--- title: "Hillside Nurseries — Landscape Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/hillside-nurseries-pfvwus-pf~2080701033 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2080701033.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Hillside Nurseries" category: ["Landscape Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/3da30149012d81e5_8853-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "823 Washington street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038, United States" latitude: 42.0935 longitude: -71.4058 phone: "(774) 244-7178" website: http://www.hillsidenurseries.com rating: 5 review_count: 41 best_of_houzz_awards: 11 followers: 170 last_updated: 2026-09-04 --- # Hillside Nurseries > Norfolk County's Design-Build Landscape Professional Best of Houzz! Original Houzz profile: [Hillside Nurseries](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/hillside-nurseries-pfvwus-pf~2080701033) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors - **Location:** Franklin, MA - **Serves:** Franklin, Needham, Milford, Walpole, Hopkinton, Foxborough, Bellingham, Westwood, Holliston, Medway, Medfield, Wrentham, Norfolk, Plainville, Millis, Mendon, Hopedale, Dover, Millis-Clicquot, Sherborn, Forestdale, Cumberland, East Walpole, Foxboro, South Walpole - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (41 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2014–2024), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Family owned - 50+ years in business ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - 50+ years in business - Family owned Start planning that landscape project with Hillside Nurseries! We are a retail (brick & mortar) 3 generation family business that also provides landscape & hard-scape design/build service. We are currently booking work for the upcoming 2019 spring season. We offer our services for those who want to tackle a large job and/or clients that want to plan a large project but want to space it out over time. (We do not discriminate against small projects) Expert knowledge and/or a sound landscape plan is one of the critical components to deliver an outdoor room from concept to reality. We offer masonry services: Fire pits, bluestone patios, cobblestone aprons, steps/stairs, paver walks or patio and more! Fully insured. Our normal work range is the metro-west region but we do travel outside this area too. We have done projects on the north shore, the cape, southern NH & RI. So give us a call the initial meet & greet is free! ### Services Provided - Landscape Construction - Hardscaping - Patio Construction - Garden Design - Deck Building - Paver Installation - Retaining Wall Construction - Custom Fire Pits - Pool Landscaping - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Custom Water Features - Masonry - Outdoor Lighting Installation - Outdoor Fireplace Construction - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Landscape Lighting Installation - Deck Repair - Planting - Sod Installation - Tree Planting - Irrigation System Installation - Drip Irrigation Installation - Land Leveling & Grading - Sprinkler System Installation - Gate Installation - Custom Bocce Ball Courts - Site Preparation - Excavating - Irrigation Repair - Dry Wells - Custom Rustic Garden Gates - Interior fireplaces - Masonry Construction & Repair - Stone Patios - Stone Retaining Wall - Unilock Patios ### Areas Served - Franklin - Needham - Milford - Walpole - Hopkinton - Foxborough - Bellingham - Westwood - Holliston - Medway - Medfield - Wrentham - Norfolk - Plainville - Millis - Mendon - Hopedale - Dover - Millis-Clicquot - Sherborn - Forestdale - Cumberland - East Walpole - Foxboro - South Walpole ### Typical Job Cost $5,000.00 - $100,000 and up ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Hillside Nurseries | | Address | 823 Washington street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038, United States | | Phone | (774) 244-7178 | | Website | http://www.hillsidenurseries.com | | Followers on Houzz | 170 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Hillside Nurseries](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/hillside-nurseries-pfvwus-pf~2080701033) - **Website:** http://www.hillsidenurseries.com - **Phone:** (774) 244-7178 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2014–2024), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 41 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Lynne Evers, April 2023** > We are so very happy with the work done by Marc and his crew. He provided guidance and suggestions that improved our original design. They were meticulous and hard working. The front walkway and patio are beautiful! We highly recommend Hillside as they are truly exceptional in their workmanship. **★★★★★ — Beth Simon, Nov. 2021** > Hillside Nurseries transformed our yard with new walkways, walls and plantings. We have the best looking yard in our neighborhood. They were nice and professional throughout the whole process. They told us about all the plantings they were using so we would know how to take care of them. I would