# John Caruso Landscaping Inc. **Trade:** Landscaping · **Address:** 2 Wheeler Rd, Burlington, MA 01803 · **Phone:** (781) 272-3313 · **Website:** http://www.johncarusolandscaping.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.2/5** (low confidence) — from 4 reviews across 7 sources. ## The honest read John Caruso Landscaping has worked out of Burlington for a long stretch — the company's own history traces it back more than 50 years, growing out of what it describes as a love of gardening, and the Better Business Bureau lists it at 56 years in business. It's a broad outfit today: beyond core landscape construction, Houzz and the company's own site credit it with patios, retaining walls, sod, sprinkler systems, tree removal and pruning, excavation, masonry work and asphalt driveways, serving Burlington and towns from Lexington and Waltham to Arlington and Billerica. The review history is thin and split. In a 2025 review, a customer who said they'd used the business for years after being referred through personal connections called the work pristine and pointed to the company's two-decade-plus history as proof of consistency. A short 2021 review just says 'Good.' On the other side, a 2023 review raised concerns about the owner's temperament without describing a specific job, and in a 2016 review, a customer who'd used the company for three years said flowers planted just before a forecasted frost died within two days and that a replacement visit was promised. Google's own tally reflects that split: the business's main Google listing shows a 1.9-star average from 13 ratings, and a separate Google listing shows just a single 1-star rating — figures that don't reconcile to one number. The Better Business Bureau gives it an A+ grade, though it isn't BBB-accredited. Given how few and how old the reviews are, it's worth asking for recent references directly rather than leaning on them alone. Established and broad in what it offers, but the public review history here is too thin and too old to settle the question on its own — line up a few current references before booking. **Strengths:** - Long-running business — self-reports 50+ years, BBB lists 56 years in Burlington - Broad service range — landscape construction, hardscape, tree work, excavation, masonry - A+ BBB grade — not accredited, but graded A+ by the Better Business Bureau **Concerns:** - Owner temperament flagged — a 2023 review raised anger-management concerns - Unresolved warranty question — a 2016 review described a frost-killed planting and a promised follow-up - Low Google average — 1.9 stars from 13 ratings on the business's main Google listing **Where sources disagree:** - Google shows two different ratings for the business — 1.9 stars from 13 ratings on one listing and 1 star from a single rating on another — that don't reconcile to one figure ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau, though not BBB-accredited _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/burlington/profile/landscape-contractors/john-caruso-landscape-inc-0021-45207) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/burlington/profile/landscape-contractors/john-caruso-landscape-inc-0021-45207) — “BBB lists John Caruso Landscape Inc. in Burlington, Massachusetts, as a corporation with an A+ BBB rating, no BBB accreditation, and 56 year…” - Self-reports more than 50 years in business; the Better Business Bureau lists 56 years _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/burlington/profile/landscape-contractors/john-caruso-landscape-inc-0021-45207) — “BBB lists John Caruso Landscape Inc. in Burlington, Massachusetts, as a corporation with an A+ BBB rating, no BBB accreditation, and 56 year…” - [Official Website](http://www.johncarusolandscaping.com) — “Self-reported 50 years in business” - [Official Website](http://www.johncarusolandscaping.com) — “Company history (self-reported): The site says John Caruso Landscaping Inc grew out of a love of gardening and has served the Burlington are…” - Serves Burlington and nearby towns including Lexington, Waltham, Belmont, Winchester, Weston, Bedford, Lincoln, Arlington, Watertown and Billerica _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.johncarusolandscaping.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Lexington, Waltham, Belmont, Winchester, Weston, Burlington, Bedford, Lincoln, Arlington, Watertown, Bi…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/john-caruso-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~690462471) — “Houzz identifies John Caruso Landscaping Inc. in Burlington, Massachusetts, with landscaping, hardscape, tree, lawn, snow, and site-work ser…” - Offers landscape construction, patios, retaining walls, sod, sprinkler systems, tree removal and pruning, excavation, masonry and asphalt driveway work _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.johncarusolandscaping.com) — “John Caruso Landscaping Inc. provides residential and commercial landscaping, excavation, masonry, and winter services in Burlington and nea…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/john-caruso-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~690462471) — “Services offered (Houzz): Landscape Construction, Patio Construction, Retaining Wall Construction, Sod Installation, Sprinkler System Instal…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/john-caruso-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~690462471) — “Houzz lists John Caruso Landscaping Inc. in Burlington, Massachusetts, offering landscape construction, patios, retaining walls, lawn treatm…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/john-caruso-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~690462471) — “Houzz identifies John Caruso Landscaping Inc. in Burlington, Massachusetts, with landscaping, hardscape, tree, lawn, snow, and site-work ser…” - A 2025 review from a longtime customer called the work pristine and cited a two-decade-plus history _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNfdU11YThBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1a3f7f6763f8cba!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC_uMua8AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have been using Caruso's landscaping business for years after being recommended his business through personal connections. The work per…” - A 2023 review raised concerns about the owner's temperament without describing a specific job _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNoNEluQmdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1a3f7f6763f8cba!