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JLM Landscape Design is a Massachusetts landscaping company run by Jimmy (James) Marcolina, offering landscape design, stonework, masonry, and property maintenance -- from retaining walls and walkways to lawn care and snow removal. Reviewers from 2013 and 2014 consistently praised Jimmy's responsiveness and craftsmanship: one described a complicated retaining wall project completed on budget with regular updates, another said he beat three competing bids and solved a foundation drainage issue along the way, and a third credited a new walkway and grading fix with helping their home sell quickly. Worth asking about before booking: a detailed December 2014 review described the relationship souring toward the end of a year of service, with missed fall work and difficulty reaching the company by phone or email. It's also worth noting that the written review record on file is entirely from 2012 to 2014 -- there's nothing more recent to weigh. JLM is a reasonable option for Boston-area homeowners with hardscape or stonework projects, given a strong track record of detailed, specific praise for that kind of work, but it's worth confirming current availability and communication directly given how dated the review record is.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from JLM Landscape Design. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Estimated range
$50 – $70
Typical landscaping service around $60
“### Jlm Landscape Design, LLC”
“JLM Landscape Design & Construction is a dedicated local landscaping company serving Waltham, MA.”
“# JLM LANDSCAPE DESIGN LLC”
“- JLM LANDSCAPE DESIGN LLC - AUBURNDALE, MA”
We hired JLM for the past year for all the exterior work. They did great at the beginning. They mow the lawn regularly. Their snow removal is ok. They tend to come in on the late side. Often times we already started shoveling when they came. Somehow they never applied fertilizer as we requested, but they did not charge us either. For the past half a year, their service has becoming more problematic. We missed almost all fall services. It has been really hard to reach them via phone, txt, or email.
Wow!! I can't say enough about these guys...Hire Jimmy!! We needed some extensive landscaping and a new walkway installed due to a grading and water drainage issue at our home. We were getting ready to sell our home and Jimmy gave us some great ideas on how to get the most return on our investment. The workmanship was superb, and his crew really cared about the product they were creating. They were friendly, efficient, and meticulous. At the end of the day our home looked spectacular and it sold fast!! Two of our neighbors even hired Jimmy on the spot! No hesitation...hire JLM!!
Best service. Super quick response, great price. Will call again for all garden and landscape care.
We needed some extensive landscaping and a new walkway installed due to a grading and water drainage issue at our home. We were getting ready to sell our home and Jimmy gave us some great ideas on how to get the most return on our investment. The workmanship was superb, and his crew really cared about the product they were creating.
Jimmy responded right away, and gave us an unbeatable price. The sod he brought was cut the morning of the job, not from a big box such as Home depot. He was very helpful in explaining the process. We also asked him to get us some mulch and he brought samples for us to pick from. His team was respectful and worked efficiently. Would and will hire him again.
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Detailed craftsmanship5.0
Responsive communication5.0
Durable stone & block retaining walls4.9