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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

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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 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.

You should exercise care when deciding how to landscape over a leach field for your septic system. You typically want lightweight materials that won’t damage the drain field’s perforated pipes. When adding plants to the area, select plants with shallow roots, such as grass or flower gardens. Trees with deep roots could damage the pipes in the field.

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

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.

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