highly recommend them for any project. I will use them over and over again. Thanks Hillside for such a wonderful landscape and hardscape project. We love it!!!!!!! **★★★★★ — Dana P, Nov. 2019** > Marc and his crew executed my vision perfectly. He listened to what we wanted, adapted when those desires changed, and always provided options and information so we could make the best choice as some decisions had to be made in real time. Very meticulous and has a great sense of all the technical aspects of the job in addition to the design/aesthetic side. Plan to work with him again soon on the next phase of our landscape design! **Comment from Hillside Nurseries:** > We will post your job to houzz in the spring! Great working with you folks! **★★★★★ — Lauren Originals, Nov. 2019** > Marc and the crew at Hillside Nurseries far exceeded our expectations! We absolutely love our new patio with fire pit and stone wall! It is stunning. Love the way it curves into the landscape so perfectly. Marc also designed a stone apron in front of our barn. His sense of design is amazing - all stones were hand picked to match. These guys are truly professional, meticulous and hard workers -from start to finish! So happy! Thank you, Hillside **Comment from Hillside Nurseries:** > Thank you! We will post your job on houzz come spring! I hope you enjoy the space! **★★★★★ — John, July 2019** > Working with Marc at Hillside Nurseries was absolutely a five star experience. > > Design of the patio: > Marc has a great eye for landscape design. He started with some inspirational images that we sent him and then he designed a beautiful patio. And then re-designed it a few times as we adapted what we wanted. Each time, he incorporated artistic nuance that we would never have thought of. He is great at throwing in a few unexpected elements that really add to the overall feel. Marc really enjoys this part of the job and it shows in his designs. > > Quality of the work: > The patio that Marc and team built was absolutely perfect. He and his team are very skilled at their craft. Marc applies a critical eye to the work as if it is his own patio, and he quickly corrects anything he is not satisfied with. He pays close attention to detail. By the end of the project, we had a beautiful patio that is well beyond what we had expected. And one month after the patio is done, I am still finding small nuances of quality that I did not notice at first. > > Working process: > Marc is a pleasure to work with. He is responsive to questions and is a great communicator across all channels (we mostly texted). He was adept at toggling back and forth between communicating with me and with my wife. We always knew where things stood with the project and stayed aligned with Marc the whole time. **★★★★★ — Adam Payne, Dec. 2018** > Marc and his crew from Hillside Nurseries did an amazing job, from the initial meetings through the design, permitting, and realization of our hardscaping overhaul project. Our home abuts conservation wetlands, and Mark was a valuable partner in navigating the process of hiring wetland scientists and surveyors, and gathering the necessary approvals via hearings with our town conservation commission. He was open, flexible, and collaborative to work with, bringing creative and practical design concepts, and remaining open and responsive to our ideas. The materials and craftsmanship are second to none--the whole crew has remarkable conscientiousness, attention to detail, and skill at both precise and more artistic tasks. Our project was substantial in scope: a 24 foot diameter back patio; a medium sized bluestone patio/landing from the deck; replacement of a rotted wood retaining wall, stairs, and fence with huge stone slab steps and 80 feet of boulders; a complex sweeping obersized geometric front walkway; covering the worn concrete front porch with granite; and clearing feral growth and putting in a crushed stone footprint for installation of a large storage shed. Marc worked well with subcontractors to trench wiring for the shed and replace our aged asphalt driveway, marrying everything up neatly with his hardscape work. Our yard is now much safer and more beautiful and useable for entertaining and family fun. I can't speak highly enough of Marc's and his crew's integrity, competence, attitude, and workmanship! Highly recommended for any size job. **★★★★★ — j R, Dec. 2018** > If you are lucky enough to have Marc do work at your house you will not be disappointed. Marc has done three jobs for me and is a perfectionist. Marc cares and listens about your ideas and then takes them to a whole new level. Easily one of the best Hardscape companies in New England. When he saw something that would look good on my job he added it without cost to me just because it was gonna make the project come together better. Who does that? Hillside Nurseries truly care about their customers and it shows through there work. **★★★★★ — HU-754005991, Oct. 2018** > From start to finish Hillside Nurseries & Florists were great to work with, listening to our vision, designing the perfect landscape