Updated GN Recommended Lawn Care Provider Listing

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Green Newton

The following are landscapers who:

  • Understand and abide by Newton’s New Leaf Blower Ordinance (implemented 1/17/17)
  • Work in Newton
  • Will rake if asked, and, occasionally use electric or, in some cases, gas-powered leaf blowers
  • Are stewards of the Earth

 

  • ECOQUIET LAWN CARE 
    Offers pest control without hazards to your health and in harmony with nature, and full service landscaping and maintenance with quiet green technologies. (George Carrette. 978-201-0061)
  • GO GREEN LAWN CARE
    Winner of the 2017 Green Business Award from the Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce!
    GoGreen uses one electric blower sparingly, uses zero gas-powered blowers, and, mostly rakes.  (Michael DeLacy. 617-504-9405)
  • FINE GARDENERS 
    We work with nature, not against it. Paul will rake if asked, and, uses electric and gas-powered blowers occasionally. (Paul Marini, MCH, MCA, AOLCP (NOFA).  508-245-6017)
  • INSPIRATIONAL GARDENS
    An organic and ecologically based landscaping company. They will use no leaf blowers if requested and try to use leaf blowers as little as possible. They are committed to abiding by Newton’s new leaf blower ordinance. (John V. Rice.  978-274-5633 or 617-633-1717)
  • JEFF KLEIN LANDSCAPING
    Landscaping, gardening, and seasonal cleanups done entirely by hand or electric
    tools only–no loud gas-powered machines. Also can build raised garden beds, install compost bins, tap maple trees, or build a chicken coop. MS in Forest Ecology and Natural Resources from Cornell University. (Jeff Klein.  617-858-1810)
  • MOODSCAPES
    Organic design, maintenance and more. Abiding by Newton’s leaf blower ordinance, do their best to avoid leaf blowers. (Judith Lipson-Rubin.  781-488-3200)
  • SETH BERMAN GARDENERS
    Abiding by Newton’s new leaf blower ordinance, they will rake if asked and do all they can to take good care of the earth. (Seth Berman. 857-829-0257)
  • T. J. COLLINS LANDSCAPING
    Winner of the 2018 Green Business Award from the Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce!
    The company has solar panels on their truck and all their equipment including lawn mowers and leaf blowers are electric. (Terry Collins. 781-449-1404)
  • A YARD AND A HALF LANDSCAPING
    Committed to sustainable and organic practices, they design, build, and maintain beautiful and healthy outdoor spaces. They are committed to abiding by Newton’s new leaf blower ordinance. ([email protected], 781-788-8855)

(Updated 7/2018)