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Avatar for Horizon Landscaping Designs LLC
Horizon Landscaping Designs LLC
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Designer - LandscapeLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For Business+5 more

Serving Mount Vernon, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This is a second time I hired Lazaro because he did a superb job on pavement. This time, a bit hesitating to call him because it's landscaping work rather than hardscaping. However they did a great job removing weeds, adding top soil and planting sod and bushes with mulch on front yard. On side yard, they removed weeds, added top soil and planted seeds. I like his prompt response, reliability and commitment. They have a solid work habit. Strongly recommend."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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JP Landscaping Inc
4.5(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenSod - InstallArchitect - Landscape+11 more

Serving Mount Vernon, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JP Landscaping wowed me from the minute they started work until the time they finished. I have truly never worked with a better contractor and crew than this group. We hired them to help correct a drainage issue on the side of our back yard that was allowing water flow toward our home during strong storms. Jose met with us and determined a plan to add a wall to hold the water and push toward the drainage system they added so that water would flow to the road and not toward our house. It turned out to be beautiful and functional! He has the hardest working and most professional crew!"
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for New Foliage Landscaping
New Foliage Landscaping
4.7(
57
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Designer - LandscapeLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For Business

Serving Mount Vernon, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent and professional landscape service. Gilbert is very responsive and professional, making sure that installation was the way I wanted it. The project included removing existing ground cover (which he saved some for me to transplant in a shady location), prepping soil and installing new ground cover and tree. He started the work immediately and installation was about as perfect as you can get. Great to work with, I'd definitely hire him again for a landscaping project."
Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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E.T. General Contractor, Inc.
4.5(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Mount Vernon, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The front yard of my townhouse was a mess. I had mostly weeds and dirt and a burning bush and tree that was out of control. Juilo and his crew came in and within two days, removed the burning bush, trimmed the remaining bushes, trimmed back the tree and installed a beautiful retaining wall, with river stone and perennials, and added new sod. My front lawn is now beautiful, thanks to ET. General Contractor, Inc. I highly recommend them for your landscaping project!"
New Wood Flooring
Beautiful double siting wall, patio and fire Pitt.
Paver Driveway
Patio
Outdoor kitchen and a pergola

+219

Response time12 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Spirit Landscaping
4.6(
60
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Mount Vernon, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Blaine's Landscaping were professional, attentive to the work requirements, displayed excellent customer service and offered a great value. Work involved removing two castle walls, flagstone, marble chips from around a former pond. Phase two, was to remove all weeds and mulch and then apply fabric and new mulch to the entire yard. Very satisfied with the work and will use Blaine's again for a new stone patio next year."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Diversified Contractors LLC
4.5(
182
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mount Vernon, VA and surrounding areas

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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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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 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 Mount Vernon, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Well if you are looking for landscape lighting there are many to choose from however, if you want a designer who is hands on and will give you personal service Craig of Landscape Lighting is the man for your job!"
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+5

Response time1 day
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Elmer's Lawn & Garden
4.4(
48
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Mount Vernon, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Customers say: Super punctual

"I have been using Elmer's Lawn & Garden for approximately 4 years.  During that time  I have had high quality, professional landscaping, annual yard maintenance (weeding), a walkway placed all the way around one side of the house to the back.  In addition Elmer provided very professional services to widen my driveway widen and the stone used was also used on my steps and front porch.  Elmer's prices are fair.  Elmer and his crew are kind and very trustworthy.  I will be using Elmer's Lawn & Garden for many years to come.
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

There are two main times of year to apply mulch: mid to late spring and late fall. Spreading mulch in mid to late spring helps protect new seedlings as the soil warms up. It's best to wait until temperatures are steady, as mulching too early in the spring can slow down the soil's warming process and hinder plant growth. Fall mulching is also beneficial, as it insulates the soil and helps regulate its temperature when the first frosts arrive.

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.

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