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Top-Rated Landscapers in Gainesville - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Holy Land Landscaping, LLC
Holy Land Landscaping, LLC
4.9(
197
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was the best clean -up job of my yard that I have had. I would definitely recommend Holy Land Landscaping Edin and his crew arrived on time and and were a pleasure to work with. They will be the Landscaping company I will always use. Esther M. Reston, VA"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions
Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions
5.0(
81
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Epp's Landscaping, LLC.
Epp's Landscaping, LLC.
4.6(
17
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Epp's Landscaping is very prompt, professional, courteous and considerate of what my lawn needs to grow lush. His pricing is competitive and/or better than the other lawn care professionals that I have used. I will definitely continue to use all their lservices to include their landsacping services."
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+46

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Diversified Contractors LLC
4.5(
182
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have never done a project like the patio they did and I could not be happier with the process, and the work Mike and his team did. He helped my wife and I scope out the project and listened to what we wanted and how we wanted to use the space. His suggestions were thoughtful and the end product turned out just as we had envisioned. There was no pressure during the process and he took all the time we needed to answer questions. His crew worked incredibly hard every day they were here, and you could tell they took pride in their work, focused on little details I couldn’t even envision, and had fun while doing it. This definitely showed in the end product as it looks great and I am extremely happy with the quality."
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+26

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Landscape Lighting Designers Plus
Landscape Lighting Designers Plus
4.1(
47
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and Install

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr. Craig Collins has a gift for landscape lighting design. His work truly transformed the look of our house at night. We are very pleased with his work and recommend his service."
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+5

Response time1 day
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Blue Ridge Landscaping of Virginia, Inc.
4.4(
28
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenRetaining Wall - Install+1 more

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Steve and his team did a great job with our landscaping project. From the initial consultation to the day of installation, Steve answered all our questions, was flexible in scheduling, and adjusted at the last minute when we added extra trees. The finished project exceeded our expectations! I would highly recommend Blue Ridge Landscaping."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Elmer's Lawn & Garden
Elmer's Lawn & Garden
4.4(
48
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Customers say: Super punctual

"Elmer's Lawn and Garden is a great, family-owned company. Their price is reasonable at $35 per cut, including edging and weeding. They even sent me a Christmas card. Very reliable.
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Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Landscaping FAQs, answered by experts

Most bamboo can send roots down two to three feet into the ground. However, when stopping bamboo from spreading, the focus is on the runner roots or rhizomes. These roots are much shallower, staying 12 inches or less from the surface, so they’re easier to find and remove. But if you want to remove the bamboo entirely, you’ll have to dig out the full root system.

The best type of rock for landscaping depends on your specific project and needs, as different rocks are suited for different applications. For covering large areas or creating an affordable driveway, consider gravel, but note that it can wash away in flowing water. For water features, river rocks are a good option. Flagstone and cobblestone are ideal for aesthetically pleasing patios and walkways. If you are building a stone wall, fieldstone or small boulders are up to the task. Large boulders and landscape rocks work well as statement pieces, to fill empty space, or to indicate boundaries, but be mindful that they can overwhelm smaller gardens. The best approach is to first define your landscaping project and then select the rock type that best fits that purpose.

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.

Grass is the most popular and safest option for planting over a septic drain field, but you can also plant small flowering plants and other lightweight plants that don’t have woody or deep roots. Avoid trees and bushes within 10 feet of the field, as the woody roots can crack the perforated pipes. You should also avoid planting vegetable or fruit gardens over your drain field, as a leak from the pipes could contaminate the soil and put anyone who eats the produce at risk.

Buying plants from a nursery is one thing, but ensuring that they are properly planted is another. While you might not need to hire a landscaper for every plant that you buy from a nursery, it’s a great idea to have their expertise and experience to plant larger items, like burlapped trees or specialty plants like rose bushes. Even better, before making a trip to a nursery to buy new plants, consult a local landscaper to test your soil for pH levels, soil texture, and phosphorus and potassium levels to help determine the best plants for your area.

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