--- title: "Holmes Fine Gardens — Landscape Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/holmes-fine-gardens-pfvwus-pf~222202773 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~222202773.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Holmes Fine Gardens" category: ["Landscape Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7d03b4e3003fe69e_4840-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "PO Box 279, Newtown, Connecticut 06470, United States" latitude: 41.3931 longitude: -73.3167 phone: "(203) 599-3997" website: https://holmesfinegardens.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 18 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 1 last_updated: 2026-09-21 --- # Holmes Fine Gardens > Providing Beautiful Landscapes for North Fairfield County Original Houzz profile: [Holmes Fine Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/holmes-fine-gardens-pfvwus-pf~222202773) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors - **Location:** Newtown, CT - **Serves:** Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk, Danbury, Greenwich, Fairfield, Shelton, Trumbull, New Milford, Newtown, Westport, Ridgefield, Bethel, Southbury, Monroe, Brookfield, Seymour, New Fairfield, Oxford, Sandy Hook, Redding, Middlebury, Easton, Heritage Village, Georgetown, Weston, Redding Center, Bridgewater, Hawleyville, Brookfield Center, Stevenson - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (18 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2022–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Locally owned - Eco-friendly - Weekend consultations - Responds Quickly ### Business highlights - Locally owned - Eco-friendly - Weekend consultations - Responds Quickly At Holmes Fine Gardens we are committed to providing beautiful landscapes that protect the diversity of the land and its surroundings. We approach projects from a holistic standpoint, assessing your entire property as well as abutting neighbors' to protect and enhance the natural elements of each property. As stewards of the earth, we strive to use only organic methods where applicable. We work toward sustainable landscapes that are attractive, long-lasting, save water, use less fertilizer to maintain, and are free of potentially dangerous chemicals and substances for the families we serve and the environment we share. Our goal is to maximize a property's value while minimizing its environmental impact. And we don't stop there. We strive to operate all aspects of our business in a sustainable manner - from careful selection of materials and equipment to the reuse and recycling of materials both on-site and off-site. \*Professional Affiliations: Ecological Landscape Association CT Nursery and Landscape Association. ### Services Provided - Landscape Construction - Hardscaping - Landscape Maintenance - Garden Design - Patio Construction - Retaining Wall Construction - Pool Landscaping - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Custom Water Features - Masonry - Swimming Pool Construction - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Planting - Landscape Drainage System Installation - Sod Installation - Tree Planting - Pond Construction - Land Leveling & Grading - Sprinkler System Installation - Lawn Care - Mulching - Site Preparation - Organic Gardens - Edible Gardens - Living Walls - Tree Removal - Lawn Mowing - Tree Pruning - Hedge Trimming - Lawn Aeration - Lawn Treatment & Fertilization - Lawn Seeding - Stump Removal - Weed Control - Potted Plants - Stump Grinding - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Native Meadow Installation - Snow Removal - Stone Installation - Stone Masonry ### Areas Served - Bridgeport - Stamford - Norwalk - Danbury - Greenwich - Fairfield - Shelton - Trumbull - New Milford - Newtown - Westport - Ridgefield - Bethel - Southbury - Monroe - Brookfield - Seymour - New Fairfield - Oxford - Sandy Hook - Redding - Middlebury - Easton - Heritage Village - Georgetown - Weston - Redding Center - Bridgewater - Hawleyville - Brookfield Center - Stevenson ### Typical Job Cost $0 - 40,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Holmes Fine Gardens | | Address | PO Box 279, Newtown, Connecticut 06470, United States | | Phone | (203) 599-3997 | | Website | https://holmesfinegardens.com | | License Number | 576986, \#S-3733, B-1959 | | Followers on Houzz | 1 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/holmesfinegardens - Blog — https://holmesfinegardens.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Holmes Fine Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/holmes-fine-gardens-pfvwus-pf~222202773) - **Website:** https://holmesfinegardens.com - **Phone:** (203) 599-3997 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - CT Arborists License - CT Custom Grounds Supervisor License - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2022–2026), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 18 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 48.0 - Value: 49.