsS2JHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xde7aae69925011f5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOi11TGswS1plYjNGOEQ4M2pTNUlKbGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ They did very good work. Trimmed everything really nicely. They pulled out all the weeds and made sure there was no mess left behind. Mul…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pkdVNsbzRjVlZRWVVwRWJHRjVaa1ZRVFVSR1JuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xde7aae69925011f5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjduSlo4cVVQYUpEbGF5ZkVQTURGRnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I hired Hernandez Landscaping to build a retaining wall in my backyard, and I couldn't be happier with the results. The team was professi…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pZelpGQnZZamhNVW1wQk9YTm9RVEpJV2pSbGMzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xde7aae69925011f5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjYzZFBvYjhMUmpBOXNoQTJIWjRlc3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I couldn’t be happier with the work Hernandez Landscaping did on my new patio! From the very first consultation to the final touches, the…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNJMHVhaFhREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xde7aae69925011f5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCI0uahXQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Hernandez Landscaping has done 2 excellent jobs for us: our back patio and our front steps. In both cases they did work that made us safe…”
  - [Official Website](https://hlhlandscaping.com) — “Hernandez Landscaping and Hardscaping LLC (HLH Landscaping & Hardscaping) is a Massachusetts landscaping and hardscaping company offering pa…”

## 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

- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=HLH%20Landscaping%20%26%20Hardscaping&query_place_id=ChIJx8jxcNOYF2QR9RFQkmmuet4): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=HLH%20Landscaping%20%26%20Hardscaping&query_place_id=ChIJx8jxcNOYF2QR9RFQkmmuet4): 5.0★ from 9 ratings
- [Exa](https://www.experience.com/reviews/hlh-22803521): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Official Website](https://hlhlandscaping.com): Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · deb pruitt · 2026-04-29**: the folks at Hernandez were extremely professional, courteous, and efficient. they did an excellent job of clean up and mulching at a fair price.
i would recommend to all and i would hire again,
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Karina Broomstein · 2025-08-23**: I recently had sod installed, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. The crew was punctual, professional, and efficient. The installation was done with great attention to detail, and the yard looks beautiful. I am very pleased with the results and would highly recommend their service…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Manty Kamara · 2025-08-22**: Amazing work super reliable!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Valerie Kearney · 2025-08-11**: Jerry and his team provided excellent service. They finished the job sooner than expected and the work is real professional. They worked long days and got the job done fast and properly. I was very pleased!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brayan O · 2025-08-06**: They did very good work. Trimmed everything really nicely. They pulled out all the weeds and made sure there was no mess left behind. Mulched everything and planted a couple things for free. Very good people to work with.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Gerson Sales · 2025-07-30**: I hired Hernandez Landscaping to build a retaining wall in my backyard, and I couldn't be happier with the results. The team was professional, punctual, and incredibly skilled. They took the time to listen to what I wanted, offered helpful suggestions, and then absolutely nailed it. The retaining wa…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Donna Violarnie · 2025-07-01**: I couldn’t be happier with the work Hernandez Landscaping did on my new patio! From the very first consultation to the final touches, the team was professional, responsive, and passionate about what they do. They helped me design the perfect layout, offered great suggestions for materials, and kept …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jordan Allen · 2025-05-02**: Hernandez landscaping is amazing. They brought my yard back to life, I have never seen a transformation this quick before.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Stephanie S. · 2025-03-31**: Hernandez Landscaping has done 2 excellent jobs for us: our back patio and our front steps. In both cases they did work that made us safer and made our property look fantastic! These people work hard and are very efficient. We are so glad we hired them

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