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Avatar for Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions
Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving La Plata, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Thank you for giving me my backyard back from a post storm swamp to a nicely sodded yard. I’ve worked with “several dozen” contractors as a landlord during the past 30 years and I can count on “one hand” those contractors who have clearly stood out for their quality work, honesty and professionalism. Even my tenants commented on the quality and meticulous job that was completed in the backyard. I received 5 different quotes for this job. Two contractors did not bid on this project due to the large size and scope of the project. Another very popular drainage/landscaping company in Prince William County submitted a very low price for the job but their verbal description of the work to be done and their unlimited, “to-good-to-be true” warranty was not reflected in the contract. The price provided by Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions was competitive and the scope of work was very detailed. This project was somewhat large in scope and involved 25 yards of top soil to be added to the backyard. I’m grateful for the company’s honesty to bring in the full amount. I’ve dealt with some contractors that would bring in less but charge the full amount. Although the contract required placing grass seed and straw in the backyard they placed sod throughout the backyard at no additional charge. The backyard looks beautiful. I strongly recommend that you include this locally owned business when getting price quotes for your drainage/erosion projects."
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+246

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Green Gardenscape
5.0(
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving La Plata, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was AMAZING! They contacted me properly, they showed up on time, and most importantly they did a beautiful job at a reasonable price. I will definitely be contacting them for my landscaping needs in the future."
Text now at (571) 561-4263
Garden cleaning
Garden cleaning
Garden cleaning
Garden cleaning

+18

Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Second Glance Lawn & Landscape LLC
Second Glance Lawn & Landscape LLC
4.9(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery+1 more

Serving La Plata, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Look...let's make this simple. If you live in the Stafford Virginia area, call Second Glance Lawn and Landscape first. Why - family business, honest pricing and superior results. Let's get back to the pricing. Second Glance soundly beat their competition and wasn't linked to a computerized / AI satellite neighborhood pricing model. The owner, Lou, came out, walked the ground, assesed the work for my acreage, explained the cost and we shook on the deal - no negotiations were required - because he a great owner and man. As a retired veteran, I recommend you stop scrolling and contact Lou from Second Glass immediately and get your landscaping done right the first. Tell 'em Danny recommended him and you may get a deal. Probably not, because I didn't tell him about any deal, but he'll probably laugh and give you one anyway. Always Forward!"
Flower Bed Clean Out
Flower Bed Clean Out
Flower Bed Clean Out
Flower Bed Clean Out
Brick/Shrub Removal

+12

Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landscape Lighting Designers Plus
4.1(
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and Install

Serving La Plata, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Craig Collins of Landscape Lighting Designers Plus clearly has a lot of expertise and listened carefully to what we wanted. I was afraid of too much light but our project turned out perfectly. Though our project was small, he gave it prompt and diligent attention, even in sweltering summer weather."
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+5

Response time1 day
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

In most cases, wait three to five days to repot or relocate a plant from a greenhouse or nursery. That way, your plant has time to recover from any shock during the move and adapt to the conditions in and around your home. Some hearty plants may not need as long, and delicate plants might need several weeks. You should ask the professional at your nursery for a recommended timeline. Consider asking about an initial watering schedule to help stimulate root growth and promote a healthy plant.

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.

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.

Yes, backyard landscaping and total-home landscaping add value to your home. According to the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), high-quality landscape design has a 20 to 30 percent return on investment. So, when it comes time to sell your home, having a beautiful backyard landscaping oasis will increase your home’s value. 

If you’re hiring a landscaper to plant the garden of your dreams, you do not need to provide them with plants that you bought yourself from a nursery. While you certainly can provide your landscaper with plants, keep in mind that some nurseries provide discounts to landscaping companies, therefore potentially lowering your materials cost. Beyond the cost of the plants themselves, you need to have additional materials like topsoil and mulch for the project. Most likely, your landscaper can get a discount on these materials as well, so it’s worth speaking with them before making any large purchases.

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