Luxury Backyard Landscape
Premier Urban Landscape Design

Your dreams are closer to reality than you think.

Turning small Boston backyards into aesthetic, high-end private oases. Specializing in masonry, turf, and urban design.

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"Postage stamp" yards are our specialty.

Our Portfolio

From postage-stamp backyards to sprawling rooftop terraces.

Luxury Pergola with Lighting
Structures

Luxury Pergola with Lighting

Classic Boston Brick Patio
Patios

Classic Boston Brick Patio

Urban Backyard Transformation
Oasis

Urban Backyard Transformation

Detailed Masonry Work
Walkways

Detailed Masonry Work

Synthetic Turf Installation
Turf

Synthetic Turf Installation

Fire Pit Gathering Area
Fire Pits

Fire Pit Gathering Area

Modern Garden Design
Design

Modern Garden Design

Small Yard Makeover
Small Yards

Small Yard Makeover

Medford Public Library — mulching and bed care
Maintenance

Medford Public Library — mulching and bed care

Medford Public Library — grounds maintenance
Maintenance

Medford Public Library — grounds maintenance

Medford Public Library — landscape maintenance
Maintenance

Medford Public Library — landscape maintenance

"We don't just plant flowers; we build extensions of your home."

Project Reels

A closer look at our latest work, tips, and transformations across Boston.

Peastone Gravel

A versatile and permeable solution for driveways, walkways, and patios. Peastone offers a classic New England aesthetic with excellent drainage properties.

#Peastone#GravelDriveway

Planting & Mulching

Refresh your garden beds with crisp edging, premium mulch, and expert planting. A simple update that makes a big difference.

#GardenMaintenance#Mulching

Design & Planning

A beautiful garden starts with a solid plan. Our design team works with you to select the perfect plants for your soil, light, and aesthetic preferences.

#GardenDesign#PlantingService

Hardscape Installation

Our skilled team handles heavy materials with care, ensuring your hardscape features are built on a solid foundation.

#Hardscaping#PaverInstall

Driveways & Walkways

Your driveway and walkways are the first thing guests see. Make a statement with custom pavers and professional installation.

#PaverDriveway#CurbAppeal

Spring Planning

Spring is coming! Now is the time to plan your landscape projects for the season. Don't wait until the schedule fills up.

#SpringReady#LandscapePlanning

Since 1989

From concept to completion, American Elm Landscape is your partner in creating outdoor masterpieces. Established in 1989.

#Since1989#LocalLandscaper

Artificial Turf

Get the look of a perfect lawn without the maintenance. Our artificial turf installations are durable, pet-friendly, and always green.

#ArtificialTurf#SyntheticGrass

Modern Patio Design

Clean lines and large-format pavers create a sophisticated modern look for your outdoor living space.

#ModernPatio#PaverDesign

Landscape Lighting

Elevate your evening ambiance with landscape lighting — adding safety, security, and a touch of magic to your garden at night.

#LandscapeLighting#NightScaping

Quality Materials

Quality materials matter. We use only the best stone, pavers, and plants to ensure your investment lasts for years to come.

#QualityMaterials#BuiltToLast

Landscape Refresh

Need a landscape refresh? Sometimes a new garden bed or a walkway update is all it takes to transform your property.

#LandscapeRefresh#GardenMakeover

Our Team

We love what we do! Our team is dedicated to bringing your outdoor vision to life with professionalism and care.

#TeamWork#BostonPros

Outdoor Zones

Create distinct zones in your backyard for dining, lounging, and playing. Smart design maximizes your functional outdoor space.

#OutdoorZoning#BackyardDesign

Drainage Solutions

Proper drainage is essential for protecting your property. We install custom catch basins and drainage systems to manage water effectively.

#Drainage#WaterManagement

Low-Maintenance Lawns

Enjoy a lush green lawn year-round with our premium artificial turf solutions. Perfect for shady areas or high-traffic zones.

#NoMowLawn#GreenAllYear

Medford Public Library

Mulching and maintenance for the public library grounds — crisp beds, healthy plantings, and cared-for community spaces.

