Groundswell Gardens - Boston's Experienced Landscaping

Boston, MA 02130

(617) 697-4707

Meet the Team

Groundswell Gardens is a Boston-based landscaping company founded by KC Chaffee, who brings over a decade of horticultural expertise and community-focused experience to urban green spaces. With a BA in Environmental and Cultural Studies from Antioch College, a Certificate in Horticulture from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and a Master's degree from the Conway School of Landscape Design, KC has built a career that blends gardening, education, and ecology. Their background includes roles as Stewardship Manager with Boston Natural Areas Network, where they collaborated with schools, community gardeners, and food justice advocates to connect Boston residents with gardening benefits. Groundswell Gardens specializes in ecological and edible garden creation, installation, maintenance, and mentorship, serving urban yards of all sizes in Boston and the greater area. The company emphasizes sustainable practices, native plants, and personalized solutions, from deck container gardens to full-scale landscape design, while offering additional services like houseplant consultations and educational programs.

Question Answers

How does Groundswell Gardens address common Boston issues like standing water and lawn moss?

In Boston's climate, standing water and moss growth often result from poor drainage or soil compaction. Groundswell Gardens tackles this by assessing your yard's specific conditions and implementing solutions like grading adjustments, French drains, or permeable paving in walkways and patios. For moss, we focus on improving soil health and sunlight exposure through aeration, selective pruning of overhanging trees, and recommending native ground covers that thrive in local conditions. Our ecological approach ensures long-term resilience while enhancing your outdoor space.

What types of landscaping projects do you handle for small urban yards in Boston?

We specialize in maximizing limited spaces common in Boston's urban neighborhoods. Whether you have a compact backyard, a rooftop, or just a porch, we offer services like container garden setup, vertical gardening on exterior walls, and custom walkway or patio installations. Our design process considers your needs for functionality and aesthetics, incorporating edible plants, native shrubs, and sustainable materials. Even in small areas, we can create lush, productive gardens that fit your lifestyle and local environment.

Do you provide ongoing maintenance for landscapes and irrigation systems?

Yes, we offer comprehensive maintenance services to keep your landscape healthy year-round. This includes regular lawn care, shrub pruning and trimming, disease and insect management for plants, and irrigation repair or seasonal adjustments. Our maintenance plans are tailored to Boston's seasons, ensuring proper watering during dry spells and protection in winter. We also provide mentorship for new gardeners, so you can learn to care for your space with our guidance, making maintenance sustainable and educational.

Main Services

  • Tree care services
  • Landscaping building construction
  • Patio, porch, or terrace construction or installation
  • Disease management - shrubs
  • Greenscape construction
  • Greenscape design
  • Landscape design


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