# Mowatt Landscaping

**Trade:** Landscaping · **Phone:** (508) 301-3358 · **Website:** https://mowattlandscaping.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.5/5** (medium confidence) — from 20 reviews across 5 sources.
90% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Mowatt Landscaping is a South Yarmouth landscaping company that says it has served Cape Cod for 17 years, with a history it also describes as dating back to 2016 — the two claims don't quite reconcile, and Angi/HomeAdvisor separately list 9 years of experience, so the exact tenure is worth asking about directly. The company's own site names Jolian Mowatt in its structured data, and reviewers on Angi and HomeAdvisor refer to the crew as "Mowatt and his crew," consistent with that being the owner.

The business is hired for lawn maintenance and mowing, irrigation installation and repair, mulching, tree removal, hardscaping (patios, walkways, firepits, stone walls) and hauling/debris removal, serving South Yarmouth and surrounding Cape towns including Dennis, Harwich, Centerville, Brewster, Chatham, Orleans, Falmouth and Sandwich.

The track record across Google, Angi and HomeAdvisor from 2018 through 2025 is strongly positive: 18 of 20 reviews are five stars, and rather than reading as boilerplate, they describe specific work — mulching, weeding and yard cleanups performed even in the rain, garden-bed renovation and invasive-vine clearing, tree removal, and irrigation and lawn-care jobs. A crew lead named Raldo is called out by name across multiple reviews spanning different years and platforms, described as responsive, personable and thorough, with one customer naming him as their second-year, repeat hire. Several reviewers also call the pricing reasonable or worth the cost.

Two Google reviews from 2024 and 2025 are worth asking about before booking: one describes a company driver cursing and threatening a couple at the Yarmouth transfer station over a line dispute, and another says a company truck was driven recklessly enough that the reviewer felt "almost killed." Neither complaint is about the quality of the landscaping or tree work itself — both concern the conduct or driving of a truck operator — but they stand out against an otherwise clean, detailed record. A separate 2020 Angi review, otherwise positive about a tree-removal job, noted a small dent left on the edge of a nearby building's roof.

For homeowners weighing a hire, Mowatt Landscaping looks like a small, mobile Cape Cod crew with a genuinely well-reviewed track record on routine lawn care, mulching, cleanups and tree work, led by a named operator customers recognize across years. Given the two isolated conduct/driving complaints, it's worth asking directly about who drives company vehicles and how any transport-related incidents were handled, alongside confirming the company's actual years in business given the conflicting tenure claims.

**Strengths:**
- Named crew lead — Raldo repeatedly praised by name across platforms and years
- Detailed repeat praise — mulching, cleanups and tree removal specifically described as excellent
- Fair pricing — multiple reviewers call cost reasonable or worth it
- Multi-platform consistency — genuine reviews on Google, Angi and HomeAdvisor since 2018

**Concerns:**
- Driver conduct — a 2025 review reports cursing and threats at a public dump
- Reckless driving — a 2024 review describes a near-miss with a company truck
- Minor property damage — one review noted a small roof dent during tree removal
- Inconsistent tenure claims — 17 years since 2016 on the site vs 9 years on Angi/HomeAdvisor

**Where sources disagree:**
- The company's own site claims 17 years of experience with history 'since 2016' — internally inconsistent, since 2016 is roughly 10 years back, not 17.
- Angi and HomeAdvisor list 9 years of experience, conflicting with the website's 17-year claim.
- Angi and HomeAdvisor pages are byte-identical mirrors (same 10 reviews, same tenure claim) rather than independent sources.
- Two 1-star Google reviews concern driver conduct/safety, not the quality of the landscaping work itself, alongside 18 detailed five-star reviews about the actual work.

