Landscape Architects and Garden Designers in Rectortown, VA

“I have worked with Ed Ball and Exquisite Exteriors for over five years on several projects and their knowledge, experience, attitude, and ability to work well with sub contractors and homeowners is outstanding. Ed Ball and his staff are always professional and courteous of others and his integrity is first class. Ian Williams President/CEO Encore Custom Audio Video, LLC”

“The crew came out and did a great job pulling out and replanting the foundation planting at my home. The pulled out 7 old azaleas and 3 newer ones, The 3 they replanted in another area for me. The new planting was done quickly and all the material appears to be doing great. The Paperbark Maple is of excellent quality and well shaped. The crew was courteous and polite. The nandinas and hydrangeas used in the new planting were of excellent quality and size. This was not contractor grade material, true nursery stock quality.”

“I have used Yard Sharks for mulching, tree cutting and 13 large stump removals. They were punctual and accomplished the job quicker than I anticipated. I will definitely use them again.”

“We can't say enough great things about Outdoor Spaces! The designs are considered, professional, and unique, and most importantly the owners are patient, considerate, and great listeners. Their passion, depth of knowledge, and commitment to excellence are obvious in every project they complete, big or small! They complete their projects on time and with care, and their staff/subcontractors have always met high standards for keeping the work area clean and organized even DURING the work. We've worked with Outdoor Spaces year after year and typically are planning our next project even before they finish the current work. We refer them to everyone we know but their work really speaks for itself!”

“Don is a creative landscape architect that my wife and I have found to be resourceful and diligent in planning our backyard pool, patio, hot tub, deck and golf green. He spent time with us upfront to understand our needs and although the plan grew in scope as we became more aware of what our backyard could become, we are very happy with the result! ”

“It is a pleasure to recommend Magee Design. I sought 5 quotes for hard and landscape work for the front yard. Although two were less expensive, John's design took the project to the next level for just a little more. For example, he introduced curves to the walk way using materials that better matched the house exterior. He introduced a handmade dry stack retaining wall and natural Virginia plants. The result - our new front yard was featured by the National Wildlife Federation garden tour in May. We could not be more pleased with how this project went and what a pleasure it was to work with Mr. Magee.”

“Pam and Steve, the owners of Landscape and Design Center, designed and implemented my front yard plan. This included 2-retaining walls, a curved stone walk-way, extensive beds and all plantings in them. After two years the hardscape remains in excellent condition and all plants have survived (inspite of a dense deer population). Our gardens bloom from March to October. They run a boutique business that will customize to your taste. Be patient with the plans, it will be worth it.”

“Marjorie Smith is a truly outstanding landscape designer. My wife and I have had many homes over the years. We have done some of our own landscaping, but typically we have hired and worked with landscaping professionals. Of those professionals, Marjorie stands head and shoulders above the rest. She has done multiple projects for us involving trees, bushes, and flowers in both sun, shade, and difficult spots. Here are the things we like best about Marjorie. First, she knows what she is talking about. She has been a landscape design professional for many years and a gardening enthusiast for even longer. She knows what will look good, what will work well, and what will not. Her advice is invariably good. Second, she is a joy to work with. She listens well, adjusts to our thoughts and feedback, and anticipates and works around any potential difficulties. I love trees and often have my own ideas about what species to use and where to place the trees. Marjorie always respectfully listens and improves upon my ideas. I have learned to greatly trust her. Finally, she does exactly what she says she will do, for the price she quotes, and she does it very well. We know we can put ourselves in her hands and get a great, value added, result every time. My wife and I would not even consider working with anyone else.”

“I have now worked with Jeff on multiple projects. Jeff is one of the rare designers that takes the time to put together comprehensive and well thought out plans. Jeff truly helps customers visions become reality.”

“Danny and his team of professional landscapers designed and transformed approximately 1/3 of an acre in my backyard. They took a wooded area overcome by various dead trees, many vines, pricker bushes, and poison ivy, and turned it into a beautiful, usable space. The team first pruned all the healthy trees, removed the dead trees and roots, removed the huge vines with a frontloader, removed the top 2 inches of soil after removing significant undergrowth (pricker bushes and poison ivy), and then regraded the area. They sprayed lines and trenched out mulch beds around tree clusters to maximize the beauty of the landscape, and then planted new grass using a high quality shade seed blend before dropping straw on top. Danny and his team took pride in their work resulting in a product that far exceeded my expectations having been a former landscaper and being very detailed when it comes to my yard. The Advantage 'advantage' showed through in Danny's innovative solution to a huge tree stump that would not come out of the ground without pursuing an expensive removal method. His team built a beautiful, rustic fire pit around the stump after cutting it close to the ground. They excavated the area around the stump and built the fire pit with huge rustic boulders that ended up being perfectly suited to the landscape. In addition, the team reshaped, trenched, remulched, and staked 16 tree mounds on newly planted trees on the surrounding property. All of this work was performed at a very reasonable price and in a high quality manner. Advantage has earned my business for more projects down the road. Rare to find a good landscaping company and true professionals like Danny. Thanks, Advantage!”