# Ponderosa Landscaping

**Trade:** Landscaping · **Address:** 4850 State Hwy, Eastham, MA 02642 · **Phone:** (508) 255-4773 · **Website:** https://ponderosacapecod.com/?utm_campaign=gmb · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.9/5** (medium confidence) — from 12 reviews across 7 sources.
92% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Ponderosa Landscaping is one of the Outer Cape's longest-running landscape firms — a family-run Eastham operation founded by Paul Moore around 1979–1980 that pairs a full design-build-and-maintain landscaping arm with an on-site retail garden center. The business also appears as Ponderosa Landscaping & Stoneworks and under the Saint Aubin Nurseries name, with a second South Dennis location noted on its BBB profile. Nearly five decades on one stretch of Route 6 is rare on Cape Cod, and the written record reads like a firm customers keep for years.

The strongest accounts are dated but unusually detailed. In Houzz reviews written between 2016 and 2019, homeowners described a Japanese garden designed and built from scratch, multiple retaining-wall, stairway and walkway projects, an underground sprinkler installation, tree trimming handled 'with care,' and one client with both residential and commercial properties who said the company had worked for them flawlessly over 15 years. Several of those reviews named crew members and praised the ongoing weekly and seasonal maintenance that followed the builds. More recent Google feedback centers on the garden-center side: a January 2026 reviewer called the staff the nicest with amazing prices, and 2023 visitors described attentive, courteous help choosing plants. Across platforms the record is uniformly positive — 4.7 stars from 18 Google ratings, a perfect 5.0 from 7 Houzz reviews, a BBB A+ grade and no complaints or government actions on file.

The team page lists a Massachusetts Certified Landscape Professional on staff and describes crews as OSHA-trained, and the Houzz service list runs well beyond mowing — fire pits, water features, pond construction, pool landscaping, edible gardens and full landscape plans.

Two things are worth asking about. The company's Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor registration (174216, held by Ponderosa Nurseries Inc) existed but has expired — much of its work (planting, maintenance, tree care) doesn't require one, but if you're hiring for hardscape construction attached to the house, ask where that registration stands today. And because the detailed landscaping reviews are several years old, ask for recent design-build references; the newer public feedback speaks more to the nursery than to construction.

For Lower and Outer Cape homeowners who want one firm to design, install and then keep maintaining a property — with a nursery on site — Ponderosa's longevity, clean complaint record and consistently specific praise make it a strong candidate.

**Strengths:**
- Nearly five decades in Eastham — family-run since circa 1979 under founder Paul Moore
- Detailed design-build praise — dated Houzz accounts describe a custom Japanese garden, retaining walls and walkways, and 15 years of flawless service for one client
- Clean cross-platform record — 4.7★ on Google, 5.0★ on Houzz, BBB A+ with no complaints on file
- One-stop property care — design, installation, ongoing maintenance and an on-site garden center

**Concerns:**
- MA Home Improvement Contractor registration 174216 (Ponderosa Nurseries Inc) has expired — ask about it before hardscape construction attached to the home
- The most detailed landscaping reviews date to 2016–2019; recent public feedback speaks mostly to the garden center

**Where sources disagree:**
- BBB shows an A+ grade but the business is not BBB accredited
- The business appears under multiple names: Ponderosa Landscaping, Ponderosa Landscaping & Stoneworks, and Saint Aubin Nurseries / Saint Aubin Equipment Center

