Residential Planting
Your home deserves a landscape that reflects your style. From foundation plantings that frame your entrance to perennial borders that bloom season after season, we create gardens you'll love coming home to.
Planting & Garden Installation in Southeastern MA
Planting Services That Transform Your Property
Contrast Landscape provides professional planting services for homes and businesses in Southeastern MA. From ornamental trees and flowering shrubs to perennial gardens, we plant landscapes that last.
- Site-Specific Selection: Every plant chosen for your soil, sun, and hardiness zone.
- Full Bed Preparation: Soil testing, amendment, and grading before planting.
Who We Serve
Planting Solutions for Every Property Type
Whether you're a homeowner looking to add seasonal color and curb appeal or a property manager maintaining professional landscapes across multiple sites, our planting services are tailored to your specific needs and budget.
Commercial Planting
First impressions start at the curb. We design and install commercial plantings that project professionalism, require minimal maintenance, and stay vibrant through every season with scheduled rotation programs.
What We Plant
Comprehensive Planting Services for Every Vision
From ornamental specimen trees to seasonal flower rotations, our planting team handles every project with the same attention to soil preparation, species selection, and establishment care that keeps your landscape thriving year after year.
Residential Planting
What’s Included
Best For
Homeowners looking to add curb appeal, seasonal color, privacy screening, or create inviting outdoor garden spaces around their property.
Free Design Consultations
Every project starts with a free on-site consultation where we walk your property, discuss your goals, and outline realistic options. You get professional guidance before committing a single dollar.
Full-Service Capabilities
From excavation and masonry to planting and irrigation, we handle every phase of your outdoor project in-house. One company means one vision, one timeline, and one point of responsibility.
One Crew, One Company
Our own crew handles your project from the first visit to the final walkthrough, with one point of contact throughout.
How It Works
From Consultation to a Thriving Landscape
Discuss your project, review the proposed scope and plan the next steps with our team.
Free On-Site Planting Consultation
We start with a visit to your property to understand your vision, evaluate existing conditions, and identify opportunities. During this walk-through, we assess soil quality, sun and shade patterns, drainage, existing plantings, and any challenges like deer pressure or salt exposure. We'll discuss your style preferences, maintenance comfort level, and budget range so our design is grounded in reality from day one. This consultation typically takes 45-60 minutes and is completely free with no obligation.
Custom Planting Plan and Proposal
Based on our site assessment, we develop a detailed planting plan with species selections, spacing layouts, and a phased installation timeline if needed. You'll receive a written proposal with itemized pricing, plant photographs, mature size projections, and care requirements for every species. We walk through the plan together, making adjustments until it matches your vision perfectly.
Site Preparation and Soil Work
Before any plant goes in the ground, we prepare the site properly. This includes removing existing vegetation, testing soil through UMass Extension when needed, adding amendments based on specific plant requirements, and grading beds for proper drainage. If existing plants are being relocated, we carefully transplant them before site work begins. This preparation phase is what separates professional planting from the plant-and-pray approach that leads to failures.
Professional Plant Installation
Installation day is when your property transforms. Our crew arrives with all plants pre-staged and verified for quality. Each plant is positioned according to the approved plan, planted at proper depth with root flare exposed, backfilled with amended soil, and watered deeply. Trees receive staking when wind exposure requires it. We install edging, weed management, and premium mulch to finish every bed with a clean, professional appearance. Most residential projects complete in one to three days.
Establishment Watering and Care Setup
New plantings need consistent moisture during their first growing season. We set up temporary irrigation or provide a detailed watering schedule customized to your specific plants and soil conditions. You'll receive a care guide covering watering frequency, fertilization timing, pruning instructions, and seasonal maintenance tasks. We walk through everything on-site so you feel confident caring for your new landscape from day one.
Follow-Up Visits and Plant Guarantee
We return at 30, 60, and 90 days after installation to inspect plant health, check for signs of stress, and make adjustments as needed. These follow-up visits also give us a chance to discuss future phases, seasonal additions, or ongoing maintenance services to keep your landscape looking its best as it matures.
