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What some people have had to say about Jim's work:
"We are pleased with the knowledge based gardening services that have been the hallmark of Hilltown Tree and Garden for several years now. Rain or shine dependability and responsiveness to both garden needs and client wishes is something we have grown to count upon."
Walter Cudnohufsky, Landscape Architect, Ashfield, MA
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As we began our landscape project from scratch, Jim was both a great listener and highly knowledgeable about plant and landscape design choices. He is a thoughtful expert who cares about both the small details and the big picture, and we are pleased with the results and the quality of work by Jim and his crew. His skills as an arborist and attention to our existing trees complemented the landscape in ways that we had not expected."
Stephen and Suzanne Kulik, MA State Representative, Worthington, MA
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"The best decision I made was to give Jim McSweeney a free hand in designing low-maintenance gardens for me. His vast knowledge of plants and careful work with his crew resulted in a landscape exceeding my wildest dreams."
Pat Coon, Florence (Northampton), MA
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"Every year as reliable as the coming of spring, the crew from Hilltown Tree and Garden arrive and transform the beds and garden around my house into a showplace. His skills and eye as a landscape designer have greatly helped beautify the property."
Chuck Meyers, Shelburne Falls, MA
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I was heartsick when I saw what the ice storm had done to the beautiful old birch tree in our front yard. Jim assured me it would be fine and now it is hard to tell that the tree suffered any damage at all. Thanks to Jim and his hard working crew.
Melanie Dana, Goshen, MA
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"Mary and I wanted to thank you so very much for your work. The planning, placement, and your choice of specimen and the quality of the trees and shrubs you chose are so very beautiful. Thank you. We especially appreciate your understanding of both the art and science of plant life and landscaping and your sensitivity to the surrounding landscape. It was very helpful in helping us work out what we wanted and how best to achieve it. We are looking forward to working with you in the coming years to help us design, maintain, and further evolve our landscape."
Mary Bull and Peter Seterdahl, Amherst, MA
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"Jim - the gardens have looked really wonderful this season. Elizabeth and I have been in Worthington the last three weekends and we have really enjoyed wandering around the gardens with guests who have all remarked on the beautiful shrubs and flowers. I do try, almost all the time, to give appropriate credit to Jim McSweeney and Hilltown Tree and Garden. I make a special effort if they are local folks who might also need garden maintenance. The new landscape design..."
Bob Owens, Worthington, MA
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"Jim McSweeney and his competent and knowledgeable staff have been redesigning and maintaining our garden for the past five years. We are and have been delighted with the results of his efforts. The garden, replete with perennials, is a visual delight. We unqualifiedly recommend Hilltown Tree and Garden to provide for any plant lover's landscaping and maintenance needs.”
Aili Clapp and Family, Conway, MA
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"We thought a long time before we chose the landscape contractor to do a much needed walkway and flower beds in the front of our home. Several things were very important to us. We wanted someone who shared our love of the natural world. We wanted someone local who understood that the weather is different in the Hilltowns. We wanted native plants for the beds and local stone for the walkway.
We wanted to be good to the earth. It was important to us that who ever did the job leave a distinctive and timeless mark on the work. We found all of this and more when we chose Jim McSweeny from Hilltown Tree and Garden. We could not be more pleased! We're thrilled that he followed our vision and his own as well. He spent lots of time explaining the perennials that would work and that are eco-friendly and how to care for them. The completed job is an absolute pleasure and so beautiful. We are happy, the birds and butterflies are happy and the landscape is happy! We are already looking forward to next year's project with Jim and his team.
Truly every time I look at the front of the house I think I am dreaming. The walk way "anchors" the house and makes it seem more permanent. I cannot thank you enough. And....as I requested....I do see you in the finished work and it always makes me smile! Just as I wished. I know that the walk way will out live Ray and I and the next family to move in will find endless joy in your work as well."
Ray and Krislyn T. Lequin, Chesterfield, MA
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"Jim McSweeney and Hilltown Tree and Garden were a joy to work with. Jim is extremely knowledgeable and is exceptionally generous with his knowledge and expertise. He and his staff are always professional and reliable, doing things with no short cuts, on time and on budget. The landscape design, the trees, the flowers, the vegetable garden are all fantastic. He transformed my yard from a weed patch to a gorgeous country garden! ”
Mary Patierno, Ashfield, MA
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"The gardens look great! I just wish I could get him to stop planting flowers and come in to do the dishes. The other day..."
Lisa McSweeney, Chesterfield, MA
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"Jim, the gardens and landscape are gorgeous. They have grown much more than we expected in the one year since planting, and have filled in beautifully. They are perfectly placed and designed. The clusters of flower plantings create a stunning visual flow. Your maintenance crew has done a good job of keeping all the plants healthy and well tended, and work unobtrusively. We couldn't be happier. Thanks again for all your good work.