plan, brining in the right lighting and irrigation professionals, installing the highest quality plants, sod and creating a custom walkway with excellent craftsmanship. The end result is a new front yard that complements our historic Victorian home. **★★★★★ — Leslie Cammuso, May 2018** > Marc and his team just completed a 540 square foot natural bluestone patio space for us. This is a project we have been dying to do since we bought our home 4 years ago, and we are so excited to finally have the space we have always dreamed of. > > Marc is was very approachable and easy to communicate with at every stage of the project -- from the idea phase through to completion. I was highly impressed by his artistic flair and eye for design, and I truly feel like our patio (and everything he does) is one of a kind that you won't find anywhere else. > > He took into account our lifestyle needs, non-traditional yard shape with existing stone retaining wall, and the natural habitat where our home is, and created a patio that truly looks like it has belonged in our backyard forever. The landscaping (bed design/plants) was superb and truly makes the whole space feel like it "grew there." I can't wait to spend this summer outside enjoying this incredible space, and hope we have the chance to work with Marc and his team on future projects. **★★★★★ — Tim Hughes, Dec. 2017** > This was our second time working with Marc and his team at Hillside and both times were excellent experiences. Marc spent a lot of time working with us on design and budget to create a patio that met our needs. Through the design process he was patient and punctual. The quality of their work is superb, and they do the job the right way the first time around. I would recommend them to anyone who wants a quality project that's thoughtfully designed and well executed! **★★★★★ — mkeefe00, Dec. 2017** > We loved working with Marc at Hillside. He turned our very unattractive backyard into a little haven. The best part was he seemed to have fun doing it. Marc put so much thought into the project and brought a lot of creativity - making the yard so much more interesting and welcoming. We highly recommend working w Hillside! **★★★★★ — User, Nov. 2017** > Marc and his team at Hillside Nursery were outstanding from the idea phase all the way through construction. > We made a few changes and they were extremely flexible and completed all of the work in the same time frame. > I would highly recommend Hillside Nursery for landscape work. ## Selected projects - [Everything but the pool!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/everything-but-the-pool-pj-vj~2585441) - Location: Franklin, MA - Photos: 9 - Description: This was a fun project that was in the making for a few years. The back yard was cleared in 2016 to create a more expansive lawn area. We encountered several large boulders (New England Potatoes) which we arranged on site for design purposes and for the hardscape project in Spring 2017. In 2017 we aimed at creating an expansive hardscape space and gardens. We brought in 1,800 sq. ft. of natural cleft bluestone. The bluestone pattern is a custom design, as well, and it is dominated with large pat… - [Long awaited garden and patio space finally in.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/long-awaited-garden-and-patio-space-finally-in-pj-vj~565270) - Location: Franklin, MA - Photos: 5 - [Outdoor Living Space.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-living-space-pj-vj~179582) - Location: Franklin, MA - Photos: 7 - [Outdoor fireplace & patio. (Before & After)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-fireplace-and-patio-before-and-after-pj-vj~1985620) - Location: Wayland, MA - Photos: 6 - [Rustic Fieldstone Patio Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-fieldstone-patio-oasis-pj-vj~1232590) - Location: Wilmington, MA - Photos: 7 - [Outdoor Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-kitchens-pj-vj~2221332) - Location: Walpole, MA - Photos: 9 - Description: A small set of pictures of some outdoor kitchens we designed and built. - [A landscape re-boot!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-landscape-re-boot-pj-vj~179616) - Location: Wilmington, MA - Photos: 7 - [Comfortable & stylish gathering space for outdoor entertaining.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/comfortable-and-stylish-gathering-space-for-outdoor-entertaining-pj-vj~837250) - Location: Wilmington, MA - Photos: 8 - [Fire Pits](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fire-pits-pj-vj~2616467) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 24 - Description: An informal collection of the fire pits we manufacture. All of these fire pits can be converted to gas/propane at an additional cost. All of our stone fire pits are unique and subtlety different and custom built. We offer our round pits in 4' , 5' and 6' diameter with or without a capping stone. We can custom size your fire pit to your specifications. - [Intimate patio space with a nod to the Cape.