A Yard & A Half Landscaping

Documentary produced by the Democracy At Work Network via Footage Films. For more information on how to convert your business visit http://becomingemployeeowned.org/. A Yard & A Half Landscaping is a Waltham, MA landscaping company founded by Eileen Michaels in 1988. 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.

Selected as one of Inc. Magazine's "Winning Workplaces" for our open-book management and innovative employee development, A Yard & A Half Landscaping is a landscaping company committed to sustainable and organic practices. Our mission is to design, build, and maintain beautiful and healthy outdoor spaces that enrich the lives of our co-workers, clients, and community. The landscape structures and stonework we install are meant to last. If for some reason they don't, we replace, repair, or redo them at no additional cost to you.

Don't sweat the snow! With our pre-season inspection and no surprises contract, you can leave the snowblowing to us. And because we care about protecting your family and property, our services are pet and plant-friendly. Winter contract includes pre-marking and staking, refills of ice-melt, and per-visit pricing. Snow and ice services in Brookline and Newton, MA. Learn more about our snow and ice removal services. Your landscape is a substantial investment, and it requires thoughtful planning to create the perfect outdoor space for your lifestyle.