Family-owned since 1978 · Rocky Mount, Virginia
Award-winning Virginia landscaping since 1978
Forty-eight years of design, plants, hardscaping, and waterscapes across the Blue Ridge. Built to last. Backed by certifications.
What we do
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Landscape Design
We map planting plans that fit your soil. Our crew handles design through installation across Virginia.
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Hardscaping
NCMA certified retaining walls and ICPI paver patios. Built with proper base prep so they stay level for decades.
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Plant Nursery
30,000 sq ft greenhouse and 10 acres of field-grown stock. Plants already acclimated to Rocky Mount soil and climate.
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Waterscapes
Custom ponds, streams, and waterfalls built with proper liner, filtration, and native plant balance for our climate.
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Reason 01
Forty-eight years of family ownership
We started in 1978 and never sold out. The same family still walks every site. Your property gets treated like our own.
Reason 02
Certified craftsmanship on every job
Virginia Class A contractor. NCMA certified for segmental retaining walls. ICPI certified for paver installation. Every wall and patio is built to standards most landscapers skip.
Reason 03
Plants that survive Blue Ridge winters
We grow stock specifically for Franklin County soil and Zone 6b/7a climate. Trees and shrubs that thrive instead of struggling through transplant shock.
Recent work
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"They redid our retaining wall after another contractor's failed within a year. Two seasons later, perfectly level. The base prep made the difference."
"Best plant selection in the region and they actually know what they are talking about. We have not lost a single tree in three years."
"Our pond looks like it's been here forever. Clear water, healthy fish, no headaches. They handled everything from excavation through plant selection."
Where we work
We serve seven counties across the Blue Ridge region from our nursery in Rocky Mount, Virginia. Our crews know the soil, slope, and drainage conditions specific to each area, and we stock plants acclimated to your zone.
- Franklin County
- Roanoke County
- Bedford County
- Pittsylvania County
- Henry County
- Montgomery County
- Floyd County
Serving 7 Blue Ridge Counties
Centered on Rocky Mount, Franklin County
Let's plan your landscape
Tell us about your property. We will walk the site and give honest advice. No charge, no pressure.