Let's Bring Your Planting Vision to Life
Whether you're dreaming of a colorful perennial border, a privacy hedge, or a complete landscape transformation, it starts with a conversation. Our free consultation includes a property walkthrough, design ideas, and a detailed proposal, no pressure, no obligation, just expert guidance tailored to your property.
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What Our Clients Say
robert lima jr
Very fair prices, friendly and professional at their jobs. I am very satisfied with the work they did on the property. Will definitely call on them for future work as well. Highly recommended!!!
Angela DiNardo
Henrique and his team are fantastic!!! They are very hard working and meticulous with their work. I called him to quote hydro seeding my front and back yard after putting in a pool last year. His pricing is competitive and best around. I could see grass after just 7 days! He built a retaining wall in the back and it completely framed my yard perfectly. He even helped me find an irrigation company that put in a sprinkler system. I cannot recommend Henrique enough, even my neighbors have used him due to his workmanship. He is also a super nice and trustworthy person. I will be calling him for any future projects I need.
Maxine Daniels Reis
We have had a great experience with Contrast Landscape for our spring clean-up and privacy tree planting. The team was prompt, friendly and efficient. They did a fantastic job clearing our yard and the results look great. Highly recommend working with Henrique, Rebecca and team! We will be using their services in the future.
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Planting Services FAQ for Southeastern Massachusetts
Get answers to the most common questions about our planting services, from species selection and timing to pricing.
Planting costs vary based on the scope of work, plant sizes, and species selected. A foundation planting refresh might start around $2,000-$5,000, while a complete landscape planting with trees, shrubs, and perennials could range from $5,000-$20,000 or more. We provide detailed, itemized proposals after our free consultation so you know exactly what you're getting. We also offer phased installation plans that let you spread the investment across multiple seasons.
Plant selection starts during our on-site consultation where we evaluate your soil type, sun and shade exposure, drainage patterns, wind exposure, deer pressure, and proximity to structures. We combine these site conditions with your aesthetic preferences and maintenance comfort level to select species that will thrive on your specific property. We source from trusted regional nurseries that grow stock acclimated to New England conditions.
Absolutely. Proper soil preparation is one of the most important factors in planting success. We offer soil testing through UMass Extension to identify pH levels, nutrient deficiencies, and organic matter content. Based on results, we amend soil with compost, lime, sulfur, or other materials to create optimal growing conditions. Every planting bed includes thorough preparation with amended soil, proper grading, edging, and premium mulch.
Yes. Many of our projects involve refreshing or enhancing existing landscapes rather than starting from scratch. We can remove overgrown or unhealthy plants, transplant specimens worth saving, and integrate new plantings with what's already working. Our goal is to build on your landscape's strengths while addressing problem areas, always keeping the overall design cohesive and balanced.
Native plants are species that naturally occur in our region and have co-evolved with local wildlife. They typically require less water, fewer amendments, and no pesticides once established. Non-native plants can still perform well but may need more maintenance. We often recommend a blend of both: natives for ecological benefit and low maintenance, with select non-natives for specific color, form, or seasonal interest that native species don't provide.
The first year requires the most attention, primarily regular watering during the establishment period. After that, maintenance depends on what we plant. Native perennial gardens and shrub borders need minimal care: seasonal pruning, occasional dividing, and annual mulch refresh. Annual flower beds need seasonal rotation. We design every planting with your maintenance preferences in mind and provide a custom care guide with seasonal task schedules.
Professional landscaping consistently ranks as one of the highest-return home improvements. Foundation plantings and specimen trees have the biggest impact on curb appeal, which directly influences buyer first impressions. Well-maintained plantings also reduce time on market when selling. Your planting investment grows in value as plants mature.
Serving Southeastern MA
Landscaping and Hardscaping Across the South Shore and Cape Cod
From our base in Hanson, we work across Plymouth County, the South Coast and Cape Cod. Tell us where your property is and we'll confirm availability.
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