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Lisa M, Nov. 2024** > Dan Holmes and his team are professional, very educated about landscape design, creative, respectful of our time, polite, honest, and hardworking. They did a big overhaul of our 2 acres by pulling up sod, replacing it with native pollinators, trees, meadows, and boulders. Then they added bulbs for Spring. We are thrilled with the results! ### All 18 reviews **★★★★★ — Dwight Blaha, Nov. 2025** > Dan and his team have done a wonderful job working with us on our landscaping. From start to finish they listened to our goals, provided inspiration, and then executed perfectly. Their follow-up and on-going support has been just as good. Highly recommend! **Comment from Holmes Fine Gardens:** > Thank you for the review, Dwight, we appreciate your positive words! **★★★★★ — Marley Kessler, Nov. 2025** > Dan & his team are wonderful to work with. I love that I was able to use him from design to install, and his team is so thoughtful & knowledgeable about what works. Even when our landscaping was planted and they were "done" - Dan checked in with us almost weekly to either stop by, answer questions, look into any problem areas, help with watering tips, etc. We hope to work with Dan for many more projects in the future as well! **Comment from Holmes Fine Gardens:** > Thanks so much for your review, Marley. We really appreciate your kind words and look forward to working with you on your next project! **★★★★★ — Sarah Sullivan, Nov. 2025** > Highly recommend! The Holmes Fine Gardens team is amazing. From initial contact, through planning and completion, they were a pleasure to work with. They have helped us with three separate projects and with each, our expectations have been exceeded. From reworking existing landscaping, to a complete vision and completion of a patio, stonework and gorgeous gardens, their expertise and professionalism is exceptional. Can't wait to tackle our next project with the Holmes Fine Gardens team! **Comment from Holmes Fine Gardens:** > Thanks so much for your review, Sarah. We really appreciate your kind words and look forward to working with you on your next project! **★★★★★ — Robert Birch, Oct. 2024** > Our property was in pretty bad shape when we contacted Holmes Fine Gardens. Dan and his group worked closely with us to come up with a plan and a schedule that would make it financially viable. The results have exceeded our expectations. Everybody with Holmes is not only professional, but also friendly. They often go above and beyond what is expected. I cannot recommend them more highly. **Comment from Holmes Fine Gardens:** > Thank you for the review, Robert. We appreciate your positive words! **★★★★★ — evijamehra, Oct. 2023** > Holmes Fine Gardens did two big gardens for us and we love how they turned out! The choice of plants was elevated, visually pleasing, and fit our design aesthetic. We love the layout and the flow of the gardens. Holmes Fine Gardens really chose the right plants for the right location and conditions. They even included stones in our landscaping design in the form of a cozy sitting spot and a stone-step walkway. Their staff is very professional and planting quality is top-notch. I would definitely recommend it to our friends. **Comment from Holmes Fine Gardens:** > Thank you so much – we really appreciate the review and positive words! **★★★★★ — Kathy, Dec. 2022** > I had a wide variety of work done on my property which included tree removal, brush clearing including invasive plants and some garden design work. Dan was able to offer me alternative suggestions as to what could be done and them made sure the work was done professionally and on time. My yard has a total new look. **Comment from Holmes Fine Gardens:** > Thank you so much Kathy, we really appreciate the review and positive words! **★★★★★ — Susan McLaughlin, July 2022** > Holmes Fine Gardens has been designing and maintaining our gardens for 15 years at Foxglove Cottage. Dan Holmes and his expert crew of property managers and gardeners started with an ordinary looking piece of woodland property and turned it into a dream-like fantasy that takes our breath away. There is a circular motif which runs throughout the landscaping with with curved stone paths leading to rock gardens, perennial gardens which are loaded with flowering vines, shrubs and garden flowers so that we have blooms from spring to fall every year.. The property is on lakefront and when we first came to iive here, Dan doubled our lakefront footage by clearing away the woods that were blocking our view of the lake and created beautiful continuations of our existing lakefront gardens. Additionally, the crew that work on our property are extremely pleassant, attentive and talented gardeners. **Comment from Holmes Fine Gardens:** > Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Susan. