Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Landscaping Partner in Boothbay, ME
Founded in 2002 by Boothbay native Ben Stover, our company has grown from a small lawn-mowing venture into a full-service landscape and hardscape provider serving residential and commercial clients across mid-coast Maine. We specialize in landscape design and construction, excavation, lawn care, hardscapes, and professional tree services, supported by a licensed and insured team of arborists with expertise in hazardous tree removal and shoreland zone work. Our year-round maintenance programs ensure properties remain visually striking through all seasons, complemented by snow removal services that maintain safe passageways during winter months.As a locally owned business, we prioritize quality craftsmanship, transparent communication, and long-term relationships with our clients, treating every customer as part of our extended family. Our sister company, Conleys Garden Center & Landscaping, provides premium plant materials and horticultural expertise to support both residential and commercial projects. With five acres of annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs available alongside mulches and pest control products, we offer comprehensive solutions for all outdoor living space needs.
Services
Landscape Design
Hardscape Installation
Tree Services
Snow Removal
Lawn Maintenance
Garden Maintenance
Drainage Solutions
Retaining Walls
Fire Pit Installation
Shoreland Zone Tree Work
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We employ licensed and insured arborists with specialized tree care expertise
- Our year-round maintenance programs ensure seasonal landscape readiness
- Locally owned with deep understanding of Maine's climate challenges
- Sister company provides access to premium plant materials and horticultural advice
- Experienced team equipped for island work and complex terrain projects
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape design service creates customized outdoor spaces that enhance property aesthetics and functionality. We combine artistic vision with practical considerations to develop gardens, lawns, and hardscaped areas that thrive in Maine's climate. Clients receive detailed plans incorporating plant selection, drainage solutions, and sustainable maintenance practices.
Tree Services
Professional tree services include hazardous removal, pruning, and disease management by licensed arborists. Our team handles complex tree work using specialized climbing techniques and equipment. We provide deep root fertilization, cabling, and shoreland zone treatments while maintaining compliance with Maine's arborist licensing requirements.
Snow Removal
Comprehensive snow removal services maintain safe access for residential and commercial properties during Maine winters. Our capabilities include plowing, walkway shoveling, ice melting treatments, and 24/7 emergency response for storm events. Businesses and homeowners can contract customized winter maintenance plans tailored to their specific needs.
Hardscape Installation
We specialize in durable hardscape installations including patios, walkways, and retaining walls using natural stone and granite materials. Our craftsmen create functional outdoor living spaces with fire pits, courtyards, and custom stonework that withstand Maine's seasonal changes while adding property value.
Garden Maintenance
Year-round garden maintenance ensures landscapes remain vibrant through all seasons. Services include planting beds, mulching, weeding, pest control, and seasonal cleanups. Our team uses modern equipment to maintain lawns, gardens, and shrubbery while providing expert advice on plant health and soil conditions.
People
Ben Stover
Owner
Ben Stover founded SBLC Landscaping in 2002, growing it from a single lawn mower into a full-service landscaping company. A Boothbay native with over two decades of local experience, he oversees operations while maintaining hands-on involvement in major projects.
Questions
What landscaping services do you offer?
We provide complete landscape design, installation, and maintenance including hardscapes, tree care, snow removal, and seasonal garden maintenance for residential and commercial properties.
Do you provide year-round services?
Yes, our services continue through all seasons with winter snow removal complementing our regular landscaping and maintenance offerings.
Are your arborists licensed and insured?
All tree services are performed by licensed and insured arborists meeting Maine's state licensing requirements for professional tree care.
What areas do you service?
We primarily serve mid-coast Maine with expertise in Boothbay and surrounding communities, including island work capabilities.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes, we provide customized maintenance programs and snow removal contracts for both residential and commercial clients.
