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Greenscapes
5.0(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery+1 more

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Welcome to GreenScapes VA, Ltd, grounds and landscaping of south western Virginia. We have solutions to all of your landscaping design, installation and maintenance in the Roanoke Valley and Smith Mountain Lake. Whether you have new construction, HOA, commercial, renovation or private home landscaping needs, we can help you.

Aeration Overseeding
Lawn Stripes
Best Lawn
Irrigation
Not only lines

+10

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Down South Landscaping & Maintenance
3.9(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mike Austin owner of Down South Landscaping and Maintenance is a pure professional. He is very knowledgeable and meticulous regarding his workmanship. He will not hesitate to spend the extra time and effort to ensure that all work is performed to your satisfaction. I highly recommend him for all of your landscaping needs. You will not be disappointed. Thank you, Mike."
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+2

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Lake Haven Lawns, LLC
4.5(
8
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They responded quickly; gave me a quote, and scheduled the job within 5 days. Showed up on time, and completed the job. Great service, professional attitude--I would hire them again in a heartbeat!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

While you can leave roots in the ground, if you don’t want the shrub to regrow again over time, it’s best not to leave any roots behind. Ensure you remove as much of the shrub as possible, including the root ball and any main roots you can see, to prevent new growth. Some gardeners opt for using a chemical treatment to prevent the stump from growing back, but this can kill beneficial microorganisms living in your soil.

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.

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.

DIY home gardening can be relaxing, joyful, and cost-effective. From mowing your lawn to planting your own flower beds, there is a wide variety of gardening tasks that you can do yourself to make your yard look beautiful. If you’d rather spend your time not in the dirt, or if you’d like someone to take care of your plants for you, calling a professional gardening service is best. They can give you a workup of what services you’ll need and how often to schedule them.

A scattering of leaves won’t pose a problem through the winter, but a thicker layer of leaves may not decompose before the first frost and can instead weigh down your grass and harbor mold or fungi. A thick layer of leaves also cuts off light and air that grass needs to grow. That’s why we suggest removing thick leaf layers within several days if possible. If your lawn goes dormant over the winter and snow has already caught up with you, then remove the leaves in early spring before your grass-growing season starts so your lawn can thrive.

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