## Claims & citations

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

- Based in South Yarmouth, MA and states it serves Cape Cod towns including Dennis, Harwich, Centerville, Brewster, Marstons Mills, Chatham, Orleans, East Falmouth, Osterville, Cotuit, Falmouth, Sandwich and North Falmouth. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://mowattlandscaping.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Dennis, Harwich, Centerville, Brewster, Marstons Mills, Chatham, Orleans, East Falmouth, Osterville, Co…”
- Offers lawn maintenance, irrigation installation/repair, mulching, hardscaping (patios, walkways, firepits, stone walls), tree service and hauling to residential and commercial customers. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://mowattlandscaping.com) — “A South Yarmouth, MA landscaping company offering lawn maintenance, landscape/irrigation installation and repair, mulching, hardscaping, pat…”
- The company's own site states 17 years of experience with service history dating to 2016, and Angi/HomeAdvisor separately list 9 years of experience — the tenure figures do not reconcile with each other. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://mowattlandscaping.com) — “Company history (self-reported): States 17 years of experience with service history dating back to / since 2016 (the site's own '17 years' c…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/south-yarmouth/mowatt-landscaping-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi profile for Mowatt Landscaping, Inc. in South Yarmouth, MA: 5.0 average from 10 reviews (2018-2020) naming crew member Raldo and citing…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MowattLandscaping.135356705.html) — “HomeAdvisor page for Mowatt Landscaping, Inc., 231 Wood Rd, South Yarmouth, MA: byte-identical mirror of the Angi listing (same 10 reviews v…”
- The site's own structured data names Jolian Mowatt in connection with the business; not otherwise labeled as owner in visible page text, though reviewers address the crew as "Mowatt and his crew." _(confidence: low)_
  - [Official Website](https://mowattlandscaping.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Site's own structured data (schema.org JSON-LD) names Jolian Mowatt in connection with the business; surname matc…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MowattLandscaping.135356705.html) — “5★ Great job by Mowatt and his crew on our yard clean up and mulch.”
- Reviewers across Google, Angi and HomeAdvisor from 2018 through 2025 repeatedly name crew lead Raldo, describing him and his crew as professional, prompt and thorough. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VPclcyNUxVdGQ3djRBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xa713bddf0789d243!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEOrW25LUtd7v4AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This is our second year with Raldo and his crew . They are the best we have ever had ! They are fast, neat and do excellent work. Raldo i…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/south-yarmouth/mowatt-landscaping-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Raldo and his crew are professional and thorough. They did a great job on my backyard. I will be using them again.”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/south-yarmouth/mowatt-landscaping-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Awesome! Our yard has never been so clean! Saved us a ton of time! Raldo is very personable and accommodating. You will be very happy if …”
- Specific praised work includes lawn mowing/maintenance, mulching, yard cleanups performed even in rain, garden-bed renovation and invasive-vine clearing, and tree removal. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GNlYyOTBPVUV6ZFc5SWNUWjVTRUZVTlhCVU4yYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xa713bddf0789d243!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnF6V290OUEzdW9IcTZ5SEFUNXBUN2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Excellent work. with no regrets everything from mowing the lawn to planting the flowers always perfect.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNIbHR6TkdnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xa713bddf0789d243!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICHltzNGg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mowatts team did excellent job renovating our garden beds and clearing out invasive vines! Thumbs up!”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/south-yarmouth/mowatt-landscaping-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ They were excellent. They did clean up,weeded, mulched. They even kept working in the rain. Fabulous”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/south-yarmouth/mowatt-landscaping-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ They did good work removing the tree. Only issue is a small dent was left on the edge of the roof of a small building close by.”
- Multiple reviewers across different years describe the pricing as reasonable or worth the cost. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQyMDdYS1V3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xa713bddf0789d243!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID207XKUw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Professional lawn service who are neat, professional, and friendly. Moderate cost to do lawn but worth it.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2X01lZE9BEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xa713bddf0789d243!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID6_MedOA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mowatt Landscaping did exactly what I wanted them to do in our backyard. They work fast, and are professional and reasonably priced. I wi…”
- A 2025 Google review reports a company driver cursing and threatening a man and woman at the Yarmouth dump over a line dispute, and a 2024 Google review reports being "almost killed" by a company driver's reckless driving. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5a1ZVbFVjVEpuYVd3NFRGUjNUVWx3VFZSc1kzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xa713bddf0789d243!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk9kVUlUcTJnaWw4TFR3TUlwTVRsY3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ A gentleman in this company’s truck and trailer was at the yarmouth dump yelling, cursing and threatening a man and woman when they asked…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNINnVyb09nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xa713bddf0789d243!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICH6uroOg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Almost killed by one of their incompetent drivers today. If they can't drive the trucks properly I doubt they can do good work.”
- A 2020 Angi review, otherwise positive about a tree-removal job, noted a small dent left on the edge of a nearby building's roof. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/south-yarmouth/mowatt-landscaping-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ They did good work removing the tree. Only issue is a small dent was left on the edge of the roof of a small building close by.”
- 20 reviews since 2018 across 5 sources (Google, Angi, HomeAdvisor, website testimonial), 18 of 20 five-star with specific, varied detail; the 2 one-star reviews concern driver conduct/safety rather than the quality of landscaping work itself. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mowatt%20Landscaping&query_place_id=ChIJDcLDkXk5-4kRQ9KJB9-9E6c) — “Google: 4.5★ from 15 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5a1ZVbFVjVEpuYVd3NFRGUjNUVWx3VFZSc1kzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xa713bddf0789d243!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk9kVUlUcTJnaWw4TFR3TUlwTVRsY3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ A gentleman in this company’s truck and trailer was at the yarmouth dump yelling, cursing and threatening a man and woman when they asked…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNINnVyb09nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xa713bddf0789d243!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICH6uroOg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Almost killed by one of their incompetent drivers today. If they can't drive the trucks properly I doubt they can do good work.”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/south-yarmouth/mowatt-landscaping-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi: 5.0★ from 10 ratings”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MowattLandscaping.135356705.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 5.0★ from 10 ratings”
- Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mowatt%20Landscaping&query_place_id=ChIJDcLDkXk5-4kRQ9KJB9-9E6c) — “Google: 4.5★ from 15 ratings”
  - [Official Website](https://mowattlandscaping.com) — “A South Yarmouth, MA landscaping company offering lawn maintenance, landscape/irrigation installation and repair, mulching, hardscaping, pat…”
  - [Official Website](https://mowattlandscaping.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Dennis, Harwich, Centerville, Brewster, Marstons Mills, Chatham, Orleans, East Falmouth, Osterville, Co…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/south-yarmouth/mowatt-landscaping-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi: 5.0★ from 10 ratings”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MowattLandscaping.135356705.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 5.0★ from 10 ratings”
- Also offers Tree Services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://mowattlandscaping.com) — “A South Yarmouth, MA landscaping company offering lawn maintenance, landscape/irrigation installation and repair, mulching, hardscaping, pat…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/south-yarmouth/mowatt-landscaping-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ They did good work removing the tree. Only issue is a small dent was left on the edge of the roof of a small building close by.”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MowattLandscaping.135356705.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Lawn Care Maintenance and Mowing, Landscape Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery, Waste, Junk, Building Mater…”
- Also offers Junk Removal _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://mowattlandscaping.com) — “A South Yarmouth, MA landscaping company offering lawn maintenance, landscape/irrigation installation and repair, mulching, hardscaping, pat…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MowattLandscaping.135356705.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Lawn Care Maintenance and Mowing, Landscape Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery, Waste, Junk, Building Mater…”