## Claims & citations

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

- Family-run Eastham business founded by Paul Moore circa 1979–1980, operating a landscaping company alongside an on-site retail garden center; BBB lists alternate names Saint Aubin Nurseries and Saint Aubin Equipment Center and a second South Dennis location. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://ponderosacapecod.com) — “A family-run, Eastham-based landscape design, construction, masonry and maintenance company serving Cape Cod's Lower and Outer Cape for over…”
  - [Official Website](https://ponderosacapecod.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Founded circa 1979-1980 by Paul Moore, who moved from Annapolis, MD to Cape Cod and started the company; jo…”
  - [Official Website](https://ponderosacapecod.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Founded and managed by Paul Moore; described on-site as a family-run business.”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/eastham/profile/landscape-contractors/ponderosa-landscaping-stoneworks-0021-33995) — “BBB overview profile confirms the business at the same Eastham address and phone, run by owner Paul E. Moore (manager Peter McKendrie); NOT …”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/eastham/profile/landscape-contractors/ponderosa-landscaping-stoneworks-0021-33995) — “BBB profile for Ponderosa Landscaping & Stoneworks (alternate names Saint Aubin Nurseries, Saint Aubin Equipment Center) at 4850 State Hwy, …”
- Dated Houzz reviews (2016–2019) describe detailed, high-end project work — a custom Japanese garden, retaining walls, stairways and walkways, an underground sprinkler system and tree trimming — with several clients praising flawless service over many years, one citing 15 years of residential and commercial work. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ponderosa-landscaping-and-stonework-pfvwus-pf~2048847686) — “5★ Ponderosa was very responsive and professional. Our tree trimming work was completed with care and with our concerns in mind. Would highl…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ponderosa-landscaping-and-stonework-pfvwus-pf~2048847686) — “5★ I want to commend Charles Wentz and Brian, Ron, and Romerio (I don't know their last names) for their very professional attitude and the …”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ponderosa-landscaping-and-stonework-pfvwus-pf~2048847686) — “5★ Ponderosa offers quality, reliable work, not always an easy thing to find on Cape Cod. They have worked on several retaining wall, stairw…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ponderosa-landscaping-and-stonework-pfvwus-pf~2048847686) — “5★ They came up with a great design for landscaping our property and executed it excellently. It is more beautiful than we had even expected…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ponderosa-landscaping-and-stonework-pfvwus-pf~2048847686) — “5★ An outstanding soup-to-nuts firm with everything from design through installation and maintenance. We call them to solve inherited existi…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ponderosa-landscaping-and-stonework-pfvwus-pf~2048847686) — “5★ Love, love, love Ponderosa. Great people. Dependable, courteous and thorough. They've done everything from installing an underground spri…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ponderosa-landscaping-and-stonework-pfvwus-pf~2048847686) — “Houzz profile confirms the business (same Eastham MA address/phone/website), showing a 5.0/5 average from 7 substantive, varied reviews (sev…”
- Uniformly positive platform record: 4.7★ from 18 Google ratings, 5.0★ from 7 Houzz reviews, and a BBB A+ grade with no complaints or government actions on the profile. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ponderosa%20Landscaping&query_place_id=ChIJi6x4KyFm-4kRI1ArGY5r26E) — “Google: 4.7★ from 18 ratings”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/eastham/profile/landscape-contractors/ponderosa-landscaping-stoneworks-0021-33995) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ponderosa-landscaping-and-stonework-pfvwus-pf~2048847686) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 7 ratings”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/eastham/profile/landscape-contractors/ponderosa-landscaping-stoneworks-0021-33995) — “BBB profile for Ponderosa Landscaping & Stoneworks (alternate names Saint Aubin Nurseries, Saint Aubin Equipment Center) at 4850 State Hwy, …”
- Recent Google reviews praise the garden-center side — a January 2026 reviewer described the nicest staff and amazing prices, and 2023 visitors described attentive, courteous help selecting plants. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tOamMzQkZZMlp2VG5wcVpXazBTV3BDT0Y5MlNFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xa1db6b8e192b5023!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkNjc3BFY2ZvTnpqZWk0SWpCOF92SEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ali Thompson was the nicest person ever. Amazing prices and deals. Would definitely recommend to friends.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwMUlyZG53RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xa1db6b8e192b5023!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDp1IrdnwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Every time I contacted their office, they were so courteous and pleasant.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKaU5iWHhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xa1db6b8e192b5023!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICJiNbXxgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Visited yesterday looking for shrubs, perennials and color to spruce up our property for a big event in July. The staff were, attentive, …”
- A Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor registration (174216) held by Ponderosa Nurseries Inc existed but is expired per the state registry. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 174216 registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: Ponderosa Nurseries Inc”
