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Top-Rated Landscapers in Dayton - Updated Nov 2026

Hoffman Landscaping
4.7(
78
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am impressed with the customer service I received and overall experience. The owner was in touch with me first, within couple of days of purchasing the offer. The communication was ongoing and in timely manner it terms of date and time of arrival. I feel my needs were listened and executed in the design. The design exceeded my expectations. I am highly recommending Hoffman Landscaping."
backyard patio built in Grill
backyard patio built in Grill
backyard patio built in Grill
backyard patio built in Grill
backyard patio built in Grill

+36

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care
5.0(
22
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenArchitect - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape+8 more

Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care once again has done a fantastic job for us. They are always prompt with communication, prices are fair, and their work is excellent. Within a week of contacting Kevin, I had someone come out to assess what work I needed and had a crew show up. I asked for additional landscaping work this year, a separate quote was drawn up, approved and scheduled with ease. Thank you for another great experience!"
Delaware River Jack stone filling in bare dirt areas. Forming a stone bed.
In this project, we transformed a bare dirt area by using Blue Ice stone in the corner. Along the patio border, we added Delaware River Jack to seamlessly connect the entire stone bed around the pool.
Retaining Wall / Artificial Grass / Walk Way
After.
Tree Jobs

+240

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Baumann's Lawn & Landscape
4.5(
134
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Sod - InstallArchitect - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape+9 more

Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rick returned our calls promptly and gave us a fair quote for services. Baumann's does not overcharge or upsell. Once we settled on Baumann's Landscaping as our contractor, we called Rick and the crew were out the next morning promptly at 9am. We were expecting two days of work to clear the brush, but they completed the job in 4 hours. The crew went above and beyond, killing vines choking our trees, mulching all the deadfall, and pushing the brush line all the way back beyond the trees (we live on Maryland wetlands). Fast, prompt, great job. Would absolutely hire again. A++."
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+2

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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HL Design / Turf and Flora Landscaping, LLC
4.4(
74
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Mr. and Mrs. Howe along with their team of professionals transformed the entire back yard of my Ellicott City townhouse from grass/weeds to a beautiful hardscape surface. Great quality, extremely efficient from start to finish, overall a wonderful experience. Will be reaching out to them again in the Spring to transform the front yard, I consider them landscaping/hardscaping, "Alchemists"."
 Japanese Tree removal
 Waterfall
 Waterfall
Large Waterfall
 Waterfall

+62

Response time11 hrs
Response rate87%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R Mejia Landcare LLC
4.9(
14
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Architect - LandscapeDesigner - LandscapeDrywell - Construct or Rebuild+9 more

Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Hired to remove remove shrubs, trim clean up shrubs, mulch, grade and seed. Excellent services provided. The staff was professional, prompt, and left the property in great condition. Will hire again for other landscape projects."
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+12

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Landscaping FAQs, answered by experts

The best landscaping for a septic drain field is shallow-rooted grass or native vegetation that helps prevent soil erosion while allowing water to evaporate efficiently. Avoid planting trees, shrubs, or deep-rooted plants near the drain field because the roots can infiltrate pipes and cause blockages. Using mulch or gravel sparingly can also help retain moisture and protect the system without restricting airflow.

Unless it only rains once in a blue moon where you live, you’re going to want water-loving plants in your garden bed or pot. A few ideas for plants that aren’t super fast-growing (meaning they’re good in pots or near foundations) and can handle a lot of standing water include: 

  • Acorus (Sweet flag)

  • Colocasia esculenta (Taro or elephant ear): In many climates, these are annuals, making them less desirable because you need to adjust the chain again after each replant.

  • Equisetum scirpoides (Dwarf horsetail rush): non-dwarf varieties of horsetail are fast growers and can take over quickly.

  • Juncus effusus (Curly rush)

  • Osmunda regalis (Royal fern): Royal fern can grow quickly but can also handle being crowded, making them good container plants.

The best time to plant is between spring and autumn. Springtime weather is typically mild and is when nurseries start to bloom. When the summer weather arrives and it’s hot out, it’s best to avoid planting bare-root plants, but you can still plant many in-container varieties. The first sign of fall is another great opportunity to plant biennials if you live in southern states, or a lovely vegetable garden up north.

Landscape design can be a simple service that includes a drawing or visual representation of how your yard can be set up and optimized for your intended purposes. But it can also include all of the manual labor to make your vision a reality. When you speak with your landscape designer, ensure everyone understands the specific services you want. Some add-on services may include the following:

  • Sourcing and delivery of raw materials

  • Professional installation of features, including pergolas, decks, and pathways

  • Drainage system design

  • Recommendations for specific plants and trees

If you want to take your tree-planting hobby beyond your outdoor space, here are a few great ways to do it:

  • Encourage your neighbors to participate in the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program, which has a four-step framework that helps communities grow and maintain their own tree cover.

  • Support businesses that plant trees. 

  • Lobby your local government to plant more trees around your community.

  • Donate to a tree-planting charity.

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