Landscape Design
Norton MA
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DO YOU HAVE THESE PROBLEMS:
• Where can I find help in designing my backyard?
• How do I make sure we stay on-track and within budget?
• What are possible zoning restrictions in my outdoor space?
• What options do I have for a landscape makeover?
• Why should I use a Landscape Architect?
A. Buckley Landscaping’s Landscape Design services have helped thousands of homeowners, business owners, property managers, and other individuals in Norton, MA and the surrounding communities. After some research, we’re confident you’ll find us to be the right landscape company to handle your Landscape Design needs.
Why Choose
A. Buckley Landscaping for Landscape Design Norton MA?
In short…Because we have a reputation for quality work and being budget friendly. Our customer service is second to none. Our team is always responsive, courteous, friendly, and respectful.
At A. Buckley Landscaping, we do it all! From conception to completion, we handle every aspect of design, construction, planting, and maintenance. This integrated approach reduces project time and money by streamlining each phase of implementation and eliminating the delays that often plague sub-contracted projects.
With A. Buckley Landscaping, you’ll receive:
- Quality workmanship that is guaranteed to last
- Work from licensed professionals who are honest and hardworking
- Dependable service that is completed on time and on budget
- Free estimates and a fully insured crew
To review the creativity of our design and the quality of our craftsmanship, simply take a look at our Photo Gallery. Our decades worth of landscaping projects speak for themselves! From custom landscape designs to planting projects, patios, stonework, and more — You can trust your yard or business property to our team of experts.
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The ability to professionally bring dreams and ideas into reality
A greater capacity to avoid mistakes and pitfalls
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What is the average price for landscape design?
The average price for professional landscape design typically falls between $2,000 and $8,000, but that range can move higher or lower depending on the scope, property size, and level of customization. For high-end homes and long-term outdoor investments, landscape design is not an expense—it’s a multiplier on property value, usability, and curb appeal.
At the lower end, basic concept plans (layout, plant suggestions, and rough hardscape ideas) may start around $1,500–$2,500. These are ideal for homeowners who want direction but plan to manage installation themselves.
More commonly, homeowners invest in full-service landscape design, ranging from $3,500–$6,500, which includes detailed layouts, material specifications, grading considerations, lighting concepts, drainage planning, and plant selections tailored to your property, sun exposure, and lifestyle.
For luxury landscapes—think patios, outdoor kitchens, fire features, retaining walls, custom stonework, and phased master plans—design fees can reach $7,500–$15,000+. These projects require deeper planning, engineering coordination, and precision to avoid costly mistakes during construction.
Here’s the key thing most homeowners don’t realize: great design saves money. A professionally designed landscape prevents overbuilding, reduces change orders, and ensures every dollar spent during installation is intentional and cohesive. Poor design—or no design—almost always leads to rework, wasted materials, and regret.
When you work with a professional landscape design team, you’re not just paying for drawings. You’re investing in:
- A clear vision for your entire property
- Smart material and plant choices that last
- A plan that increases home value and enjoyment
- A roadmap that avoids expensive errors
- If you’re serious about creating a beautiful, functional outdoor space, the first step isn’t construction—it’s design.
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History
The lands of Norton remained unsettled by English colonists for many years after their initial arrival on the eastern Massachusetts coast. But by the late 1640s, the townships of Rehoboth and Taunton were looking to expand their boundaries further inland. The settlement of Rehoboth bought the lands north of it—what would become Attleboro—from Wamsutta in the 1666 North Purchase. The residents of Taunton were also looking to acquire more land to develop, cutting the forest back and using felled timber to feed construction and fuel industries, and settle the cleared grounds into meadows and pastureland. Norton was first legally settled by European colonists after the Taunton North Purchase in 1668. This deed of purchase from Metacomet entitled the residents of Taunton to the lands north of their current settlement—the forests, cedar swamps, rivers, meadows, and lakes that would become established as Norton, Mansfield, and Easton. In 1686, more payments to access the North Purchase lands were made by Taunton men to Wompatuck, a descendent of Chickatawbut. During King Philip’s War, “a group of twenty Taunton men, fearing attack” against their settlement “followed the Three Mile River to its confluence… at the Coweset (Wading) and Rumford Rivers and the thick swamp between them,” attacking women and children who were sheltering there. In this fight, at Norton’s so-called “Lockety Neck,” the men murdered or otherwise participated in the killing of Weetamoo, the female sachem of the Pocasset Wampanoag people. There is a memorial plaque on Pine Street commemorating her and other Wampanoag families killed in this attack.
When Norton was first settled in 1669 it was called North Taunton for its location on the northern border of Taunton, Massachusetts.
The town was renamed “Norton”—after Norton, Oxfordshire, England, where many early settlers had originated—when the town was officially established on March 17, 1710. Parts of Norton were set out as Easton on December 21, 1725, and as Mansfield on April 26, 1770.
Metacomet, the Wampanoag Indian sachem also known as “King Phillip”, used to camp at a cave made by huge glacial rocks resting on top of each other, just north-east of Lake Winnecunnet. Every Norton school child has been entertained with the legend of King Phillip’s Cave.
The bandstand within the town center was originally erected using donated funds during the first Gulf War, in honor of the veterans who served from Norton.
