The Narrow Lane

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Reviews

• Craig SorensenGoogleOctober 2025

  Several years ago now we started to seriously think about undertaking a major landscaping project at our home in Newton. We started by looking at what others in Newton and surrounding areas had done and saw things we liked and things that puzzled us. A year ago we started “shopping” for a landscaper who could help us with our vision and after a few fits and starts we landed on The Narrow Lane selected from what we saw on the internet and more importantly how quickly they responded to our inquiry. Within a short time, Jeremy Puz (our landscape designer) made an appointment with us to talk about what we wanted from the yard. Being new to this we decided to do the project in two phases—first the front and side of the house and 6 months later the desolation that we called our backyard. This decision was partially driven by financial considerations but also by a desire to first “test the waters” with The Narrow Lane. The end result of landscaping the front and side of the house was beyond expectations and erased all hesitation to tackle the backyard in the Spring. I have already written a review about the first phase and here is the review for the second phase. Where do I start? Based on experience with the previous project we put total trust in Jeremy and made the decision to let him have full reign and design the space as he saw fit. The professionalism and skill that German and the rest of the team brought to our project is unheard of. Quality of work is beyond exceptional. So many small things stand out including the hand cutting and placing of stone for the new retaining wall we had installed, the careful measurement and re-measurement of everything that they did, the choice and placement of plants, the care and respect shown to the property in general, and the overall aesthetic is beyond comparison. Granted the cost of the two projects was not insignificant but we absolutely got more than full value from the project and it was worth every cent that it cost us. Conducting the project in two phases was a good decision if nothing more than it gave Jeremy time to really crystalize his design for the second phase. The selection of materials, placement of hardscape elements, lighting controls, and most important, harmonization with the rest of the yard and the house are what set The Narrow Lane apart. The end result is spectacular and we are now known as “that house with the amazing landscaping” by the neighbors and strangers just passing by. In light of the experiences that we have had on two projects now with The Narrow Lane we have turned over all of the care of the property to them for all 4 seasons now. If I could only find a Phase 3 project……

• Marilyn FontaineGoogleOctober 2026

  The NarrowLane was so great to work with. We have a unique property and were having a hard time coming up with ideas of how to maximize our outdoor space. Their team came up with a lot of great designs, navigated unexpected terrain during the project, and delivered a final product that we have been really happy about. We have gotten so many compliments from neighbors, so the appreciation is widespread! They provide a high touch service and we’re available to talk through any changes or questions we had along the way.

• Paul ClermontGoogleOctober 2026

  Jeremy Puz from Narrow Lane completed a 100k landscape/driveway hardscape project extreme well. We are very pleased with the results, very professional attention to detail, very hard working and responsive crew. We especially were happy when they cleaned up the area after each days work. I would mention a job well done for Lando from the crew, but each staff contributed to the outcome of the job.

• Rebecca BrusoGoogleMay 2026

  We recently worked with the Narrow Lane to help us design our backyard. Ron was communicative, collaborative, and so amazing to work with! We gave him an idea of what we were looking for and he helped us visualize how they could help us and offered great ideas and solutions that we didn’t even think of. Work was prompt and quick to finish- the crew were excellent! After construction was complete Ron came out for a final walk through and had the crew come back out to fix some irrigation issues. I would highly recommend the Narrow Lane, and look forward to future projects with them.

• Amy CollinsGoogleNovember 2025

  After Narrow Lane transformed our backyard into a beautiful outdoor living space last year, we couldn’t wait to work with them again. This year they reimagined our front yard with new landscaping, hardscaping, garden beds, and lighting, and the result is stunning. Jeremy and Alison had a wonderful ability to “get us” – our style, color palette and plant preferences, and the overall feeling we wanted to create. They were patient, collaborative, and always welcomed our involvement throughout the planning and execution. We were able to make modifications as the work progressed and they addressed any concerns we had. I want to give a huge shout-out to the crew and to Matt, whose hard work brought the project to life. The team showed up every day with a positive attitude, even on the hottest days, and worked with such pride in what they were building. They became friends to us during the process, and without their dedication we wouldn’t have the lovely outdoor spaces we have today. Our home now has a cohesive indoor-to-outdoor feel, and the front yard has become a true extension of the aesthetic Narrow Lane created in the backyard. We’ve received many compliments from neighbors and visitors—especially about the unique red maple trellis on the front of the house. One FedEx delivery driver even asked if she could walk up and take a closer look! It is easy to recommend Narrow Lane for their professionalism, creativity, patience and sense of design. We are already considering another project next year!

Selected excerpts from reviews published on Google and Yelp, not reviews collected by this site.