About Us
Principals Mark Abo and Matthew Fielding both received their Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Mark also studied Architecture for three years at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island. Mark and Matt have over 30 years of experience in the industry.
Design:
Principal Mark Abo oversees the following:
- Full Design/Build Process.
- Concept Plans, Master Plans and Planting Plans.
- Specialty Gardens: Japanese, English, Rock & Water Gardens.
- Landscape Low-Voltage Lighting Designs.
- Construction Details and Specifications.
- Project Management with the Construction Team.
- Landscape and Design Sales & Business Operations.
- Marketing.
Build:
Principal Matthew Fielding oversees the following:
- Management of Construction Operations.
- Masonry Installations: Patio, Walks, Terraces, Piers, Steps & Driveways.
- Retaining Walls: Functional and Aesthetic.
- Drainage Correction & Water Management.
- Lawn Installations: Seed, Sod, and Hydro-Seeding.
- Installation of Soft and Hard Landscape Elements.
- Earthwork & Grading.
- Soil Amendment and Planting Preparation.
- Irrigation System Head Replacement and Repairs.
- Project Management with Design Team.
Company Facts:
- Mark and Matthew were roommates at the University of Massachusetts and created Earth Landscape and Irrigation LLC in 2004.
- We had trouble creating a solid business name when we decided to open our own company. One day during Mark’s one-hour commute home from work, while listening to Matt Nathanson’s song ‘Curve of the Earth’, it was realized…Earth. It was discussed and the rest is history.