Since 2005, Krefta Landscaping has been helping homeowners throughout Greater Boston create outdoor spaces that are both beautiful and built to last. Our team combines thoughtful landscape design, skilled craftsmanship, and professional project management to deliver custom landscaping, hardscaping, and outdoor living projects tailored to each property and homeowner's vision.

Every project begins by listening to your goals. From the initial consultation through design and construction, we focus on creating landscapes that enhance your home's appearance, functionality, and long-term value while providing a smooth, professional experience from start to finish.

Professional Design Expertise

One of the strengths that sets Krefta Landscaping apart is our commitment to professional landscape design. Our team includes Certified Landscape Designer Holly Samuels, who received her training through the Landscape Institute at the Boston Architectural College. Holly serves on the Board of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers (New England Chapter), is a certified Massachusetts Master Gardener, and is an active member of several respected landscaping and ecological organizations. Her expertise helps ensure every landscape balances aesthetics, functionality, and environmental sustainability.

Your Vision, Our Expertise

Whether you're planning a complete landscape transformation or enhancing a specific area of your property, Krefta Landscaping offers comprehensive landscape design, hardscape construction, planting, lawn installation, drainage solutions, irrigation systems, landscape lighting, retaining walls, patios, walkways, outdoor kitchens, fire features, water features, fencing, and seasonal landscape enhancements. Every project is customized to complement your home, lifestyle, and long-term goals.

Meet Our Team

Edson Krefta, President and CEO
Edson started Krefta Landscaping in 2005, and has overseen its steady growth from modest beginnings to today’s enterprise with 6 crews, 20+ workers, 10 trucks, a fleet of excavators, and a corporate office complete with a 3-bay maintenance garage. As President, Edson oversees all operations of the company, with a focus on customer service, project management, quality control, personnel recruiting and retention, and crew and equipment management. Edson resides in Tewksbury with his wife and daughter, and spends his limited spare time with family and friends.

Gerry Chilel-Lopez, Production Supervisor
Gerry joined the company in 2010 and is in charge of production and quality control on the company’s larger jobs. Even on many smaller jobs, Gerry is often called upon for his problem-solving capabilities and reputation as a finisher. He is an experienced and talented equipment operator, as well as crew manager, and feels at home on virtually any job site. Gerry is well known for their work ethic, artistic inspiration and creativity, can-do attitude, and commitment to customer satisfaction. Additionally, in the Winter, Gerry is in charge of the Company’s snowplow and ice management division. Off the clock, Gerry spends time with his wife and 2 children in Lynn, MA.

Holly Samuels, Landscape Designer
Holly Samuels is a Certified Landscape Designer working in the Metrowest Boston area. She received her training at the Landscape Institute at the Boston Architectural College. Her focus is on creating beautiful outdoor environments that encourage people to spend time outside enjoying nature in a landscape that supports healthy ecological function and environmental sustainability. She serves on the board of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers, New England Chapter, and is also a member of the Ecological Landscaping Association, the New England Wildflower Society, and is a certified Massachusetts Master Gardener. She also serves as a volunteer Conservation Steward for the Town of Lexington where she spends her free time restoring a conservation near her home.