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Al and his team were incredible and so communicative! They’ve done so much work for my yard and I’ll continue to use them for projects. We love our patio
stephanie rego
June 2026 · Verified Client
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Turning small Boston backyards into aesthetic, high-end private oases. Specializing in masonry, turf, and urban design.
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$10k - $100k+ Projects
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We move beyond basic maintenance to offer transformative design and build services tailored for the discerning urban homeowner.
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Small-Yard Makeovers
We specialize in 'postage stamp' yards, maximizing every inch of space to create functional, beautiful urban retreats.
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Rat Proofing Solutions
A crucial service for city living. We integrate specialized barriers and materials into the landscape design to keep pests out permanently.
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Patios & Hardscapes
Expert installation of brick, bluestone, and paver patios that honor Boston's historic aesthetic while providing modern durability.
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Synthetic Turf
High-end, realistic artificial grass that provides a lush green look year-round with zero maintenance or mud.
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Fire Pits
Custom-built gas or wood-burning fire pits that become the centerpiece of your outdoor evening gatherings.
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Water Features
Tranquil waterfalls and fountains designed to mask city noise and create a serene atmosphere.
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Featured Work
From postage-stamp backyards to sprawling rooftop terraces.
Client Experiences
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Allan and his team did an incredible job on my yard and front walkway. I appreciate his communication, style and attention to detail in his work. All of his team is absolutely courteous and respectful of all of my personal comings and goings and it has been an amazing experience .
Yuliya Borowski
June 2026 · Verified Client
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Allan and team have been doing landscape and hardscape work for many years at our home in Cambridge. He’s always creative with our “city yard” and has helped us to optimize the green space around our property. His team is professional, and I appreciate that’s he’s always present to oversee their work. They always leave our house looking much better! His prices are reasonable, and he is responsive (even when things are busy).
Jenna Sirkin
June 2026 · Verified Client
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Allan was amazing to work with! We designed our backyard space with him and wanted to create a mini oasis with lots of plants and good lighting. He worked super efficiently in getting our yard done in two days before a family event. He is super easy to talk to and very reasonable. He did a walkthrough with us at Mahoneys prior to choose plants and flowers as well and was super knowledgeable! I look forward to working with him to maintain our space and am so grateful. He has experience with Somerville and knows the area very well which makes it even more seamless. He visited multiple times too in advance to make sure he understood our vision.
Nitasha and Tejas
May 2026 · Verified Client
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I recently engaged Allan Spires of American Elm Landscape to do a thorough Spring clean up of my property in Cambridge. He and his crew did a very good, thorough job removing leaves, thousands of tree saplings and applying mulch. This was the first time I employed him and will do so, again, next Spring
David Berger
May 2026 · Verified Client
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Allan and his crew are fantastic. They did the entire hardscaping around our pool in 2023 and came back in 2026 to help with repairs after a pool renovation. Each project was done with thoughtful care, great expertise, and attention to detail. We couldn’t recommend him more highly.
Alyssa Saraswat
May 2026 · Verified Client
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