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to our continued work with you in the future as we care and refine the gardens on your property throughout each season. **★★★★★ — Jill, March 2022** > It’s a pleasure doing business with everyone at Holmes Fine Gardens. They have been extremely accommodating and always do a thorough job. I will continue to use them and recommend their services. **Comment from Holmes Fine Gardens:** > Thank you so much Jill, we really appreciate the review and positive words! **★★★★★ — karenharris115, Feb. 2022** > Dan and his team do an excellent job! We’re really pleased with their service! They make sure the driveway is clear and safe. **Comment from Holmes Fine Gardens:** > Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Karen. We are happy to hear that the plowing services are going well and that you've been happy with the results! **★★★★★ — Wendy and Charles Borchetta, Oct. 2021** > Aside from the superb execution of the plan, Dan is very creative in offering different options. He is enthusiastic about offering you natural and local selections that thrive in our area. We look forward to planning to reduce our grassed area and converting a portion of our property that features native plants and help to increase the pollinators and decrease the use of chemicals. **Comment from Holmes Fine Gardens:** > Thank you for your kind words - it has been a pleasure working with you both. We look forward to our continued work with you in the future and look forward to helping you achieve your natural landscape goals through the use of native plants. > > Best, > Dan & the Crew at HFG **★★★★★ — Victor Teicher, Oct. 2021** > Able, dependable, honest and fun to work with. Good understanding of design and responsive to all issues. Thank you Dan. **Comment from Holmes Fine Gardens:** > Thank you for your kind words Victor – and for taking the time to provide the review. It's been our pleasure to work on your beautiful property. > > Kind Regards, > Dan and the HFG Crew **★★★★★ — Andrew Tucker, Aug. 2021** > We have been working with Holmes Fine Gardens since 2006 and have had nothing but excellent service time and time again. From landscape design and creating beautiful gardens to routine lawn care and property maintenance, Holmes Fine Gardens has consistently exceeded our expectations. I strongly recommend Holmes Fine Gardens to anyone looking for high quality, reliable landscape services! **★★★★★ — HU-537178131, May 2021** > This group designed and continues to execute complex projects for the 1.5-acre estate with very variable terrain. The workmanship is very impressive. Some nudging on scheduling helps to accelerate execution. **★★★★★ — Neal, May 2021** > Beautiful landscaping. Their team knows how to properly prune existing trees and shrubs as well as arrange/plant new growth. Friendly and professional all around. **Comment from Holmes Fine Gardens:** > Thanks for your review Neal! The crew at HFG really appreciate it! **★★★★★ — Warren, March 2021** > The Holmes Fine Gardens crew were very easy to work with. They came to take some trees down that were very close to our house. It was very impressive to watch! We really appreciated the care they took to protect our property and will definitely work with them again. **★★★★★ — kingawalsh, March 2021** > Professional and thorough and very helpful with design suggestions. Staff is courteous and neat when working. Holmes has worked for me for three seasons and the gardens and lawn look terrific. Highly recommend! **★★★★ — shcthomeowner, Feb. 2016** > Dan and his team were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. They leveled and re-seeded part of our lawn, did a major cleanup, and offered suggestions for future maintenance and planting. ## Selected projects - [Blending Boundaries](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blending-boundaries-pj-vj~7192757) - Location: Newtown, CT - Photos: 44 - Description: This landscape project seamlessly integrates two adjoining properties, creating a unified and vibrant outdoor space. The installation of a native meadow, a distinctive pond, and natural stone walls, along with the addition of stepping stones, spring-flowering trees, native plants, and bulbs, elevate the beauty of this land to new heights. - [One Fantastical Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/one-fantastical-garden-pj-vj~6974736) - Location: Newtown, CT - Photos: 18 - [A Front Yard Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-front-yard-makeover-pj-vj~6703465) - Location: Newtown, CT - Photos: 17 - Description: This front yard gets a new facelift with native plantings and a creative well topper. - [Bucolic Antique](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bucolic-antique-pj-vj~6932521) - Location: Redding, CT - Photos: 22 - Description: A classic New England antique home elevated by the gardens that surround it. A mix of native plants and easy-care perennials frame every nook and cranny of this stunning property. - [Japanese Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/japanese-garden-pj-vj~6602031) - Location: Newtown, CT - Photos: 41 - Description: This early-phase Japanese-inspired garden draws from the Buddhist, Shinto, and Taoist philosophies and combines the basic elements of plants, water, and rocks along with simple, clean lines to create a