Our 5-Star Promise
We treat every service like our reputation depends on it, because it does. Our goal is to have you so delighted, you can’t wait to leave a 5-Star review.
We Are Different in Every Way
Since 2004, Green Side Up Landscaping has kept residential yards looking their best across Richmond, Williamsburg, and the surrounding counties, from Henrico and Glen Allen to Midlothian and Goochland. Homeowners come to us for steady property maintenance and stay for the design, hardscaping, lighting, and planting work that turns a good yard into one you're proud to pull up to.
Why Richmond Chooses GSU
Science-Based Approach
Our leadership team holds degrees in horticulture and turf management, so your landscape is expertly engineered as well as beautiful.
Constant Communication
You're never left guessing—just clear updates, quick responses, and full transparency from start to finish.
Personalized Service
You’ll have a designated point of contact who will manage all your project details.
Unparalleled Quality
We don't just do the job; we double-check it. Our team performs accountability visits to ensure your landscape meets our high standards—and yours.
Simple Steps For Our landscape work
01 | Schedule
Choose a convenient time to meet and fill out a few quick details about the services you're interested in.
02 | Prepare
Watch our short pre-meeting video, think through your budget, and explore our website to make sure we’re the right fit for your project.
03 | Meet
A member of our sales team will meet with you on-site to walk through your goals and explore the best options for your space.
04 | Approve
You’ll receive a detailed proposal within 24 hours. Once you approve it, we get straight to work.
05 | Enjoy
You’ll be connected with a dedicated point of contact who will guide you every step of the way—so you can sit back and enjoy landscaping you’re proud of!
Testimonials
Preston and the rest of the team came up with a plan to fix drainage, add grass, beds, and shrubs while still fitting within our budget. As you can see from the before and after photos I added, it made a huge difference and now we have a backyard we actually enjoy.
We liked their work so much we’re already talking to them again about adding a couple of trees to the backyard as well.
Very polite and courteous
Ivan, Deris Mejia Sosa and the crew completed a walkway in our backyard flower bed that is nothing short of outstanding. Thank you our GSU crew!
4/21/25 Update - Another 10! Stripped our side yard, (Invasion of neighbor’s unkept yard). Installed a custom 14” deep, custom ordered border to 1” above dirt level. And sodded. These folks care about every job they have done for us and their reputation. You get what you pay for.
Our third time out with GSU in a little over a years. This time replanting the front yard after clearing an overgrown flower bed in November 2021. Ivan and the GSU crew were their usual fantastic selves. On time and very detailed.
The GSU process, through their web site, takes all the guesswork out of the process. Scheduling an appointment was easy. Our design consultant was helpful in suggesting the plants to select.
We give them a solid "10".
Update, January 2024. Mulching was perfect. Dominic and crew exceeded our expectations. Another 10! Thank you.
11/26/24 another perfect experience! Thank you GSU Team.
Bill's estimate was cost-effective compared to other companies we consulted, and work began just a week after we put down our deposit. His team promptly and safely removed five large trees from our property and ground the stumps and roots for complete removal. They also installed irrigation for our half-acre lot and seeded the area to ensure grass growth, even in the semi-shaded spots.
The entire project was incredibly fast, budget-friendly, and exactly what we envisioned. Communication from Green Side Up was consistent, keeping us informed throughout the process. They even accommodated a couple of additional side projects I requested on the spot and provided estimates for that extra work without hesitation.
Overall, I was extremely impressed with the Green Side Up team and highly recommend them to anyone in the Richmond area looking for landscaping services!
When they were grinding the stumps, they accidentally hit the cover to our water meter. However, this was not their fault because whoever marked the utilities did not mark the water meter. They even called the utility company, or whoever gives the ok to grind stumps/dig/etc, and they said everything had been marked and they could proceed. The city came out to replace the water meter cover and I guess they had to dig up whatever was around the water meter and install a new one. When doing this, they did not care what it looked like before or after. They dug up our new sod, placed the new water meter cover, then threw dirt around it. I sent GSU a message with pictures and they came out the next day to fix it. They didn't charge me anything additional. Because of their customer service and quality of work, they have a lifelong customer. I highly recommend using GSU for all your landscape needs.
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Our Work
Our Service Locations
The Central Virginia area is our home, and we're proud to do our part to keep it green and beautiful. Our service areas include:
The Richmond, Virginia, area:
Richmond, Virginia, neighborhoods:
Don’t see your area listed? No problem!
Call (804) 514-4610 to learn whether your location is within our reach.
The Central Virginia area is our home, and we're proud to do our part to keep it green and beautiful. Our service areas include:
The Williamsburg, Virginia, area:
Williamsburg, Virginia, neighborhoods:
Don’t see your area listed? No problem!
Call (757) 903-5063 to learn whether your location is within our reach.
Landscaping FAQs
We are proud to have served the landscaping needs of homeowners in Richmond and Williamsburg, Virginia, for over 20 years. Below, you'll find answers to some of the most common questions we receive each season.
Green Side Up Landscaping combines scientific expertise with polished, professional service. Every client has a single point of contact, seamless online scheduling, and automatic service reports after each visit. With over 400 five-star reviews and a team that holds degrees in horticulture and turf management, GSU delivers maintenance you can count on—without the runaround.
Transparent pricing, flexible options. Our pricing page breaks down what’s included in each service and how our seasonal packages work. We accept all major payment methods and invoice electronically for your convenience.
Getting started is easy—just visit our contact page and pick a time that works for you. We’ll send you a pre-meeting document and then walk your property, discuss your goals, and put together a maintenance plan that fits. Then we’ll send you a plan for services, and once you sign, we’ll get to work as soon as possible.
We provide a convenient, streamlined process for our customers. Once you’ve scheduled an appointment, we’ll perform an on-site evaluation to discuss your vision and assess your property’s needs. Within two business days, you’ll receive a custom proposal; upon agreement, our team will start work ASAP.
Founded in 2004, GSU was created by a local team with a deep background in the science of landscaping and a rich history of working with the tools of the trade. Our goal is to provide the best landscaping and lawn care services in the Richmond and Williamsburg communities.
A lower quote and our quote usually aren’t for the same job. The difference tends to show up in the parts you can’t see at first: proper base depth on a patio, soil prep before planting, bed care that goes beyond mowing, and a crew that shows up when we said. We price the work to last and to be handled by trained people who stand behind it. We break this down in full here: Why Does Green Side Up Cost More?