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Gardens By Oz Inc

Lawn Service, Landscaping, Mulch and Topsoil Service,

About us

Founded in 1979, Gardens By Oz has built a reputation for inspired design, thorough knowledge and unsurpassed customer service and has provided superior landscaping services to Tidewater, Virginia, businesses and homeowners. Our specialty is beautiful aquatic gardens and ponds. We work with a wide variety of customers, from single family homeowners who want to completely transform their landscapes to large corporate clients that need luxurious entry areas, and deliver the same level of attention to each and every customer we serve. At Gardens By Oz we combine science and art to create landscape masterpieces that are the envy of the neighborhood. We are passionate about what we do and approach each and every landscape design project with creativity and enthusiasm. Visit our website at Gardensbyoz.com to fill out a request form or give us a call directly at (757) 588-5705. Please include your phone number if you are sending us a message through the Angi's List Message Center.

Business highlights

Se habla espanol
Minority owned and operated
Women owned and operated
LGBTQ+ Friendly
46 years of experience

Services we offer

Garden & lawn maintenance, installation, personalized landscape consulting, design-installation, lawn care, mulching, seasonal & water features, natural stone retaining walls and columns, accent lighting, site amenities including pergolas and arbors, zeroscape, native planting design, synthetic grass, putting greens, drainage systems

Services we don't offer

Do not provide service for sprinkler systems or lawn irrigation

Amenities

Senior Discount

5%

Accepted Payment Methods

  • Check
  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.882 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
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Robin P.
Oct 2024
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Highly recommend. Great ideas for new plantings. Entire crew very professional and hardworking. Looks like a new yard!
Response from

"Glad you are pleased. Appreciate what you said about our crew. I will pass it along to them & they will be pleased too. Thank you so much for your review."


Kristen B.
Oct 2024
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$740,000
Awesome job redoing my backyard landscaping!
Response from

"The crew was excited about taking an existing landscape & looking at it as a clean slate & incorporating new low maintenance plant materials. Look forward to phase 2. Appreciate your review."


Amanda I.
Sep 2024
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Absolute educational visit! Gary took the time to walk through my yard covering all of the trees and shrubs in the yard. The overall goal was to prolong the health of the landscape in my yard, and I received so much more than that! Gary is a long-term resident of Norfolk, therefore, his knowledge of the soil and what thrives around here is top notch! You will not be disappointed!
Response from

"Thank you very much for your review. It was nice to meet with you & discuss your existing landscape & how it could be improved from a low maintenance perspective along with ideas that you can include for a 2-3 year plan. Glad you found the information helpful!"


Mary Beth R.
Oct 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Fantastic work. Gary was always on schedule, offered great ideas for us to consider, gave us recommendations on how to manage our landscaping effectively, and his team was great. Highly recommend him.
Response from

"Thank you for your very nice review. Look forward to more projects in the future."


Laura A.
Oct 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500,000
Had Gardens By Oz back to my house to complete the backyard landscape renovation. Could not be happier! Gary explained which plants/flowers should go where and also put together the largest and most beautiful flower pots flanking either side of my patio steps. Can’t wait to use GBO for the next phase!
Response from

"We were very excited to get the opportunity to design, install & maintain the 3rd phase in your landscape plan. Looking to the next phase!"


Bill K.
May 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160,900
Gardens by Oz did an outstanding job advising, selecting and planting several shrubs and bushes for our landscaping refresh. They are very easy to work with, so patient answering all our questions, very professional crew and we certainly recommend them!
Response from

"Glad you were pleased with our work. It's always nice to take an existing landscape & refresh it. Thank you for your review."


Gwen K.
Apr 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$290,000
We would highly recommend Gardens by Oz Inc. Our project was to hire someone to design and plant a LARGE colorful flower bed in our backyard. The owner of the company, Gary, has extensive knowledge of plants and shrubs relative to the area. He helped us select items that would give color to the garden year-round. His prices are reasonable, and the items purchased for our garden were healthy and colorful. The crew of Gardens by Oz were always on time, hardworking and polite. Our backyard flower/shrub garden includes flowers, shrubs, bird bath, bird feeders, and cobblestone edging. It looks AMAZING and we are impressed with the job they did for us. Larry and Gwen Kight
Response from

"Thank you for your complimentary review & am glad you are pleased. Your garden project allowed us to use our talents & creativity. I will share your review with my crew."


