Landscaping & Masonry Services in Hingham, MA
Patios, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, and full landscape design for Hingham homeowners — built by a family-owned crew with over 35 years of New England craftsmanship.
Trusted Hingham Landscaping & Hardscape Contractor
Landscaping services in Hingham, MA involve the professional planning, design, installation, and maintenance of outdoor spaces to improve aesthetics, functionality, and property value. D & M Landscape and Construction provides full-service landscaping and masonry for Hingham homes — including paver patios, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, walkways, and complete landscape design — backed by 35+ years of craftsmanship across Massachusetts.
Hingham is a historic South Shore community with coastal exposure, mature tree canopies, and properties that range from waterfront estates near Crow Point to classic colonials in Hingham Centre. Every part of town comes with its own landscape challenges — salt air, wetland buffers, conservation restrictions, glacial soil — and we build for all of them.
From our base in MetroWest, our crew handles every phase of your project under one roof: the initial walkthrough, the design, the build, and the follow-up. No subcontractor handoffs, no surprises — just the same hands-on family-run approach we've used since 1989.
What's Included in Professional Landscaping?
A complete landscaping service in Hingham covers six core categories — from design and installation through long-term maintenance. Here's what each one includes.
- Design & Installation Creating new outdoor spaces including planting trees and shrubs, installing gardens, laying sod, and designing the full landscape layout.
- Hardscaping Installing non-living elements such as patios, retaining walls, walkways, fire pits, and outdoor kitchens.
- Maintenance Regular upkeep including mowing, edging, pruning shrubs, hedge trimming, mulching, and weed control.
- Seasonal Care Spring and fall clean-ups, leaf removal, pruning, and applying mulch to prepare for each Massachusetts season.
- Irrigation & Drainage Installing or repairing sprinkler systems, managing water runoff, grading, and installing French drains and drainage solutions.
- Tree & Plant Health Disease management, fertilizing, and pruning to keep trees and plantings healthy through New England conditions.
Hardscape, Masonry & Outdoor Living for Hingham Properties
These are the projects Hingham homeowners call us for most — the kind of work that turns a backyard into an outdoor living space you actually use year after year.
Patios & Walkways
Custom paver patios, natural stone walkways, and driveways designed to hold up through New England freeze-thaw cycles. Proper base prep, clean edges, and craftsmanship that shows.
Learn MoreStone & Retaining Walls
Engineered retaining walls, decorative stone walls, and sitting walls. Built with proper drainage and base prep so they hold up through coastal storms and seasonal shifts.
Learn MoreMasonry Services
Full-service masonry for Hingham homes: stone veneer, chimneys, front entryways, steps, pillars, and custom stonework that complements the South Shore's classic architecture.
Learn MoreFire Pits & Fire Features
Custom-built fire pits and fire features that become the focal point of your backyard. Gas or wood, stone or brick — designed to work with the rest of your outdoor living space.
Learn MoreOutdoor Kitchens
Outdoor kitchens built for Hingham entertaining — grill stations, countertops, storage, pizza ovens, and full cooking spaces integrated into your patio or pergola.
Learn MoreLandscape Design
Full property landscape design — planting plans, bed layouts, grading, and the full vision for how your Hingham property flows from front entry to backyard.
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35+ Years of Landscape Craftsmanship Across Massachusetts
We're not the biggest landscape company on the South Shore — and that's the point. Hingham homeowners choose D & M because we show up, we own the work, and we're still here when you need us five years later.
- Family-Owned Since 1989Over 35 years of landscape and masonry work in Massachusetts — same family, same standards.
- Full-Service Under One RoofDesign, hardscape, masonry, planting, and maintenance all handled by our crew. No subcontractor runaround.
- Built for New England ConditionsWe design for freeze-thaw, coastal exposure, glacial till soil, and the weather Hingham actually gets.
- Workmanship GuaranteedEvery project backed by our guarantee. If something isn't right, we come back and make it right.
- Clean, Respectful CrewsWe treat your property like it's ours — tidy job sites, clear communication, no surprises mid-project.
Landscape Work Designed for the South Shore
Hingham properties come with their own set of conditions — coastal exposure, conservation overlays, historic character, and the real New England weather that wrecks shortcut work.
Coastal Salt Exposure
Homes near Crow Point, Hingham Harbor, and World's End contend with salt air that degrades softer stone, untreated metals, and the wrong plant selections. We specify materials and plantings that hold up to the coastal environment.
Conservation & Wetland Buffers
Many Hingham parcels border conservation land or fall within wetland buffer zones overseen by the Conservation Commission. We plan around those overlays from the start so projects don't stall during review.
Historic Character of Hingham Centre
Hingham's historic district and surrounding neighborhoods have a strong architectural identity — classic colonials, capes, and farmhouse-style homes. Our hardscape and stonework complements that character instead of fighting it.
Coastal Drainage Challenges
Stormwater management matters more on the South Shore. Between coastal storms, high water tables, and runoff from neighboring lots, drainage is something we design for upfront — not patch in later.
Glacial Till & Coastal Soil
Hingham soil ranges from sandy near the coast to clay-heavy glacial till inland. Both affect drainage, plant selection, and hardscape base prep. We plan for what's actually under your yard.
Freeze-Thaw That Wrecks Bad Work
New England winters separate real craftsmanship from cut corners. We install patios, walkways, and walls with the base prep and drainage they need to survive 20+ years of frost cycles.
Landscaping Across Every Part of Hingham
Each Hingham neighborhood has its own landscape character, and we tailor every project to fit it — from coastal estates to historic centre-village homes.
From First Call to Finished Project
A straightforward process, no high-pressure sales, and clear communication at every step.
