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Landscape architecture
in Somerville, MA

Outdoor spaces that connect architecture with nature. Our team serves Somerville and nearby Medford and Everett.

Landscaped garden with a waterfall feature and outdoor dining — landscape architecture in Somerville, MA
  • 47.7″Average yearly precipitation
  • 109Freezing nights / year
  • 11%Single-family detached homes
  • 3Local ZIP codes
About our Somerville work

Landscape architecture for Somerville projects

From 02143 to the town line, Hunt Construction delivers landscape architecture throughout Somerville, MA in Middlesex County. Outdoor spaces that connect architecture with nature.

Somerville has averaged about 47.7 inches of precipitation a year (rain and melted snow) over 2015–2024. Grading that moves water away from the house, permeable paving and planted areas that absorb runoff are central to how we plan a landscape.

We serve ZIP codes 02143, 02144 and 02145 and every community within 25 km of Somerville. Somerville is about 18 miles from our Framingham dispatch hub, well inside the 60-mile radius our superintendents and equipment cover. Nearby towns where we also provide landscape architecture include Medford, Everett and Malden.

Local considerations

Building in Somerville: What's Local

What the public record says about building in Somerville — and what it means for landscape architecture.

  • Rain & snowmelt

    Somerville has averaged about 47.7 inches of precipitation a year (rain and melted snow) over 2015–2024. Grading that moves water away from the house, permeable paving and planted areas that absorb runoff are central to how we plan a landscape.

    Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis), 2015–2024 averages (opens in a new tab)
  • Wetlands & conservation

    Work in or near wetlands, streams, ponds and their buffer zones is regulated under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, and filings are made with Somerville's Conservation Commission. We check for nearby resource areas before grading, planting or building walls and patios.

    Source: somervillema.gov (opens in a new tab)
  • Winter in Somerville

    Over 2015–2024, Somerville averaged about 109 nights a year at or below freezing and roughly 21 days when the temperature stayed below freezing all day; the average January low is 22.1°F. Planting generally does best in spring and early fall, outside the hard-freeze months, and walls, paving and steps need bases built to resist frost heave.

    Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis), 2015–2024 averages (opens in a new tab)
  • Water supply

    Somerville's water: MWRA-supplied water from the Quabbin and Wachusett reservoirs. We design planting that needs little supplemental water once established, with efficient irrigation where it is needed.

    Source: mwra.com (opens in a new tab)

Good to know about landscape architecture

  • EPA describes a rain garden as a depressed area that collects rain water from a roof, driveway or street and lets it soak into the ground, helping reduce runoff, filter pollutants and provide habitat for wildlife.

    Source: epa.gov (opens in a new tab)
  • Under 242 CMR 3.04, Massachusetts landscape architects must use a seal that conforms exactly to the Board's approved design, and stamped or embossed documents must also be signed and dated by the landscape architect.

    Source: law.cornell.edu (opens in a new tab)
  • Under the Wetlands Protection Act regulations (310 CMR 10.02), the buffer zone is land within 100 feet of protected resource areas such as wetlands and banks; work there may need a Notice of Intent if it will alter a protected area.

    Source: law.cornell.edu (opens in a new tab)
About the service

How we deliver landscape architecture

Outdoor spaces as considered as the buildings beside them

Landscape is the first thing people experience and the last thing they remember. We design grading, planting, paths and outdoor rooms that frame your building and stand up to New England seasons.

“A building is only finished when its landscape is.”

Native planting, permeable surfaces and smart drainage keep maintenance low and help projects meet stormwater requirements.

Why HUNT for landscape architecture?

Site work, utilities and landscape are coordinated by one team, so finished grades, drainage and planting are built right the first time.

Who Is It For?

  • Homeowners creating gardens, terraces and outdoor living areas
  • Commercial properties improving curb appeal and amenity space
  • Developers meeting site-plan and stormwater approvals

This service handles everything:

From grading plans to the final planting — landscapes delivered ready to enjoy.

Service Area

Regional service area & Fleet logistics

Headquartered in the central metropolitan hub with continuous 60-mile equipment and superintendent rapid response radius.

  • Highlighted primary service city
  • Nearby cities and neighborhoods
  • Dispatch location
  • Metro core corridor
FAQs

Landscape architecture in Somerville: your questions

Straight answers about planning, budgets, timelines and working with our team.

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Our team is happy to talk through your project and get back to you within 24 hours.

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  • Design-build under one roof
  • 60-mile service radius