In the summer of 2008, I decided to install a basketball court in my backyard in Sterling, MA. However, I had several obstacles to overcome in order to make this happen. Difficult site conditions and access/egress to my property were major hurdles in making the basketball court dream a reality.
I contacted Dandini Landscaping after viewing several of the landscaping projects through the Sterling and Leominster area. Peter Dandini immediately met with me at my house to review the basketball court project. Peter listened closely to what I wanted, but also suggested alternatives that would make the project more reasonable and aesthetically pleasing.
Over the next month, Peter worked with me on a close to daily basis to plan out and construct the project. Peter handled all the site work conditions which included the removal of over 50 trees, the construction of an access road, building a retaining wall to support the basketball court, and pouring a concrete pad that served as the basketball floor base. In addition, Peter constructed a beautiful campsite area adjacent to the basketball court area complete with a fire pit, newly planted trees, and additional plantings.
The entire project was a difficult one to accomplish but at the end, it turned out to be more than I could have ever imagined. It is now a wonderful area for my family and friends to get together. I highly recommend Peter for any landscape projects. He is professional, reliable, accessible, and a very talented landscape designer/builder. He is thoughtful, has foresight & vision, and most importantly, can turn an idea into a reality.
Martin Reisner