--- title: "A Yard & A Half Landscaping Cooperative, Inc. — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/a-yard-and-a-half-landscaping-cooperative-inc-pfvwus-pf~880898865 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~880898865.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "A Yard & A Half Landscaping Cooperative, Inc." category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/bab3c5290b186f76_8170-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "26 Thayer Rd., Waltham, Massachusetts 02453, United States" latitude: 42.3654 longitude: -71.2316 phone: "(781) 788-8855" website: http://www.ayardandahalf.com rating: 4.7 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 62 last_updated: 2026-08-18 --- # A Yard & A Half Landscaping Cooperative, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [A Yard & A Half Landscaping Cooperative, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/a-yard-and-a-half-landscaping-cooperative-inc-pfvwus-pf~880898865) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Waltham, MA - **Serves:** Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Somerville, Malden, Waltham, Brookline, Medford, West Roxbury, Everett, Arlington, Jamaica Plain, Natick, Lexington, Watertown, Needham, Wellesley, Belmont, Burlington, Reading, Dedham, Winchester, Concord, Weston, East Boston, Hanscom Afb, Allston, Auburndale, Chestnut Hill, Hyde Park, Needham Heights, Newton Center, Newton Highlands, Newton Upper Falls, Roslindale, Waban, West Newton - **Houzz rating:** 4.7 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Selected as one of Inc. Magazine’s “Winning Workplaces” for our open-book management and innovative employee development, A Yard & A Half Landscaping is a landscaping company committed to sustainable and organic practices. A Yard & A Half Landscaping has been designing, installing and maintaining Boston-area landscapes since 1988. We offer unequaled guarantees on our landscape structures and stonework: If for some reason they don’t hold up, we replace, repair, or redo them at no additional cost to the customer. We call that our “Guarantee & A Half” — a serious, satisfaction-guarantee that you can believe in. ### Services Provided - Sustainable Design - Site Planning - Landscape Construction - Landscape Design ### Areas Served - Boston - Cambridge - Newton - Somerville - Malden - Waltham - Brookline - Medford - West Roxbury - Everett - Arlington - Jamaica Plain - Natick - Lexington - Watertown - Needham - Wellesley - Belmont - Burlington - Reading - Dedham - Winchester - Concord - Weston - East Boston - Hanscom Afb - Allston - Auburndale - Chestnut Hill - Hyde Park - Needham Heights - Newton Center - Newton Highlands - Newton Upper Falls - Roslindale - Waban - West Newton ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | A Yard & A Half Landscaping Cooperative, Inc. | | Address | 26 Thayer Rd., Waltham, Massachusetts 02453, United States | | Phone | (781) 788-8855 | | Website | http://www.ayardandahalf.com | | Followers on Houzz | 62 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/ayardandahalf - X (Twitter) — http://www.twitter.com/yardhalf - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/company/a-yard-&-a-half-landscaping - Blog — http://ayardandahalf.com/blog-2/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [A Yard & A Half Landscaping Cooperative, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/a-yard-and-a-half-landscaping-cooperative-inc-pfvwus-pf~880898865) - **Website:** http://www.ayardandahalf.com - **Phone:** (781) 788-8855 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Angie's List Super Service Award 2016-12; Inc. Magazine Winning Workplace 2010; Best of Watertown 2009. - Minority Business Enterprise; Certified Master Gardener; ICPI Paver Installer; NCMA Segmental Retaining Wall Installer; MA Certified Horticulturist; NOFA Organic Landcare Professionals - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service. **Affiliations** - [Northeast Sustainable Energy Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/northeast-sustainable-energy-association-pfvwus-pf~437828998) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★ — HU-177883421, Dec. 2018** > Interviewed Yard+ and was impressed by plant knowledge. Hired to clean up old landscaping overrun by maple trees, raspberries and invasives. Did excellent job beyond my capacity (age). Not cheap but worth the price. > Came back until the job was done and budget was exhausted. > Very pleased; may rehire to replant in the spring. T.Dorsey, Newton **★★★★★ — Beth Polasky, Nov. 2018** > We were delighted, start to finish, with the team at A Yard and A Half! Carolyn took my "wish list" and designed something that surpassed my expectations (but not my budget, which I appreciate!). We now have two new yards - front and back - that are interesting, easy to maintain, and a delight to see from both inside AND outside our home! Erica took Carolyn's design and with her team of professional landscapers, brought it to life. We love watching people walk by our house and smile at our new front yard. We couldn't be happier with A Yard and A Half Landscaping. No photos at this point- I'll update next Spring! **★★★★★ — Ken Rosenstein, Nov. 2018** > We hired a Yard and a Half first to execute a LONG overdue clean up of trees, invasive vines and perimeter plantings. The reason for this email is not simply to praise the quality of their work, the professionalism of EVERYONE on their crew and the timeliness of their interactions with us, but rather to note that in many ways, both large and small, they exceeded the requirements of our agreement. They found issues with downspouts, and fixed them. They were able to execute tasks faster than estimated, and offered to do extra work because they still had budget remaining to do so. When was the last time you got that type of professionalism from ANYONE? The best recommendation I can give is repeat business. We re-hired them to do another job along the south wall, and look forward to more work next spring. I tip my hat to the foreperson, and every gentleman on her crew. What a class act. **★★★★★ — Michael Brodie, Nov. 2018** > The design and implementation exceeded my expectations. First, they dug out far more tree root system than I knew existed but that had prevented grass growth for decades. Second, they built a rock wall that I just love - every time I see it. Third, they returned to replace some sod that had not taken. Finally, here was are 6 months later and the design and new yard has held up as if it were just finished. Everyday when I come home I enjoy the result. Everyone who participated were very helpful. They did a great, professional job and were great people to work with. See before and after photos attached. **★★★★ — Danielle Boudreau, Oct. 2017** > Exemplary staff with the extraordinarily respectful and honest team members. Even the subs are 100% reliable and respectful. I've trusted