Shirley Lawn Care Services is a trusted landscaping and lawn-care company based in Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard. They specialize in both routine maintenance and full property revitalization, whether you need weekly mowing, shrub trimming, or built-from-scratch hardscapes.
They work mainly down-island: Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, Vineyard Haven and the neighborhoods around them. Pricing is set up front, with no hidden fees.
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Core Services
Weekly/bi-weekly lawn mowing and scheduled maintenance
Garden bed care, shrub and hedge trimming
Seasonal property cleanup (spring/fall) and debris removal
Hardscaping – retaining walls, patios, stone walkways
Custom landscaping design and installation
One-off projects for renovations and outdoor upgrades
Why Homeowners on the Vineyard Choose Them
Locally based: deep knowledge of island terrain, soil and micro-climate
Clear pricing and service agreements. They don’t price-match, discount or barter.
Residential only: homes, not commercial contracts, so each property gets attention
The reviews back that up: “They are professional, knowledgeable and kind… their prices are reasonable and fair.”
“Shirley Lawn Care Services is an excellent company. They are professional, knowledgeable and kind. Their prices are reasonable and fair.” · Client Review, 2024
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This feature is part of a collaborative promotional partnership with Shirley Lawn Care Services. MV Vacation may receive non-monetary consideration such as photography access or service demonstrations. All opinions and content remain our own; we only feature island businesses we would recommend to a neighbor.
An island lawn in high summer. Sandy soil, salt air and a short season make grass harder work here than on the mainland, which is why there is a trade for it.
Vineyard Haven · a September lawnPhoto by MV Vacation
A lawn cut in stripes between two shingled houses, the big tree left in the middle of it and the edge let go wild. September is the month the island grass finally looks like this.
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