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In December 2012 a client handed Victoria Hibbard a quarter-acre of mud. She made it a research project, hunting bog-loving plants, and the lower garden that came out of it was what the client called a subtle visual spectacle — a vision of "crop circles". Hibbard runs a landscape architecture practice in Belmont, and in several of these accounts the job was the whole arc: the plan, the planting, and someone to run the build. A 2015 client described a complete front-yard overhaul — new retaining wall, new drainage, new walkways, new trees and perennials — and gave her the design, the budgeting and the coordination of it. In 2017, another wrote that a crumbling concrete patio became a garden of antique-style brick and bluestone pavers. A 2018 project began with grading sloped lawns. Several clients describe the same first step: she listens. A 2014 reviewer who works in construction said they came in with their own ideas and wanted someone to bring them all together. A 2016 client wrote that she took a personal interest in their life and how that drove what they needed. The most recent review, from July 2020, describes her partnering through the project and staying willing to modify and adjust. Tight timelines turn up too: a 2016 client came to her with three months of lead time to design and install a patio and planting for a daughter's wedding. The written history is dated — twelve Houzz reviews between 2012 and 2020, a 5.0 average across 16 ratings, and 16 projects on that profile. Her own site is a single page with the business name, phone and email, so the projects and the reviews both sit on Houzz, which also lists License Number 751. The right call for a yard that needs rethinking from the ground up — grading, drainage, hardscape and planting under one plan — with the designer still involved while it gets built. Ask what she is taking on now, whether that includes managing the installation, and how she handles budgeting at the size of your project.
Vicki has been a tremendous listener as she partnered with us throughout our landscape project and beyond. She brings passion, creative ideas, a willingness to modify/adjust, and just plain good sense to her projects. She cares about the work, cares about the client and it shows. She's very reasonable from a cost standpoint and will work within prescribed limits. Highest recommendation--she's dynamite!
We hired Vicki Hibbard to design the plans for our back and side yards. In both places, her ideas and their implementation totally transformed the space. The results far exceeded our imaginations and expectations. The project included grading sloped lawns, installing brick walkways, steps, and lighting. In the backyard, she also created a small and cozy patio space. In both areas, her suggestions for plantings were perfect for us. Everything she selected – flowers, shrubs and trees – are gorgeous to rest your eyes upon, while also being easy to care for. In addition to her excellent artistic and technical skills, Vicki has remarkable interpersonal skills. She truly listens to her clients and carefully considers all possibilities. She is honest, open, patient and flexible – and a delight to work with. She also diplomatically manages the cast of other characters involved – masons, landscapers, lighting experts, etc. In summary, we couldn't be more pleased. We now have a welcoming, beautiful and gracious side entrance (which usually functions as the front one) to our home. Our backyard is now our summer “get away” - where we just love being out there soaking up the view. We highly recommend Vicki Hibbard for landscape architecture and design projects.
Hiring Vicki to design our backyard and front entry was the best home improvement decision we have ever made! Vicki designed a completely new backyard for us, transforming a crumbling concrete patio into a beautiful garden with antique style brick and bluestone pavers. The garden she designed fits perfectly into our yard and into our lifestyle! The plants she chose for the garden are just what we wanted to create an English-style courtyard that is charming, but also low maintenance with an irrigation system. She also created a separate outdoor dining area that is perfect for entertaining. Vicki also came up with a brilliant design for the front of our house, greatly improving the curb appeal of our home while creating a more private and elegant entry. Vicki is not only a talented designer, but she is also patient, answering all our questions, and she is extremely thorough, checking in and visiting during the construction to make sure everything is according to plan. She also has the best team of construction / landscape professionals that work with her to bring her designs to life. We are so happy with Vicki's designs and expertise—she has transformed our home into an oasis in the city and we are extremely grateful for her work.
Vicki isn't just good at what she does, she also truly cares about designing the space that you need. From the moment I met her she took a personal interest in my life and how that drove my needs. If you want a skilled professional who also takes pride in what she does, I highly recommend Vicki.
We hired Vicki to help us completely redo our front yard and back patio. The design that she created for our outdoor areas was truly transformative. Vicki brings an architectural approach to her design while also still being both functional and pragmatic. She was pleasure to work with and very professional. She was attentive in understanding and incorporating our goals and input into her design process, and was diligent throughout the entire process to ensure the quality of the final product. We are delighted with our new outdoor spaces and would highly recommend her services.
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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Victoria D. Hibbard Landscape Architect LLC. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$50 – $70
Typical landscaping service around $60
Detailed craftsmanship5.0
Custom sheds5.0
Fence & carpentry work5.0
Wood and block retaining walls4.9