and enjoyed every single employee of AYAAH who has serviced my property--both for routine maintenance and for large, involved projects. I always recommend them. **Comment from A Yard & A Half Landscaping Cooperative, Inc.:** > Danielle, thank you for your kind words. Glad to hear that our staff has kept you happy both for maintenance work and installation projects! **★★★★★ — Courtney, Feb. 2016** > Excellent process, from start to finish. Carolyn approached the design with thoughtfulness and creativity, and was clear about pricing. The team executed on the plan with a real focus on the quality of the work, while maintaining a clean and safe site for the time they were here. We couldn't be happier with the results. ## Selected projects - [Family Residence (Newton)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-residence-newton-pj-vj~2702846) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [From Lawn to Garden (Brookline)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/from-lawn-to-garden-brookline-pj-vj~2697991) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Watertown Redesign](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/watertown-redesign-pj-vj~2697970) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Hillside Views (Watertown)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillside-views-watertown-pj-vj~2702921) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Landscape Makeover (Wellesley Hills)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landscape-makeover-wellesley-hills-pj-vj~2702983) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Backyard Stream- Bluestone Patio & Stone Wall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-stream-bluestone-patio-and-stone-wall-pj-vj~1829441) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Shady Garden- Bluestone, Millstone, and Granite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shady-garden-bluestone-millstone-and-granite-pj-vj~1829043) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Lakeside Landscaping](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeside-landscaping-pj-vj~1829708) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Eclectic Landscaping](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eclectic-landscaping-pj-vj~1829680) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Entrances/Stairs and Sculpture Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/entrances-stairs-and-sculpture-garden-pj-vj~1829659) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Raised Beds and Planting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/raised-beds-and-planting-pj-vj~1829557) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Confiers and Stone Work](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/confiers-and-stone-work-pj-vj~1829486) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Backyard Bluestone Pool](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-bluestone-pool-pj-vj~1829391) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Cambridge Patio & Outdoor Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cambridge-patio-and-outdoor-living-pj-vj~165767) - Location: Cambridge, MA - Photos: 6 - Description: The clients, a young & growing family, engaged us to create usable space for hanging out, dining, playing, and hobbies in their tiny Cambridge back yard. They wanted a relaxed, low-maintenance space that maximized reclaimed and natural materials. We terraced and regraded the area to create distinct rooms for each purpose, connecting them with a series of natural bluestone slab steps. Boulders and custom stone benches create integrated space for sitting and climbing. An outdoor shower with round… - [Zen Stone Garden in Newton](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zen-stone-garden-in-newton-pj-vj~165781) - Location: Newton, MA - Photos: 4 - Description: Zen garden created in collaboration with the client , featuring stone art, stacked stone table and fairy ring, bluestone mosaic paving, and a stone slab bridge over a dry creekbed for storm water management. The project scope also involved creating order out of a vast existing collection of specimen plants, and connecting interior and exterior spaces, working closely with architect Diana Bailey and carpenter Aidan Foley on the cedar pergola and fence. - [Needham Pond and Backyard Plantings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/needham-pond-and-backyard-plantings-pj-vj~165776) - Location: Needham, MA - Photos: 5 - Description: We brought to life a sloping and unused backyard by removing the failing lawn and replacing it with a stream, pond, stone bridge, paths, and plantings. The stream and pond are planted with wetland plants and lined with round boulders, creating habitat for fish, frogs, salamanders, and dragonflies, as well as a valuable water source for birds and pollinators. Although the site is suburban, the sound of the waterfall effectively masks other neighborhood noise. The slab bridge and stepping stones a… - [Waban Backyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/waban-backyard-pj-vj~2488) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 [See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/a-yard-and-a-half-landscaping-cooperative-inc-pfvwus-pf~880898865) ## Ideabooks - [roof deck](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/93672773/list/roof-deck) — 4 ideas - [Brookline steps](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/92798972/list/brookline-steps) — 1 idea - [Zen Hobbit](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50086473/list/zen-hobbit) — 6 ideas - [Lakeview](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32727797/list/lakeview) — 2 ideas - [walls](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23555151/list/walls) — 18 ideas - [outdoor lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26772657/list/outdoor-lighting) — 1 idea - [structures](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1120047/list/structures) — 3 ideas - [water](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1120016/list/water) — 3 ideas - [decor](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1120024/list/decor) — 1 idea - [habitat](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1120017/list/habitat) — 1 idea [See all 10 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/ayardandahalf) ## Community Q&A **Q: Pitcher pump** *(in Photo Questions)* Where is the pitcher pump from? Love, love the sand box!!! Is it lined? Can you give details on how to build? Lovely project! A: It is a lot of fun! Just a small amount of concrete, mixed from bags and poured between the pre-set stones. Only goes maybe 1/3 of the way around. I think you could have a lot of fun with this part, making it integrate into the landscape. Also, when selecting stones for the sides, think about some wide flat ones for the kids to sit on. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-18.*