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We create thoughtful, sustainable outdoor spaces that enhance the beauty and functionality of your property.

A Yard and a Half is an Eco-Friendly, Coop-Owned
Landscaping Company

We take a strategic, long-term approach to landscaping. From initial consultation to ongoing care, we focus on craftsmanship, ecological responsibility, and seamless project execution. Our worker-owned cooperative model means that every team member is invested in delivering the highest level of service, ensuring your landscape receives the attention and expertise it deserves.

With over 35 years of experience, we’ve helped homeowners and businesses transform their outdoor spaces into places of beauty, relaxation, and functionality. We don’t just design landscapes—we create spaces that work for you.

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We Are Your Landscape Gurus

At A Yard & A Half Landscaping, we support our customers by delivering high-quality, sustainable, and thoughtfully designed landscapes that enhance their outdoor spaces and add long-term value to their properties. Here’s how we do it:

Seamless Design & Execution

From initial consultation to final installation, we ensure a smooth, professional process. Whether it’s landscape design, hardscaping, or horticultural maintenance, we focus on precision, durability, and functionality to create outdoor spaces that last.

Long-Term Care

We don’t just build landscapes—we help preserve and enhance them. Our organic maintenance approach protects your investment, ensuring your garden and outdoor features remain vibrant and thriving for years to come.

Invested in Your Success

As a worker-owned cooperative, our team members are not just employees—they are stakeholders in your project’s success. This means you receive a higher level of dedication, craftsmanship, and customer service because we care about the results just as much as you do.

Eco-Conscious

We prioritize native plantings, stormwater management, and sustainable materials to create landscapes that are beautiful, functional, and environmentally responsible.

Staff

Barbara

Alex

Cristian

Edgar

Florencio

Ildefonso

Juan

Kelley

Luis

Mario

Quique

Remy

Seth

Yuri

Geovani

Gonzalo

Nestor

Saul

Steve

Our Company History

1988
Founded

A Yard & A Half Landscaping was founded in Waltham, MA by Eileen Michaels, a visionary entrepreneur with a passion for creating beautiful, functional outdoor spaces.

1996
Top 15%

Over the years, she grew the design/build/maintain firm to a place in the top 15% of U.S. landscaping companies and the top 3% of all women-owned companies by annual sales. Eileen accomplished this by guaranteeing all of A Yard & A Half’s work and investing in her employees.

2007
Worker-owned Cooperative

In preparation for her retirement, she offered the employees the chance to buy the company, and we incorporated as a worker-owned cooperative. The company had historically operated with open books, shared profits with employees, and involved employees in decision-making, so the cooperative model was a natural step for us.

2013
A Yard & A Half Landscaping Cooperative, Inc. Formed

A Yard & A Half Landscaping Cooperative, Inc. was formed in 2013 to preserve and continue to develop a locally-owned, safe, just, and democratic workplace in an industry where workers often face exploitation, wage theft, and hazardous working conditions.

2024
19 Cooperative Members

A Yard & A Half now has nineteen worker-owners, each actively shaping the company’s future through shared leadership and a commitment to excellence. We remain dedicated to sustainable landscaping, community investment, and fostering a workplace where employees thrive.

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Every Landscape is different! We'll clarify what you're looking for and provide a straightforward solution on how to get there.
  • Connect with the perfect designer to match your style and budget
  • Get expert guidance through every step, from planning to installation
  • Transform your outdoor space into a beautiful, functional extension of your lifestyle
  • Receive personalized solutions tailored to your needs
  • Ongoing maintenance to keep your outdoor space looking its best year-round

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