HomeHarvest, Custom Edible Gardens | Best Landscaping in Arlington, MA
23 Dartmouth St, Arlington, MA 02474
Company Overview
Founded by Ben Barkan in 2008, HomeHarvest is an Arlington-based custom edible garden service built on a passion for organic urban agriculture. Ben's journey began at Busa Farm and The Food Project right here in Massachusetts, which grew into a hands-on education working on over 25 organic farms across the globe. He started the business with just a bike and a small trailer, and today, HomeHarvest has installed hundreds of productive, beautiful edible gardens throughout the Greater Boston area. We take a sustainable, organic approach to transform yards into abundant sources of healthy food, specializing in raised beds, edible landscaping, efficient irrigation, chicken coops, and custom stonework like patios and walkways. Our goal is to make growing your own food both accessible and enjoyable for our neighbors.
Key Services
- Irrigation construction
- Tree planting
- Exterior wall construction
- Landscaping building construction
- Greenscape construction
- Construction or installation
- Landscape construction or installation
- Interior wall construction
Question Answers
Can you help with my Arlington yard's compacted soil and patchy sprinkler coverage?
Absolutely. We frequently address these common Arlington landscaping challenges. For compacted soil, we build raised beds with quality organic soil, ensuring excellent drainage and root health for your plants. For inefficient sprinklers, we design and install targeted drip irrigation systems that deliver water directly to the root zones of your edible plants, conserving water and ensuring consistent coverage without the waste and gaps of traditional sprinklers.
Do you offer design services for edible gardens, or just installation?
We provide comprehensive design and installation services. Our process starts with a consultation to understand your space, goals, and taste preferences. We then create a custom design that integrates edible plants, functional hardscaping like patios or walkways, and aesthetic elements. This holistic approach ensures your garden is both productive and a beautiful extension of your outdoor living space.
What does your 'custom stone work' service include for an edible garden project?
Our custom stone work is designed to enhance both the function and beauty of your edible landscape. This includes constructing durable stone or paver patios for outdoor dining, building retaining walls to manage slopes and create planting terraces, installing permeable gravel or stone walkways for easy access, and even creating garden sculptures or herb spirals. This work provides structure and defines spaces within your productive garden.
