In elementary school, students were told the story of the “Devil’s Foot Print”, where Major George Leonard sold his soul to the devil. The devil’s foot print can be seen at Norton’s Joseph C. Solmonese Elementary School, on land which was once Leonard’s farmland. Every 26 years, the school unburies a time capsule, the last of which was buried in 1999. The time capsule will be opened next in 2026.
Norton is also a location in the claimed paranormal Bridgewater Triangle.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 29.8 square miles (77 km), of which 28.7 square miles (74 km) is land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km), or 3.72%, is water. The terrain of Norton is generally low and swampy. The waters of the area are fed by the Wading River and the Canoe River, both of which feed into the Taunton River downstream. The two largest bodies of water in town are the Norton Reservoir, north of the center of town, and Winnecunnet Pond on the east (on the north side of I-495), which is fed by the Canoe River and feeds into the Mill River.
Lake Winnecunnet is Norton’s only natural body of water. Classified as a kettle pond, it formed over 13,000 years ago when a large chunk of glacial ice rested there and gradually melted, creating the lake as the climate slowly warmed.
The town, an irregular polygon generally oriented from northeast to southwest, is bordered by Easton to the northeast, Taunton to the southeast, Rehoboth to the south, Attleboro to the southwest, and Mansfield to the northwest. Norton is approximately 27 miles south-southwest of Boston, and 15 miles northeast of Providence, Rhode Island.
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Norton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated “Cfa” on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Norton was 101 °F (38.3 °C) on July 20, 1991, while the coldest temperature recorded was −19 °F (−28.3 °C) on January 22, 1984.
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What does a landscape designer do?
A landscape designer is the professional who turns your outdoor ideas into a clear, functional, and beautiful plan—before any money is wasted on the wrong materials or layout. Their job is to design an outdoor space that looks great, works for your lifestyle, and adds long-term value to your property.
First, a landscape designer evaluates your property as a whole. This includes grading, drainage, sun exposure, soil conditions, existing plants, and how you currently use the space. They also factor in your goals—whether that’s entertaining, privacy, low maintenance, family-friendly areas, or luxury features like patios, fire pits, and outdoor kitchens.
Next, they create a custom design plan. This typically includes the layout of walkways, patios, lawns, planting beds, and structures, along with recommendations for materials, plants, and finishes that fit your home’s architecture and local climate. A good designer doesn’t just make things look nice—they design for longevity, proper water flow, safety, and seasonal interest.
Landscape designers also help you avoid costly mistakes. They ensure proper spacing of plants, correct elevations for hardscapes, and smart placement of features so your landscape matures beautifully over time instead of becoming overcrowded or dysfunctional.
Most importantly, a landscape designer acts as your strategic guide. They help prioritize phases, control budgets, and create a plan that can be built all at once or over time without losing cohesion.
If you want an outdoor space that feels intentional—not pieced together—a professional landscape designer is the foundation. Schedule a design consultation and start with a plan that makes every dollar count.
This customization means your spring and fall clean-up cost is only as much as you dictate. You have complete control over the budget and expenses so that you can get the most out of every dollar you invest in maintenance.
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Why Can’t I do my Own Landscape Design?
Our professionals have decades of experience in the industry. Whether cutting a crisp edge to a lawn or monitoring soil pH, our crew has the necessary hands-on knowledge to accomplish any task properly. While the average homeowner can do many of these clean-up jobs, they will inevitably take more time and effort.
Consider this. Let’s say you want to install a retaining wall along two garden beds at the front of your house. One option is to research supplies, create blueprints, develop alternatives, negotiate supply prices, transport materials, and install the retaining walls. Each of these tasks adds up to several days’ worth of effort.
Conversely, you can hire us—your local hardscaping expert—and use the time you’ll save reading a book, playing with your children, traveling, or whatever else you’d like. Meanwhile, our hardscaping team will install a durable and beautiful retaining wall. While cost is always a worthwhile consideration, beyond the time and effort you’ll save, the guaranteed quality is indisputable. We stand behind our work.
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What are common landscaping mistakes?
One of the most common landscaping mistakes homeowners make is skipping the design phase. Jumping straight into construction without a plan often leads to wasted money, awkward layouts, and features that don’t work well together. A landscape should be intentional, not built one impulse decision at a time.
Another frequent mistake is poor drainage planning. Ignoring water flow can cause pooling, erosion, flooded patios, and even foundation issues. Drainage must be addressed before installing lawns, patios, or planting beds—not after problems appear.
Improper plant selection and spacing is also a major issue. Homeowners often choose plants based on how they look at the garden center, not how large they’ll grow or whether they’re suited to the site’s sun and soil conditions. This results in overcrowding, excessive maintenance, and plant failure within a few years.
Many people also underestimate the importance of scale and proportion. Patios that are too small, walkways that feel cramped, or features that overpower the home can make an outdoor space feel unbalanced and uncomfortable.
Finally, budget misallocation is a costly mistake. Spending heavily on visible features while neglecting foundational elements like grading, base materials, or lighting leads to short-term results and long-term problems.
The best way to avoid these mistakes is to work with a professional landscape designer. A proper plan ensures smart decisions, efficient spending, and a landscape that improves with time. Start with a design consultation and build it right the first time.
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