James O.
Apr 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$747,400
Excellent job, very professional and courteous crew. Job was completed on time and on budget. Our second time having a pond install by Gary and his team. We could not be more pleased. Gardens by Oz is an exceptional business and I would recommend them to anyone.
Response from

"Was a pleasure working with you. Always helpful to work with customers who have an idea of what they want me to produce. Enjoy your pond!"


Christine B.
Jul 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175,000
The work was well-executed in a timely manner which resulted in providing the expected results for our lawn. Team is really courteous and professional.
Response from

"Appreciate your review. Thank you :)"


Kathy S.
Jul 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Oz and his team were amazing! Our backyard was transformed to a relaxing spa atmosphere with beautiful river rocks, mulch and perennials. Love it!
Response from

"Glad you are pleased with our work! As we discussed, am looking forward to phase 2 & 3."


Trish W.
Mar 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,500
Gary is fabulous. Although it was a small job he kept me informed of his schedule. His word was meticulous. Trees are replanted mulched and watered. He even saved my bulbs that were in the way. He also offered to spray weeds and moved brush to the street. Gary did ALLTHIS for an incredibly reasonable fee. I look forward to using his services in the future.
Response from

"Project was straight forward. Customer had everything ready, including hose to help in the transplanting of her trees. Glad I could be of help."


Martha B.
Nov 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent. Best gardener/landscaper anywhere. Every garden project is ongoing for him. One of his clients told me they were so impressed that Gary would come back and check on his project periodically after its completion. He is passionate about what he does, shares his knowledge willingly, and takes pride in his beautiful gardens.
Response from

"I'm so happy you're pleased. Look forward to working with you on future projects."


Laura A.
Nov 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Gardens By Oz was WONDERFUL to work with. Gary came over for an initial consultation and we discussed yard goals and budget. He then presented us with a rendering showing how the yard would look and what plants/bushes he planned to use. The main feature is the fountain he installed for us. HOLY MOLY! He and his crew showed up when promised. We will absolutely use Gardens By Oz again when we renovate our backyard!
Response from

"There were many components to this project. Really enjoyed putting the pieces of the puzzle together. Appreciate your understanding as to how this project was going to be developed. We designed & installed several different disciplines into the front garden. Look forward to doing the same in the backyard."


Cayte B.
Nov 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Gary and his team were extremely professional and very responsive. Gary gave me great ideas for an entire new landscape design at my house and worked with me to provide plants/flowers that would work with the sunlight my yard gets. When the work was complete, we did not have rain for nearly a month. A few plants ended up not surviving and Gary replaced the ones that didn't make it. That's customer service right there!! He's also really great about providing tips on how to keep the yard looking it's best.
Response from

"Enjoyed working with you & seeing how your garden has progressed over the past 3 months. You had a basic idea of what you wanted. It's not necessary, but helpful when a customer has ideas on how they want their garden to look."


Julianne C.
Oct 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Always great and professional!
Response from

"I look forward to continuing our long-lasting relationship taking care of your garden."


Roy M.
Apr 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
My wife and I couldn't be happier. We were looking for a professional who could update our landscaping that was initially done many years ago. Gary listened to what I was looking for and very quickly made suggestions and offered advice. Once we agreed on a plan, the work was started within a reasonable timeframe, completed quickly and the work that was done was excellent.
Response from

"Thank you for your review & looking forward to doing maintenance work in the future."


Elizabeth Z.
Jan 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$70,000
Gary was excellent. Polite, professional, friendly. He understood what I wanted, asked questions for clarity during the walk-around, and found a problem I'd missed (a large branch down in the azalea patch) and gave me a price for that as well. He arrived the next day with a team, and the whole job was done in a few hours. His prices were competitive, and they cleaned up the area completely.
Response from

"Appreciate your review & look forward to doing work for you in the future."


