We are passionate about landscape design, and the power that a positive environment can provide. We believe in the legacy that a well-built landscape brings to a home, and are devoted to making our clients’ visions a reality. Led by Roger Cook, K&R Landscape provides a full spectrum of landscaping services. Whether you are working with a landscape designer, have your own thoughts and ideas, or are starting from square one, Roger and the team at K&R can guide you through the process and ensure everything goes smoothly, efficiently, and with gorgeous results.
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from This Old House
Roger Cook is more than just everyone’s favorite landscaper on This Old House. Since 1982, Roger and his wife Kathy have grown K&R Landscape into one of New England’s premier landscape businesses. Hear Roger and Kathy’s story, how he got started with This Old House, and when you can see him on air again.
Discover the peace and tranquility that koi ponds, fountains, and waterfalls can provide. The K&R teams has built water features on all sorts, and can help make your dream of a backyard water feature a reality. Learn More >
Whether you need retaining walls, terraces, stone walls or stairways, we can help create the stunning and unforgettable yard you desire, custom-built to meet your needs and budget.
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Need a path from the driveway, along the side of the house, to your garden or beside the pool? K&R can help find the ideal solution for your needs and budget.
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Whether you’re going for the natural look with rough-hewn stone, or seeking to create the perfect patio for entertaining and enjoying your backyard, K&R can build the patio or terrace that perfectly suits your needs. Learn More >
K&R’s team of landscape professionals bring years of experience, sound planning, and fresh ideas to make sure your landscape lasts for years to come. See how we can lay the groundwork to bring your dream landscape to life Learn More >
Intersecting Stone Walkways
Trees with Mulch and Trimmed Lawn
Pergola, Patio and Plantings
Stairs and Retaining Wall
Flowers, shrubs, mulching and lawn care
Flowers in Bloom!
Roger helping with a tree relocation
Shared Walkway
Flower Box with Nautical Decor
Flower Garden
Sod Installation
Tree Relocation
We regularly receive questions from our customers, including some of the most common below. If you have any questions you would like answered, please call us or email us. You can also find additional information and landscaping tips on our social media pages, or in our blogposts.
K&R works with both families and business, providing landscape installation and maintenance for private residences, HOA’s, country clubs, private and public gardens, restaurants, event venues, and more.
K&R has a diverse set of skills and experience that allow us to address the entire spectrum of landscape needs- from soil preparation all the way to finish planting. We generally do not perform regular maintenance (lawn mowing, pruning, seasonal cleanups) unless we perform the installation on the property and it makes sense for both parties from a budgetary and geographic standpoint. We find that over time customers often find additional installation projects we can address as we maintain their property. For more information, see our services page >>>
After the initial point of contact, one of K&R’s senior foreman will meet with prospective clients at their home to discuss client needs and walk the property. Following a property visit we will get quotes from any necessary subcontractors and then put a comprehensive proposal together. Generally, the senior foreman who meets with you at the outset of the relationship will be your point of contact throughout the project.
K&R’s project scope can range quite substantially. Project length can range anywhere from a single visit to several months. An average for the company is roughly [2-4 weeks]. At the outset of the relationship, K&R will do its best to give you an accurate estimated completion date for your project. Clients should understand that one variable we can’t control for is the weather, so this may impact project timelines.
K&R has worked with architects since its inception and this experience allows us to seamlessly integrate with your architect’s design plans. We have worked with many architects throughout Boston and would be more than happy to make a referral for you, based on your geography and vision for the project.
Budgets can range significantly project to project, but K&R focuses on the premium segment of the landscape market with projects starting in the [$20,000] area. When accepting new work, K&R management weighs several factors including project size, geography, and available company resources. However, for existing clients we are willing to take on smaller projects as landscaping needs arise throughout the years. Building a long-standing relationship with our clients is very important to us.
Though Roger has been in the business for 30+ years, he isn’t the retiring type and remains active in day-to-day operations at the company. If you don’t meet with Roger during the initial project assessment, you will certainly meet him on site once the project begins.
"The K&R team are always a delight to work with, their attention to detail is outstanding, they demonstrate obvious pride in their work, and they always follow through on commitments. Their prices seem reasonable, and never contain surprises. And I always enjoy telling friends and acquaintances that the This Old House team are taking care of me!""