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/intimate-patio-space-with-a-nod-to-the-cape-pj-vj~837321) - Location: Wrentham, MA - Photos: 2 - [2 Tier Natural Cleft Bluestone Patio!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2-tier-natural-cleft-bluestone-patio-pj-vj~331690) - Location: Franklin, MA - Photos: 5 - [2 Tier Full- Color Natural Cleft Bluestone Patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2-tier-full-color-natural-cleft-bluestone-patio-pj-vj~270448) - Location: Franklin, MA - Photos: 7 - [Contemporary Bluestone Walkway](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-bluestone-walkway-pj-vj~2807086) - Location: Needham, MA - Photos: 3 - Description: The original walkway was a poorly built pavers walk that had no character. The old walkway was removed and the homeowner requested a contemporary walkway. We had mulled over several mock ups before deciding on this arrangement. 2” bluestone treadstock and steps were used for the walkway. Additional plantings rounded off the project. - [A front foundation landscape makeover.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-front-foundation-landscape-makeover-pj-vj~179359) - Location: Franklin, MA - Photos: 2 - [Bluemist patio retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bluemist-patio-retreat-pj-vj~2221959) - Location: Franklin, MA - Photos: 5 - [Ipe Wood Deck and Natural Cleft Bluestone Patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ipe-wood-deck-and-natural-cleft-bluestone-patio-pj-vj~363439) - Location: Medfield, MA - Photos: 4 - [Bluestone patio and plantings replace a tired old deck!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bluestone-patio-and-plantings-replace-a-tired-old-deck-pj-vj~229069) - Location: Franklin, MA - Photos: 3 - [Privacy Wall and Garden Gate with a nod to Game of Thrones!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/privacy-wall-and-garden-gate-with-a-nod-to-game-of-thrones-pj-vj~2919140) - Location: Franklin, MA - Photos: 4 - Description: This is an on going project with a courtyard, outdoor kitchen and patio work to follow in 2018. The bulk of the wall is made up of reclaimed granite barn and house cellars. It was a fun build with added history, as all the granite was from local historic/defunct quarries of yesteryear. Milford Pink, Quincy blue and Cape Ann are what I could identify. We added a 4" blue stone copping stone was added to the top of the wall. In addition, lights were installed under the copping stone to wash the wal… - [Roasted marshmallows anyone?](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/roasted-marshmallows-anyone-pj-vj~194434) - Location: Franklin, MA - Photos: 1 - [Front Steps!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/front-steps-pj-vj~181758) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 [See all 35 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/hillside-nurseries-pfvwus-pf~2080701033) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/840717886.m3u8?s=67ce59168bf403f62310d2cbd38f7ffc93b01c37&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Community Q&A **Q: What kind of mulch is that?** *(in Photo Questions)* Is it gorilla hair/redwood? Thx A: Hemlock Mulch. **Q: Love the pink flowered plant- what is it called?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: At the very bottom of the page is Nepta "walkers low". Around the base of the Dogwood is Salvia "may night". And at the base of the dwarf pine north of the patio and other perennials are 3 Dianthus. **Q: Hi there! What is the name of the green and orange shrub in the photo?** *(in Photo Questions)* I really like how it diffuses the color array you have there, without drawing too much attention, remaining yet interesting by itself. Thanks! A: Thanks, that's just an azalea. It had just pushed new growth and I took the photo in the early morning.......or early evening. That's when I typically take photos. My guess the orange hue was a result of the camera's sensor and light that was present at the time. Morning or evenings is the best time to take shots. **Q: Patio materials** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi could you please provide the patio material. I live in NJ also and am doing a patio and I'm being swayed away fr Bluestone be of the heat factor and was seeing if this is bluestone or another material that's better with heat. Thanks in advance A: Travertine does not retain heat quite as much as most stone or manufactured pavers. You will be limited on sizes...I have not seen it available in large panels like bluestone. A more $$ material too. **Q: where can I get this tile?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Your looking at multicolored/full color natural cleft bluestone. A mouthful! You can find it at most masonry retail centers. Not sure where you live? **Q: Is this a river Birch Clump??** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Yes, It is Heritage River Birch. A great lowland birch and one of the most disease and insect resistant birch trees in the market. However, they are susceptible to winter moth caterpillars. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-04.*