What a good experience! The men were hard working and skilled, of good character, respectful, punctual, friendly, and caring. We were extremely pleased with the completed job.
It's time to join us for another tour of a virtual backyard pool space! Walk through this space and then check out the details on what might be included in a typical design contract below:
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Today we are taking a little walking tour of a project completed a few years ago. The plants have had time to mature and we just finished a spring maintenance, so the mulch is fresh off our trucks, the beds have crisp edges, and the river rock bed is newly cleaned. Sit back and enjoy! Are your plantings needing a refreshing or a complete refurbishment? Our skilled softscape crews can help!
Read MoreMany of our clients have never worked with a Landscape Architect before, and aren't sure what to expect. If that's you, here's a quick walk-through of what a design process will look like:
Read MoreWe receive numerous calls each spring from homeowners dreaming of swimming in a new pool in July. Many have never built a pool, and aren't aware of the complex scheduling involved in planning prior to construction. Pools are a major investment into your home and deserve to be well thought out. At Greensward we collaborate with the best pool builders
Read MoreRecently we received an inquiry about maintaining flower beds. The homeowner had finally gotten control over her unruly yard by putting down landscape fabric and gravel mulch in all her flower beds. Weeding took 5 minutes, so that’s a win, right? Unfortunately, these are short term solutions that will result in long-term problems.
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At Greensward LLC we have had an increasing number of inquires related to residential storm water management, solving drainage problems in yards, grading to prevent wet basements and controlling erosion. The weather in central Virginia has resembled that of a tropical rainforest which makes drainage issues particularly more noticeable.
Read MoreVirginia is known for classic gardens and beautiful native plants. Check out the following plants to bring old-fashioned charm to your backyard:
Read MoreOriental Paperbush- Edgeworthia chrysanthia This large shrub/small tree is not very interesting for the remainder of the year, but its fragrant winter/early spring blossoms earn it a spot in any garden. Creamy-white tiny flowers begin to open in late February in Virginia locations, before its leaves appear. Within a few days the entire plant will be covered with these bundles of blossoms. T
Read MoreWhile most of our growers are wholesale only, Sandy's Plants, located in Mechanicsville, VA offers retail on-site sales. If you are a novice gardener, you should check out the plant selector wizard on their website, www.sandysplants.com. This helpful tool assists you in discovering which varieties will flourish in your conditions. The
Read MoreWhat a good experience! The men were hard working and skilled, of good character, respectful, punctual, friendly, and caring. We were extremely pleased with the completed job.