## 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](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mowatt%20Landscaping&query_place_id=ChIJDcLDkXk5-4kRQ9KJB9-9E6c): 4.5★ from 15 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mowatt%20Landscaping&query_place_id=ChIJDcLDkXk5-4kRQ9KJB9-9E6c): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://mowattlandscaping.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/south-yarmouth/mowatt-landscaping-inc-reviews-1.htm): 5.0★ from 10 ratings
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MowattLandscaping.135356705.html): 5.0★ from 10 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kishana Williams · 2025-07-25**: Best landscaping team in town
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · John Crisman · 2025-07-06**: A gentleman in this company’s truck and trailer was at the yarmouth dump yelling, cursing and threatening a man and woman when they asked him to move their conversation elsewhere due to them holding up the line at the dump so no one else could get in.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Vinton Ricketts · 2025-06-26**: Excellent work. with no regrets everything from mowing the lawn to planting the flowers always perfect.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Martin Ricketts · 2025-06-26**: Great experience.. I’m satisfied with his work. Very great job
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · annmarie scarlata · 2025-05-17**: This is our second year with Raldo and his crew . They are the best we have ever had ! They are fast, neat and do excellent work. Raldo is very responsive , friendly and easy to work with . We are planning on being life long  customers.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jack Delaney · 2024-09-04**: Mowatts team did excellent job renovating our garden beds and clearing out invasive vines! Thumbs up!
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Michael Stacy · 2024-09-03**: Almost killed by one of their incompetent drivers today. If they can't drive the trucks properly I doubt they can do good work.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Christine Adams · 2024-07-15**: An amazing company and team. They  could not have been better.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Alice Bowen · 2022-05-24**: Professional lawn service who are neat, professional, and friendly. Moderate cost to do lawn but worth it.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Carolyn Hulten · 2021-09-23**: Mowatt Landscaping did exactly what I wanted them to do in our backyard. They work fast, and are professional and reasonably priced. I will definitely use them again! Thank you Mowatt Landscaping!!!

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