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Top-Rated Landscapers in Charlottesville - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Dos Amigos Landscaping & Grounds Management
Dos Amigos Landscaping & Grounds Management
4.6(
57
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenArchitect - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape+10 more

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The customer rep was friendly, knowledgeable, and honest. The price estimate was on par with other landscapers and sadly did not use the service since we had another company come out to winterize our lawn. I definitely do recommend people to call Dos Amigos especially with the great customer service."
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Backyard After
Backyard After
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Serenescapes
Serenescapes
4.6(
46
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnArchitect - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape+10 more

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Eric and his guys did a great job. First thing I noticed is Eric is extremely responsive and prompt. Second thing is he explained everything in depth with options. Finally the job itself was great. I had a backyard that had pretty much turned into a mess from mud and poor drainage. Water would just sit for weeks on end to the point that it would start to stink. He made several drainage adjustments to my back yard to include installing a french drain and then I had a hardscape patio installed in place of the the constant sloppy mud I have had for years. The finished product was great I certainly would give it 5 stars and recommend him."
These are finish pics of the project.
Installing an outdoor paradise
Fire pit ready for Adirondack's!
Installing an outdoor paradise
before and after

+11

Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Maintained By Mike
4.9(
69
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenDesigner - LandscapeDrywell - Construct or Rebuild+5 more

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike Pickwoad was referred to us by a neighbor and promptly returned our initial call, following up with a home visit answering all of our questions. He showed up on the agreed upon date and did an outstanding job mulching and landscaping the property. We are going to continue using Mike and would (and have) recommended him to anyone needing landscaping/planting services."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for M.C. Landscaping Maintenance & Lawn Care
M.C. Landscaping Maintenance & Lawn Care
4.6(
38
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Very prompt addressing tree down over driveway in early morning emergency on a holiday. This is a huge win! Let's be honest, service in Charlottesville is not great. MC landscaping is stepping it up. Highly recommend but get in line behind my additional work needs."
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Mulching 1
Mulching 2

+58

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Misael Guevara Landscaping Services
Misael Guevara Landscaping Services
4.8(
20
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

""Misa" and his crew took on a clean-up and reclamation of our two acre property and did a tremendous job. They had the equipment and expertise to get a range of projects done around the property. He and his crew are skilled. Also, Misa is a great guy, the kind you want to do business with. We have arranged for future work with him and so, can definitely recommend Misael Guevara Landscaping services."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landscaping FAQs, answered by experts

Costs for lakefront landscaping are influenced by project size, choice of plants and materials, labor, and any additional features or structures desired. Projects can range from a few thousand dollars to extensive transformations costing much more.

If you live in an area with heavy rain or you like the idea of an extra layer of cushion under your feet, you may want to consider adding additional layers under your grass. There are pads that are purely for comfort and ones that can help accelerate drainage for those heavy rains.

The best size rock for your landscaping depends on the design, as different boulders serve different purposes. If you want to group boulders to create a natural-looking cluster, you’ll need a range of sizes. Otherwise, here are some suggestions:

  • Small boulders (smaller than 12 inches across): Best for landscape edging and fire pits 

  • Medium boulders (12–24 inches): Best for retaining walls and water features

  • Large boulders (more than 24 inches): Best as standalone landscaping features, steps, or walkways.

Of course, you can mix and match sizes to create a unique display.

Yes, it is possible to add too little mulch. Anything less than 1 inch will likely result in too little coverage around your plants, allowing weeds to grow through and minimizing the positive effects that a deeper bed of mulch would have, like maintaining proper soil moisture and insulating the ground.

The primary disadvantages of xeriscaping are the high upfront cost and the significant labor required to establish it. A xeriscaping project can cost between $3,000 and $24,000 on average. Additionally, the resulting landscape will have less of a traditional green appearance, which may not appeal to everyone's personal taste and could potentially narrow your pool of buyers if you decide to sell your home. However, despite these initial drawbacks, the long-term benefits include saving water, time, and money on lawn maintenance.

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