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICh4InBgQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I think this guy has some serious anger management issues. I can’t imagine how much fun it would to be a customer of his!” - A 2016 review described flowers planted before a forecasted frost dying within two days, with a replacement visit promised _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17644076569142019282&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “1★ John has done landscaping work for me for 3 years. Early this spring he planted flowers a few days before a forecasted frost and I asked …” - The business's main Google listing shows a 1.9-star average from 13 ratings; a separate Google listing shows a single 1-star rating _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=John%20Caruso%20Landscaping%20Contractor&query_place_id=ChIJyZxFRD6e44kRuow_dvb3owE) — “Google: 1.9★ from 13 ratings” - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=John%20Caruso%20%26%20Landscaping&query_place_id=ChIJn5Zlc06d44kR0sSARSha3PQ) — “Google: 1★ from 1 ratings” - Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/burlington/profile/landscape-contractors/john-caruso-landscape-inc-0021-45207) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Landscape Contractors” - [Official Website](http://www.johncarusolandscaping.com) — “John Caruso Landscaping Inc. provides residential and commercial landscaping, excavation, masonry, and winter services in Burlington and nea…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/john-caruso-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~690462471) — “Services offered (Houzz): Landscape Construction, Patio Construction, Retaining Wall Construction, Sod Installation, Sprinkler System Instal…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/john-caruso-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~690462471) — “Houzz lists John Caruso Landscaping Inc. in Burlington, Massachusetts, offering landscape construction, patios, retaining walls, lawn treatm…” - [Official Website](http://www.johncarusolandscaping.com) — “John Caruso Landscaping Inc provides landscaping services in Burlington and surrounding areas.” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/john-caruso-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~690462471) — “Houzz identifies John Caruso Landscaping Inc. in Burlington, Massachusetts, with landscaping, hardscape, tree, lawn, snow, and site-work ser…” - Also offers Masonry _(confidence: low)_ - [Official Website](http://www.johncarusolandscaping.com) — “John Caruso Landscaping Inc. provides residential and commercial landscaping, excavation, masonry, and winter services in Burlington and nea…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/john-caruso-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~690462471) — “Houzz lists John Caruso Landscaping Inc. in Burlington, Massachusetts, offering landscape construction, patios, retaining walls, lawn treatm…” - Also offers Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: low)_ - [Official Website](http://www.johncarusolandscaping.com) — “John Caruso Landscaping Inc. provides residential and commercial landscaping, excavation, masonry, and winter services in Burlington and nea…” - Also offers Paving _(confidence: low)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/john-caruso-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~690462471) — “Services offered (Houzz): Landscape Construction, Patio Construction, Retaining Wall Construction, Sod Installation, Sprinkler System Instal…” - Also offers Tree Services _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/john-caruso-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~690462471) — “Services offered (Houzz): Landscape Construction, Patio Construction, Retaining Wall Construction, Sod Installation, Sprinkler System Instal…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/john-caruso-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~690462471) — “Houzz identifies John Caruso Landscaping Inc. in Burlington, Massachusetts, with landscaping, hardscape, tree, lawn, snow, and site-work ser…” ## 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 - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/burlington/profile/landscape-contractors/john-caruso-landscape-inc-0021-45207): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=John%20Caruso%20Landscaping%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJyZxFRD6e44kRuow_dvb3owE): 1.9★ from 13 ratings - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/john-caruso-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~690462471): Listed on this source - [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/caruso-john-landscaping-contracting-burlington): Listed on this source - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=John%20Caruso%20Landscaping%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJyZxFRD6e44kRuow_dvb3owE): Listed on this source - [Exa](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-caruso-4126582a9): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) - [Official Website](http://www.johncarusolandscaping.com): 50 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Artem Solomakin · 2025-01-12**: I have been using Caruso's landscaping business for years after being recommended his business through personal connections. The work performed is nothing short of pristine. This business has existed for over twenty years for a reason. It requires immense collaboration between many sub contractors a… - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Roger van Boeyen · 2023-02-02**: I think this guy has some serious anger management issues. I can’t imagine how much fun it would to be a customer of his! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jose Aguilon · 2021-10-06**: Good - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Richard Block · 2016-05-27**: John has done landscaping work for me for 3 years. Early this spring he planted flowers a few days before a forecasted frost and I asked if we should wait and he responded that he would replace them immediately if they died. They died within 48 hours and he promised he would come by within a couple… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-09-09T20:13:05.693Z. 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