Paul Strasburg, Worthington, MA
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"After talking with Jim for just a short time, we knew that he was the one we wanted to produce our dream garden and design our landscape in the Hilltowns. Jim is very well educated, has a fine eye for detail and can easily see the 'big picture' which he so clearly & passionately conveys. He has great patience explaining what each plant will do throughout its life and has an excitement about work that is contagious. We conveyed our ideal garden to him, one filled with wildflowers to attract our feathered friends. We gave him the artistic freedom to create and he delivered! He and his talented, friendly team installed our personally designed garden that suits us and our property perfectly. We are pleased beyond our dreams. A sincere thank you to Jim and his team at Hilltown Tree and Garden.
P. S.: Cedar Waxwings and Purple Finches are loving the Serviceberry trees!
Mark and Diane Bevan, Cummington, MA
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We contacted Jim because we had known of his work from a number of our friends. He had done a range of projects for them (designs, hardscaping, tree care, perennial cottage gardens, etc...) and they all raved about his work. Now our job is completed and I am please to say that he and his crew exceeded the lofty expectations we had. They were professional, thoughtful, on time and under budget! We highly recommend them!
Debra & Robert Truncellito, Northampton, MA
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I have worked with Jim McSweeney and his team at Hilltown Tree & Garden for two years on two substantial landscaping projects. Jim possesses a rare combination of encyclopedic knowledge of the world of plants, trees and landscaping and a wonderful aesthetic sense and a terrific eye. His work ethic is outstanding. He is reliable and delivers exactly what he promises. I recommend him without reservation.
Maxine Fass, Becket, MA & New York, NY
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"We hired Jim and his crew to redesign our existing gardens and to prune our trees. We have found his competence, reliability, and knowledge of horticulture excellent. We especially like that he was conscious of our budget. We have been pleased with the work he has done and look forward to working with him in the future."
David Keilson, Chesterfield, MA
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Our experience working with Jim McSweeney was terrific. From the initial consultation, through to the final installation - he was a true professional. With his extensive knowledge of plants, along with his enthusiasm for for developing a garden that would suit our needs- the end result was just what we hoped for.
Patty Gorman-Bishop, Northampton (Florence), Ma
Krislyn Lequin, Chesterfield, Ma
The trees are looking great. Jim and the crew was knowledgeable and helpful. Thanks again.
Todd & Janet Lynch, Williamsburg, Ma
Thanks for the good work the trees look great!
Dr. Robert Gardiner, Buckland, MA
Thanks Jim! Things look great!
Anne Morehouse, Northampton (Leeds), MA
We live in the middle of a forest with many large , loved trees within 30 ft of our home. I think there were nearly 30 trees that needed professional care & that is what they got from Jim & his crew. Everything was done exactly as we discussed & i never worried about the work, even when we could not be home. Not only did he suggest work but explained why it needed to be done in a way that I could understand & appreciate.
Joan & Cal Clark Jr, Ashfield, MA
We found HT&G a pleasure to work with. They were prompt, pleasant, and very knowledgeable about local plants and growing conditions. Our job was fairly small, but they gave it their full attention. We would definitely use them again.
David Pritchard & Ellen Wittlinger, Williamsburg, MA
The trees look so much happier...thanks so much.
Margery Shaw, Huntington, MA
Hilltown Tree and Garden have gotten our Pioneer Valley property off to a fine start. We engaged Jim at the beginning of 2008 to get our woods and trees in shape. We were immediately impressed by his eye for the proportions of the landscape, which immediately looked much better-proportioned after he had finished selectively thinning trees and shoring up some beloved old maple trees. We then asked him to renovate our perennial gardens and install an orchard and vegetable beds. After a couple of months, the results are already impressive. Jim was most responsive to our ideas and preferences about plantings, and we are sure that his use of native and woodland perennials will give us a landscape that combines ease of maintenance with long-term beauty. I would unhesitatingly recommend Jim and his crew to anyone wanting a garden perfectly adapted to the rigors of our local climate in the Hilltowns.
David Shapero, Shelburne Falls, MA
"As a property manager of estates in Northampton and Lenox, Massachusetts, I need to work with the best. I have worked with Jim and his staff for 5 years now on over a dozen projects both large and small. I have found him to be one of the most competent, reliable, and knowledgeable contractors that I have dealt with in the twenty plus years of doing this."
T. Fisher, Northampton, MA
We were very pleased with the trees you have put in for us this spring. But more especially with the quality of your installation. We are delighted..."
Dick and Jerrilee Cain, Worthington, MA
"Jim-- What a difference! The place looks great! Thanks for all your hard work.
Bill Lemberg, Middlefield, MA
Jerry and I want to let you know how pleased we are with the tree and landscape work you did for us. All the pruning looks amazing. Your thoughtfulness at addressing each and every tree on our property is much appreciated. We think your thoughtfulness along with your knowledge of trees and landscapes added up to a great result. Now that the fruit trees have leafed out they look terrific. The Norway Spruce looks fabulous as does the ornamental Juniper at the corner of the house.
Looking forward to working with you this fall.
Dolly and Jerry Jolly, Amherst, MA
Jim, Thanks so much for everything. What a great job you all did. The place looks so beautiful and the apple trees have never looked better! Next year the landscape...
Bea Heinrichs, Granville, MA
I was pleased with the work Jim McSweeney and his crew did. Jim is very knowledgable, professional and is clear in explaining what he thinks should be done and why. The landscape...
Connie Kindahl, Amherst, MA