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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Sunshine Landscaping Company, Inc.. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$50 – $70
Typical landscaping service around $60
Sunshine Landscaping Co., Inc. is a Cherry Valley business that the company says has served Worcester and nearby towns since 1982, with Stephen Crowe identified as founder and owner. Its stated work spans lawn mowing and care, landscape installation and maintenance, hand pruning, seasonal cleanup, and snow removal, with a sustainability focus and Massachusetts horticultural and landscape credentials claimed on its site. The customer history is sharply mixed. In a 2024 review, one GreenCare for Troops customer praised friendly, professional lawn care and said they would recommend the service; another 2024 reviewer said the company usually fit last-minute yard and snow requests within a day or so. But a separate 2024 reviewer described repeated debris being blown into a backyard, while 2022 and 2021 reviews described an estimate visit that never happened, an abusive phone exchange and unanswered owner email, weak lawn maintenance, and damage allegedly connected to plowing. Before booking, ask exactly how cleanup debris will be handled and what quality checks are included in recurring lawn service. If snow work is part of the job, confirm property-protection practices and responsibility for fence or edging damage in writing; the older complaints make those details material. This may fit a homeowner seeking a long-established local landscaping and snow provider, especially where service-area coverage and sustainable practices matter. The written history is not one-sided, so get the scope, visit timing, cleanup standard, and damage terms clear before committing.
Sunshine mowed my lawn for free this summer through the GreenCare for Troops program. They were always friendly, professional, and did a great job taking care of my lawn. I would definitely recommend their services!
Had to leave a review. I live behind a vacant lot and this company, for years, has REPEATEDLY blown garbage and debris from the lot into my backyard rather than cleaning it up like they are hired. It happened again about 5 minutes ago. Instead of blowing the debris and leaves towards the street (which they’d actually have to clean up) they choose to blow it against/through my fence and then it all becomes my problem. If you’re going to take a job maintaining a lot, stop making the litter you should be cleaning up MY and my neighbors responsibility. Next time you return I will be over the fence making sure you stop doing it. Blow to the west, not the east. I’ve had it.
We use Sunshine for yard and snow maintenance. They always do a good job, and can usually fit last minute requests in within a day or so.
Used Sunshine for 7yrs they WERE fantastic. Had to stop using—Fast forward 5 yrs…called for a estimate, guy was coming out…never came to door, never made an attempt… etc. called and asked what happened. An EXTREMELY rude woman screamed at me that I wasn’t home & I said I was and she screamed WE DO T WANT YOUR BUSINESS & slammed down the phone!!! So much for repeat business. I emailed the owner Steve Crowe & explained the situation and asked for him to at least respond back and he did not…. I am shocked at how BAD this company is now and how they treat customers. DO NOT use them!!! With the economy headed downward, they will be out of business sooner than later… Too bad they just don’t give a s*** —- their loss!!
Purchased a Multi-family that had the lawn taken care of for years previous to the purchase by Sunshine Landscaping and was plowed seasonally by them as well. The yard is a patch of weeds broken up with the occasional dead spot. I kept them on for a year and it's still a weed patch. My personal experience with their service was that they show up once every two weeks to mow for 15 mins and nothing else. I cancelled my service with them and never looked back. As for their plow service. They broke the neighbors fence and pulled up the edging stones before I purchased the property. I also kept the plow service for 1 season after the purchase and found the service mediocre at best. Half-hearted tries to get everywhere the snow fell and absolutely never did more then one pass. I often had to shovel afterwards just to get by. Though they did show up every time. I'd highly recommend looking elsewhere.
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