Cambridge Landscape Services
Choose Cambridge Landscape Services for expert design, quality craftsmanship, and personalized care. We turn your vision into a beautiful, functional landscape that enhances your home and lifestyle.
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Cambridge’s unique blend of historic neighborhoods like West Cambridge and vibrant green spaces such as Fresh Pond Reservation creates a diverse landscape for homeowners. The city’s climate brings cold, snowy winters—often leading to salt exposure from road treatments that can damage turf and soil. In the summer, lawns face drought stress and heat, while mature trees in areas like Mid-Cambridge cast deep shade, making it challenging to maintain healthy grass. Sloped yards near the Charles River or Danehy Park are also prone to soil erosion after heavy rains. Our services are designed to address these local challenges, using regionally appropriate practices and sustainable solutions. For more information on Cambridge’s environmental initiatives and landscaping guidelines, visit the City of Cambridge’s official website.
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Why Choose Cambridge Landscape Services
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Contact Your Local Cambridge DPW for Yard Waste, Compost & Recycling Info
Cambridge residents enjoy some of the most progressive and convenient yard waste and composting services in Massachusetts. To keep your lawn and landscape clean, healthy, and eco-friendly, start with the Cambridge Yard Waste Pick-Up page. This resource outlines curbside collection schedules, how to properly set out leaves, grass, and brush, and ways to prevent yard waste from clogging city drains.
For homeowners and renters looking to maximize sustainability, Cambridge’s Curbside Composting Program allows residents to easily divert food scraps and organics from landfills. Not sure how to join? Visit the How to Participate in Curbside Composting guide, which walks you through every step, from receiving a starter kit to using your green bin all year round.
If you’re interested in closing the loop, don’t miss the Finished Compost Giveaway (April 2025) where you can collect nutrient-rich compost made from Cambridge yard waste—perfect for garden beds, lawns, or community green spaces.
Cambridge Department of Public Works (DPW)
147 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: (617) 349‑4800
Lawn Care Regulations & Stormwater Management in Cambridge, MA
With the Charles River, Alewife Brook, and a dense urban footprint, Cambridge takes stormwater management seriously. The Cambridge Stormwater Management initiative helps property owners understand local regulations, drainage best practices, and resources for keeping pollutants out of local waterways.
For an in-depth look at citywide strategies, the Cambridge Stormwater Management Plan (Year 6 2024) outlines the most current compliance actions, infrastructure upgrades, and pollution prevention measures.
Cambridge also offers a Good Housekeeping Manual (June 2024 PDF) for residents and city staff. This practical document shares the right way to handle yard waste, cleaning products, snow melt, and other home activities so that everyone can help keep storm drains and rivers clean.
Community Stewardship & Volunteer Programs
Everyone in Cambridge can help support green infrastructure and stormwater health. Join the Stormwater Stewards volunteer program and learn how to keep catch basins clear, monitor rainfall impacts, and spread the word about pollution prevention. There are also specialized resources for Developers & Contractors Stormwater Guidance, ensuring every project aligns with city sustainability standards.
What Neighborhoods Do We Serve in Cambridge, MA?
Our professional team provides landscaping, lawn care, and sustainable yard solutions citywide, including:
- East Cambridge
- Cambridgeport
- Central Square
- Porter Square & Neighborhood Nine
- North Cambridge
- West Cambridge
- Riverside & Mid-Cambridge
- Agassiz & Observatory Hill
From single-family homes to apartment courtyards, we tailor services for Cambridge’s unique mix of historic homes, urban lots, and green corridors.
Top Cambridge Lawn Problems (and How We Solve Them)
1. Heavy Yard Debris and Urban Runoff:
City trees drop thousands of pounds of leaves and branches every year. We help homeowners align with the Cambridge Yard Waste Pick-Up system, ensuring all debris is cleared efficiently and storm drains remain open.
2. Food Scrap & Organics Diversion:
Many city yards suffer from compacted soil and limited nutrients. By encouraging residents to join the Curbside Composting Program and use Finished Compost Giveaway events, we build healthier, greener lawns across Cambridge.
3. Stormwater Drainage Issues:
Flat terrain and dense development can lead to pooling, flooding, and pollution. We design and maintain landscapes according to the Stormwater & Green Infrastructure Pamphlet (PDF), introducing rain gardens, permeable pavers, and native plantings for both beauty and resilience.
What Makes Lawns in Cambridge Different from the Rest of Massachusetts?
Cambridge lawns balance dense urban activity with forward-thinking sustainability. Unlike the wider suburban lawns of neighboring towns, Cambridge properties tend to be compact, shaded, and often bordered by sidewalks or impervious surfaces. Residents here are national leaders in curbside composting, urban forestry, and green infrastructure. Our local knowledge means we select the right turf, irrigation, and planting strategies for every microclimate and lot.
Supporting Urban Forestry & City Green Initiatives
Cambridge is committed to maintaining and growing its urban forest. Recent projects show how Cambridge Plants Trees Using Finished Compost collected from local yard waste. By participating in city compost programs and using finished compost in your landscape, you not only build a healthier yard but also contribute to citywide air quality, cooling, and wildlife habitat.
Proudly Serving These Streets and Areas in Cambridge
- Massachusetts Avenue
- Cambridge Street
- Broadway
- Hampshire Street
- Brattle Street
- Concord Avenue
- Fresh Pond Parkway
- River Street