#Medford#MulchingAndMaintenance

Client Experiences

4.6 from 56 reviews on Google · Showing 12 newest
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Al and his team were incredible and so communicative! They’ve done so much work for my yard and I’ll continue to use them for projects. We love our patio

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stephanie rego

June 2026 · Verified Client
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Allan and his team did an incredible job on my yard and front walkway. I appreciate his communication, style and attention to detail in his work. All of his team is absolutely courteous and respectful of all of my personal comings and goings and it has been an amazing experience .

Yuliya Borowski

June 2026 · Verified Client
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Allan and team have been doing landscape and hardscape work for many years at our home in Cambridge. He’s always creative with our “city yard” and has helped us to optimize the green space around our property. His team is professional, and I appreciate that’s he’s always present to oversee their work. They always leave our house looking much better! His prices are reasonable, and he is responsive (even when things are busy).

Jenna Sirkin

June 2026 · Verified Client
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Allan was amazing to work with! We designed our backyard space with him and wanted to create a mini oasis with lots of plants and good lighting. He worked super efficiently in getting our yard done in two days before a family event. He is super easy to talk to and very reasonable. He did a walkthrough with us at Mahoneys prior to choose plants and flowers as well and was super knowledgeable! I look forward to working with him to maintain our space and am so grateful. He has experience with Somerville and knows the area very well which makes it even more seamless. He visited multiple times too in advance to make sure he understood our vision.

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Nitasha and Tejas

May 2026 · Verified Client
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I recently engaged Allan Spires of American Elm Landscape to do a thorough Spring clean up of my property in Cambridge. He and his crew did a very good, thorough job removing leaves, thousands of tree saplings and applying mulch. This was the first time I employed him and will do so, again, next Spring

David Berger

May 2026 · Verified Client
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Allan and his crew are fantastic. They did the entire hardscaping around our pool in 2023 and came back in 2026 to help with repairs after a pool renovation. Each project was done with thoughtful care, great expertise, and attention to detail. We couldn’t recommend him more highly.

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Alyssa Saraswat

May 2026 · Verified Client
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We recently had our backyard completely overhauled by Allen & his team (see pics!) and had a good experience. They were easy to communicate with and addressed our ever-growing list of questions and requests we had along the way. The finished result looks amazing and totally transformed the space. There were some details that needed touch-ups, but over time they made sure everything was taken care of. We plan on continuing to use them for our yearly maintenance and any other landscaping needs we might have. Overall, we love how everything turned out - a little backyard oasis in the middle of the city that’s a perfect space to relax with enough space for kids and dogs to run around and play. We would recommend them to anyone looking for landscaping work. See before and after pictures 😍

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Shayna Ferrazzani

May 2026 · Verified Client
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We have had Alan and American Elm do work on our yards for years now. They do great work! His prices are always very reasonable, and he always makes sure we are happy with the job. I highly recommend them!!

Elyse Jennings

May 2026 · Verified Client
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Every spring I wonder if my garden will come back to life, and every spring Allan Spires and his team from American Elm Landscape makes me forget I ever doubted it. They did a full spring cleanup, mulched all the beds, repositioned plants that needed a better spot, and left everything looking like it had a complete facelift. The lilacs are happy, the perennial beds are clean and defined, and the gravel paths actually look intentional again. What sets them apart isn’t just the work, it’s the attitude. They’re good-natured, show up when they say they will, and treat your space like they actually care about it. Pricing is fair and transparent. If you want someone trustworthy who does beautiful work without charging like they’re landscaping a five-star hotel, these are your people. Highly recommend.

Antoinette Matthews

May 2026 · Verified Client
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Allan is a pleasure to work with! I’m a real estate agent in Cambridge and when I need landscaping done for a property, I always call Allan. He is timely (in fact, he’s always early!), he comes with a good sense of humor, he has good ideas (he knows his plants) and he gets the job done. His prices are fair.

Lisa Drapkin

May 2026 · Verified Client
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Alan and his crew are always on time, professional and deliver amazing results.

Marie Brown

April 2026 · Verified Client
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Bicchieri Susan

April 2026 · Verified Client

Let's discuss your oasis.

Ready to transform your outdoor space? Contact us for a consultation. We focus on projects ranging from $10k to $25k+.

Office

150 Rivers Edge Dr. Medford, MA 02155

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