tranquil backyard retreat. Plant material used includes Japanese varieties of trees, shrubs and perennials woven together to create interest throughout each season. - [A Natural Tapestry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-natural-tapestry-pj-vj~6761232) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - Description: The installation of this native meadow allows for a seamless blending between yard and woodland while adding interest to the far-reaching corner of this property with the added bonus of less mowing and more pollinators. - [A Globally-Inspired Garden in Greenwich](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-globally-inspired-garden-in-greenwich-pj-vj~6744748) - Location: Greenwich, CT - Photos: 26 - Description: This garden exudes an eclectic style with a nod towards the Japanese culture. - [Native Meadow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/native-meadow-pj-vj~6549968) - Location: Newtown, CT - Photos: 30 - Description: This native meadow planted in the sunny front yard of a residential property provides low-maintenance aesthetic beauty with an ever-evolving natural landscape that changes from season to season providing a crucial habitat for a myriad of insects from bees and beetles to grasshoppers and butterflies, which in turn support many small animals and birds - [Zen Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zen-garden-pj-vj~6703695) - Location: Newtown, CT - Photos: 9 - Description: This project invokes the most meaning from the fewest materials, conveying a sense of infinity and emptiness. - [A Grand Entrance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-grand-entrance-pj-vj~6560460) - Location: Newtown, CT - Photos: 9 - Description: The homeowners wanted to freshen up the curbside appeal and entrance to their home with a focus on native plantings. - [Naturally-Inspired Water Features](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/naturally-inspired-water-features-pj-vj~6572421) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Water features created with locally foraged natural stone include a dry stream bed and waterfall. - [Creative Container Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/creative-container-gardens-pj-vj~6606493) - Location: Weston, CT - Photos: 31 - Description: We create unique, seasonal container gardens that compliment the surrounding architecture and landscape. Each container is designed to last throughout the entire season and possibly beyond by simply changing out a couple of plants. - [Native Landscaping](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/native-landscaping-pj-vj~6739728) - Location: Newtown, CT - Photos: 7 - [Poolscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/poolscape-pj-vj~6703709) - Location: Newtown, CT - Photos: 11 - Description: Our goal was to soften the hardscape of the pool area by bringing planting perennials and trees. - [Front Yard Enhancement](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/front-yard-enhancement-pj-vj~6703717) - Location: Newtown, CT - Photos: 5 - Description: This homeowner wanted to freshen up the expansive front bed creating cohesiveness with the rest of the landscape. - [One Edgy Sauna](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/one-edgy-sauna-pj-vj~6773006) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 [See all 16 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/holmes-fine-gardens-pfvwus-pf~222202773) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/840886270.m3u8?s=c0349677ed50690f3b4965911f27b5891dfbe09e&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Are you licensed and insured?** Yes, we are fully licensed landscape contractors. Dan Holmes holds a CT Arborists License and a CT Custom Grounds Supervisor License, ensuring professional and compliant service for your property. **What landscaping installation services do you offer?** We offer comprehensive landscape installation, including full design and build. This covers native meadows, custom water features, masonry, outdoor structures like pergolas, and various plantings. Our goal is to create artful, sustainable, and functional outdoor spaces tailored to your vision. **Do you build retaining walls and outdoor structures?** Absolutely, we specialize in building retaining walls and various outdoor structures. Our services include masonry projects, custom outdoor structures, and pergolas, all designed to enhance your landscape's beauty and functionality. **Do you handle grading and site preparation?** Yes, we provide professional grading and site preparation services. This ensures a proper foundation for your landscape projects, promoting optimal drainage and stability for all new installations. **Do you install patios, walkways, and other hardscaping features?** Yes, we design and install a variety of hardscaping features, including patios, walkways, and other stone or masonry elements. We craft these to complement your landscape, providing functional and beautiful outdoor living spaces. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-21.*