On-Site Walkthrough
We visit your Hingham property, walk the space, and talk through what you want to accomplish — no rushed sales pitch.
Design & Proposal
We put together a clear plan and proposal covering scope, materials, and timeline so you know exactly what you're getting.
Professional Build
Our crew handles the full build — excavation, base prep, hardscape, planting, and finish work — start to finish.
Final Walk & Follow-Up
We walk the finished project with you, address anything that needs adjusting, and stand behind the work with our guarantee.
Ongoing Landscape Maintenance & Additional Services
Beyond major hardscape and masonry builds, we keep Hingham properties looking sharp year-round.
Landscape Maintenance Packages
Bronze, Silver, and Gold maintenance packages — weekly lawn care, seasonal cleanups, mulching, bed maintenance, and more. Keep your Hingham property looking its best with no hassle.
Spring & Fall Cleanups
Thorough seasonal cleanups to get your property ready for the growing season or buttoned up for winter. Leaves, debris, bed prep, and pruning all handled.
Landscape Lighting
Low-voltage LED lighting for pathways, architecture, trees, and outdoor living spaces — extending the hours you actually use your Hingham yard.
Grading & Drainage Solutions
Solving wet yards, runoff issues, and South Shore drainage problems with proper grading, French drains, and thoughtful water management.
People Also Ask About Landscaping in Hingham
The most common questions Hingham homeowners ask us — answered directly.
What are basic landscaping services?
Basic landscaping services include lawn maintenance (mowing, edging, fertilizing), seasonal cleanups, mulching, pruning, and basic planting. More comprehensive landscaping adds design and installation work — hardscape features like patios and walls, irrigation, drainage, and full landscape design. In Hingham, most homeowners combine ongoing maintenance with periodic installation projects.
What does a landscaper actually do?
A landscaper plans, designs, installs, and maintains the outdoor spaces around a home or business. That includes lawn care, gardens and plantings, hardscape construction (patios, walls, walkways), drainage and grading, irrigation, and seasonal cleanups. A full-service landscape contractor like D & M handles every phase — from the first walkthrough through long-term care of the finished property.
What's the difference between landscaping and lawn care?
Lawn care focuses on the health of your grass — mowing, fertilization, aeration, weed control, and overseeding. Landscaping is broader: it covers the design, structure, and features of the entire outdoor space, including planting beds, hardscape, drainage, and trees. Most Hingham homeowners need both, which is why we offer integrated landscape maintenance packages.
How much does landscaping cost in Hingham, MA?
Landscaping costs in Hingham vary widely based on scope. Ongoing maintenance packages typically start in the low thousands per season. A new paver patio installation generally ranges from the mid-five figures, depending on size and materials. Larger projects — full backyard renovations with retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, and landscape design — can run well into six figures. We provide a detailed, no-obligation proposal after the on-site walkthrough so you know exactly what your project will cost.
Do I need a permit for landscaping work in Hingham?
Most cosmetic landscaping, planting, and standard patio work doesn't require a permit in Hingham. However, retaining walls above a certain height, work near wetlands or conservation areas, structures like pergolas, and projects affecting drainage may need approvals from the Hingham Conservation Commission or Building Department. We review permit requirements as part of the planning process so nothing gets missed mid-project.
What's the best time to start a landscape project in Hingham?
The active season for landscape and hardscape work in Hingham is roughly April through November. Early planning — calling in winter or early spring — usually gets you on the schedule for the season you want. Waiting until June for a summer project often means falling back to fall or the following year. The sooner you start the conversation, the more options you have.
What's the rule of 3 in landscaping?
The rule of three in landscape design refers to grouping plants, materials, or features in odd numbers — especially threes — to create a more natural, visually balanced look. It applies to plant clusters, accent boulders, lighting placement, and even hardscape elements. It's a core design principle we apply across most Hingham landscape installations.
What are the different types of landscaping?
The main types of landscaping include: softscape (lawns, gardens, trees, and plantings), hardscape (patios, walkways, retaining walls, fire pits, outdoor kitchens), xeriscape (drought-tolerant design), and landscape architecture (full property planning and design). Most Hingham projects combine softscape and hardscape into integrated outdoor living spaces.
How do coastal conditions in Hingham affect landscape design?
Hingham's South Shore location brings salt air, higher humidity near the coast, occasional storm surge near low-lying areas, and a higher water table in some neighborhoods. That affects plant selection (we lean on salt-tolerant varieties near the coast), hardscape materials (corrosion-resistant fixtures and durable stone), and drainage design. Working with local conditions instead of against them is what makes a landscape last.
Do you serve all of Hingham?
Yes. We serve every Hingham neighborhood — Hingham Centre, Crow Point, Hingham Square, Liberty Pole, Bradley Woods, South Hingham, Glad Tidings Plain, Fort Hill, and the surrounding areas. Whether you're near the harbor, in the historic district, or further inland, we can get a crew out for a walkthrough and consultation.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. D & M Landscape and Construction is fully licensed and insured for all the landscape, hardscape, and masonry work we do across Massachusetts. We provide documentation during the consultation.
Do you provide free consultations in Hingham?
Yes. The initial on-site walkthrough and consultation is free and no-pressure. We'll visit your Hingham property, listen to what you want to accomplish, and put together a clear plan and proposal. You decide from there.
Ready to Start Your Hingham Project?
Whether you're planning a new patio, a retaining wall, a full landscape redesign, or ongoing maintenance, we're ready to walk your property and talk through it. Family-owned, Massachusetts-based, and in business since 1989.
508-626-8855 Request a ConsultationD & M Landscape and Construction
Phone: 508-626-8855
Email: info@dmlandscape.net
Address: 33 Cherry Road Framingham mav01701
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