Neal F.
Nov 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Everything went quite well. Gary brought his whole crew. Each person appeared to have a specific task. It was like an orchestra playing as everyone work together and finished in record time.
Response from

"Thank you for your review. Look forward to assisting you with your front yard landscaping project."


Barb B.
Sep 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We’ve used Gary for years and have been very happy with his work, professionalism and ability to get the work done in a timely manner. He is very approachable and gives excellent suggestions on how to upkeep yard maintenance. He is also great with kids, dogs and is very personable.
Response from

"Thank you for your time & appreciate you review. Look forward to working with you in the future."


Joye M.
Aug 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very good. Been using his service for many years.

Jay L.
Jun 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$33,000
Excellent. Gardens by Oz has been doing this and reseeding the lawn in the fall for many years. The results are always excellent: The grass and the plants are always beautiful. They are always punctual and responsive to my requests.

Steven B.
Jun 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
My wife and I met Gary a couple of weeks ago and we were immediately impressed. He had a great knowledge of all bushes and trees and a great vision of what to do with our front and back yards. He and his team worked for multiple hours on multiple days pruning landscaping and controlling the yard. The end result was fabulous. The job was priced extremely reasonably and it is apparent Gary and his team care about the current job and staying in touch to make sure it stays nice into the future. We are giving the most positive recommendation possible.
Response from

"So glad to hear our work efforts were satisfactory. Look forward to future garden projects."


Dee O.
May 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We are extremely pleased with the work done by the Garden of Oz personnel. From the design phase to the actual installation, everything was done in a professional and friendly manner. Would definitely recommend this company and will use them again in the future.
Response from

"Enjoyed working with this customer. We were able to use all of our expertise in providing a finished product that will allow us to assist in future phases."


Kathryn G.
May 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
Everything went perfectly well. I highly recommend Gardens By Oz. Gary and his crew have been caring for my lawn for seven years now. They are excellent, reliable people with integrity. They also help with clearing leaves from gutter pipes, and removal of some overgrown trees. If Gary sees anything needing attention, he lets me know immediately and takes care of it. Highly professional, pleasant and caring company with attention to detail. Simply the best!

Erin M.
May 2020
2.0
$40,000
lousy and wouldnt recommend or use them again. They did an awful edging job and left everything between the fence posts looking awful and growing upright which is the point of why we hired them, didnt clean up a pathway like discussed and left trimmings EVERYwhere which stayed dead on the lawn for weeks in clumps, should have just went with someone else. For 400 i expected better and feel like i was gypped.
Response from

"We take a great deal of pride in the quality of our work. The job was clearly outlined by the customer & we performed the work in the morning after 2 days of heavy rainfall. We accomplished all of our objectives except the weeds & grass were very tall & difficult to remove in a clean manner due to the wetness. The yard had not been maintained in several months & some of the clippings & debris stuck to some of the surfaces around the areas where we were edging. We spent extra time blowing these surfaces off & felt that we accomplished leaving the property alot better looking than we found it. However, I can understand from the customer that there was some clippings & debris left on the fences & sidewalk that we could not remove. I wish the customer had spoken up or raised a red flag that the quality wasn't what she expected. I take responsibility & am very sorry the customer was not satisfied."

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FAQ

Gardens By Oz Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed
Gardens By Oz Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check, CreditCard
No, Gardens By Oz Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, Gardens By Oz Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Gardens By Oz Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Gardens By Oz Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, Gardens By Oz Inc does not offer warranties.
Gardens By Oz Inc offers the following services: Garden & lawn maintenance, installation, personalized landscape consulting, design-installation, lawn care, mulching, seasonal & water features, natural stone retaining walls and columns, accent lighting, site amenities including pergolas and arbors, zeroscape, native planting design, synthetic grass, putting greens, drainage systems
Do not provide service for sprinkler systems or lawn irrigation

Contact Information

5541 Iowa Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518

Service Hours

Sunday:Closed
Monday:7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
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