- The company's MA HIC registration has lapsed — not required for planting, maintenance or tree work, but worth asking about before hiring for hardscape construction attached to the home. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 174216 registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: Ponderosa Nurseries Inc”
- Hardscaping and stonework — retaining walls, patios, walkways, fire pits, water features and pond construction appear across the Houzz service list, the BBB profile and homeowner project accounts. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ponderosa-landscaping-and-stonework-pfvwus-pf~2048847686) — “5★ Ponderosa offers quality, reliable work, not always an easy thing to find on Cape Cod. They have worked on several retaining wall, stairw…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ponderosa-landscaping-and-stonework-pfvwus-pf~2048847686) — “Services offered (Houzz): Custom Fire Pits, Custom Water Features, Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Edible Gardens, Garden Design, Hardscaping,…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/eastham/profile/landscape-contractors/ponderosa-landscaping-stoneworks-0021-33995) — “BBB profile for Ponderosa Landscaping & Stoneworks (alternate names Saint Aubin Nurseries, Saint Aubin Equipment Center) at 4850 State Hwy, …”
- Landscape design-build with ongoing weekly and seasonal maintenance, plus an on-site garden center selling locally grown plants. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://ponderosacapecod.com) — “A family-run, Eastham-based landscape design, construction, masonry and maintenance company serving Cape Cod's Lower and Outer Cape for over…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUNmJyWWN3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xa1db6b8e192b5023!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICT6brYcw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “4★ Super friendly and many plants,flowers and veggies locally grown varieties”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ponderosa-landscaping-and-stonework-pfvwus-pf~2048847686) — “5★ They came up with a great design for landscaping our property and executed it excellently. It is more beautiful than we had even expected…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ponderosa-landscaping-and-stonework-pfvwus-pf~2048847686) — “5★ An outstanding soup-to-nuts firm with everything from design through installation and maintenance. We call them to solve inherited existi…”
- Staff credentials are self-described: a Massachusetts Certified Landscape Professional on the team and OSHA-trained crews, per the company's own site. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://ponderosacapecod.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Massachusetts Certified Landscape Professional (staff credential, per Meet the Team page)”
  - [Official Website](https://ponderosacapecod.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: OSHA-trained crew (self-described)”
- Read of 4.0 near the 3.58 anchor: the comment pool is small (12 weighted reviews) and the most detailed accounts are 2016–2019, but the record is uniformly positive across two platforms with substantive project detail and zero complaints; nothing in the packet contradicts the platform headlines. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ponderosa%20Landscaping&query_place_id=ChIJi6x4KyFm-4kRI1ArGY5r26E) — “Google: 4.7★ from 18 ratings”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ponderosa-landscaping-and-stonework-pfvwus-pf~2048847686) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 7 ratings”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ponderosa-landscaping-and-stonework-pfvwus-pf~2048847686) — “Houzz profile confirms the business (same Eastham MA address/phone/website), showing a 5.0/5 average from 7 substantive, varied reviews (sev…”
- Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://ponderosacapecod.com) — “A family-run, Eastham-based landscape design, construction, masonry and maintenance company serving Cape Cod's Lower and Outer Cape for over…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/eastham/profile/landscape-contractors/ponderosa-landscaping-stoneworks-0021-33995) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Landscape work”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ponderosa-landscaping-and-stonework-pfvwus-pf~2048847686) — “5★ They came up with a great design for landscaping our property and executed it excellently. It is more beautiful than we had even expected…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ponderosa-landscaping-and-stonework-pfvwus-pf~2048847686) — “Services offered (Houzz): Custom Fire Pits, Custom Water Features, Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Edible Gardens, Garden Design, Hardscaping,…”
- Also offers Masonry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ponderosa-landscaping-and-stonework-pfvwus-pf~2048847686) — “5★ Ponderosa offers quality, reliable work, not always an easy thing to find on Cape Cod. They have worked on several retaining wall, stairw…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ponderosa-landscaping-and-stonework-pfvwus-pf~2048847686) — “Services offered (Houzz): Custom Fire Pits, Custom Water Features, Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Edible Gardens, Garden Design, Hardscaping,…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/eastham/profile/landscape-contractors/ponderosa-landscaping-stoneworks-0021-33995) — “BBB profile for Ponderosa Landscaping & Stoneworks (alternate names Saint Aubin Nurseries, Saint Aubin Equipment Center) at 4850 State Hwy, …”
- Also offers Tree Services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ponderosa-landscaping-and-stonework-pfvwus-pf~2048847686) — “5★ Ponderosa was very responsive and professional. Our tree trimming work was completed with care and with our concerns in mind. Would highl…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ponderosa-landscaping-and-stonework-pfvwus-pf~2048847686) — “Services offered (Houzz): Custom Fire Pits, Custom Water Features, Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Edible Gardens, Garden Design, Hardscaping,…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

