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Gardner
4.9(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Highly recommend! They did a fantastic job cutting and trimming my lawn. Everything looks neat, Reliable, professional, and my yard has never looked better!"
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Father Paver
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Thoroughly enjoyed working with Bradley through the process of scoping the job, picking out the right materials, and job execution. Bradley and Kevin were there when promised and worked very hard with perfection. Pictures attached show the before (Brick) and after (Tumbled Blue Stone)"
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Two Tiered Patio
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Pavers and Hardscaping Project

+71

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Dodson General Excavating LLC
4.9(
4
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were extremely helpful and were able to help me fill the a ditch in my yard with dirt. They obviously had lots of experience and I can’t recommend these people highly enough. Great people!"
Response time12 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Tomlin’s Lawncare & Stone
4.3(
3
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Based right here in Amherst, VA, Tomlin’s Lawncare & Stone is a locally owned and operated team dedicated to keeping your property pristine, healthy, and inviting. We believe that your outdoor space is an extension of your home, and we treat every yard as if it were our own.\n\nWhether you need a crisp, professional mow or a deep clean for your siding and driveway, we provide reliable, high-quality service tailored to the unique landscape of Central Virginia.

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Peter Thacker
5.0(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

"Peter arrived at agreed on time, went over the three areas (remove brushy weeds, weedeat, clean weeds from around propane tank and clean up residue.) It took 3 hours on a hot humid day using cuutters for thumb thick brush and a tarp to collect cuttings. He did it well and even picked up trash blown out of passing vehicles without being asked or told to do so. I plan on using him again as I am 77 and not able to do this type of yardwork any more."
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

Xeriscaping can be more affordable than traditional landscaping, but it depends on your landscape design. However, you will save on water. If you live in an arid climate or a location prone to droughts, xeriscaping is an especially efficient way of reducing your lawn’s water demand without detracting from the beauty of your yard.

The landscaping elements that add the most value are often the basics. A well-maintained, attractive lawn can have a return on investment (ROI) of up to 217%. Routine lawn maintenance, such as edging and mulching, can provide an ROI of over 100%. Other high-value projects include upgrading your front walkway, which can offer a 100% ROI, and planting trees. Projects like adding decks, patios, outdoor lighting, irrigation systems, fire pits, and outdoor kitchens also add value and enjoyment, though their direct financial ROI may be less than 100% in some cases.

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.

It is possible to DIY complete hardscaping projects, but in most cases, hiring a professional is best to get the job done correctly. Hardscaping—including installing patios, decks, retaining walls, walkways, and water features—is challenging and time-consuming, so the money you spend on a professional is typically worth it. Not only will the quality be better, but you could avoid problems that come along with a lack of hardscaping experience, like drainage issues that can lead to costly foundation damage and leaks in your home.

Hedge plants are available in almost every size, from seedlings to fully mature, six-foot-tall shrubs. Planting smaller plants is much easier and more cost-effective. However, it can take years for the plants to reach maturity and create a full hedge. Garden centers and specialty retailers sometimes offer three to four-foot wide plants that you can simply plant next to each other for an instant full hedge.

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