Status: **expired** (#174216, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-22, 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=Ponderosa%20Landscaping&query_place_id=ChIJExyigI-erY0RIyaCZTN5AGo): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ponderosa%20Landscaping&query_place_id=ChIJExyigI-erY0RIyaCZTN5AGo): 4.7★ from 18 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ponderosa%20Landscaping&query_place_id=ChIJExyigI-erY0RIyaCZTN5AGo): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/eastham/profile/landscape-contractors/ponderosa-landscaping-stoneworks-0021-33995): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/eastham/profile/landscape-contractors/ponderosa-landscaping-stoneworks-0021-33995): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/ponderosa-landscaping-eastham-3): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://ponderosacapecod.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ponderosa-landscaping-and-stonework-pfvwus-pf~2048847686): 5.0★ from 7 ratings
- [Local Chambers of Commerce](https://members.easthamchamber.com/list/member/ponderosa-landscaping-246): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Laurel Thompson · 2026-01-18**: Ali Thompson was the nicest person ever. Amazing prices and deals. Would definitely recommend to friends.
- **4/5 · Google Reviews · Stephan Ghelfi · 2024-05-16**: Super friendly and many plants,flowers and veggies locally grown varieties
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Hernani Del Giudice · 2023-08-16**: Every time I contacted their office, they were so courteous and pleasant.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Paul Tingley · 2023-06-19**: Visited yesterday looking for shrubs, perennials and color to spruce up our property for a big event in July. The staff were, attentive, courteous and extremely helpful in helping me find the right colors for all different areas on the property. Highly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Gonzalo Trejo · 2022-01-28**: Nyne
- **5/5 · Houzz · Frank Cross · 2019-10-16**: Ponderosa was very responsive and professional. Our tree trimming work was completed with care and with our concerns in mind. Would highly recommend Ali for tree trimming work.
- **5/5 · Houzz · Don Melnick · 2016-07-28**: I want to commend Charles Wentz and Brian, Ron, and Romerio (I don't know their last names) for their very professional attitude and the excellent quality of their work. They did a truly excellent job in designing and creating a Japanese garden on our property. I would gladly recommend this team to …
- **5/5 · Houzz · HU-9529104 · 2016-07-10**: Ponderosa offers quality, reliable work, not always an easy thing to find on Cape Cod. They have worked on several retaining wall, stairway and walkway projects around our property, and the results are outstanding. They also perform weekly and seasonal maintenance, and do an excellent job. They are …
- **5/5 · Houzz · John Spicer · 2016-06-08**: They came up with a great design for landscaping our property and executed it excellently. It is more beautiful than we had even expected. They have always been very professional and helpful. They continue to do the maintenance, and have always done that very well.
- **5/5 · Houzz · HU-643764 · 2016-06-07**: Great recommendations, excellent installation, fair pricing, and very nice people to work with. We love our grass, bushes, and other plantings. They are all thriving.

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