A well-kept yard is the first thing people notice when they approach your home. Plants grow, weeds spread, mulch settles, and turf needs steady attention. Landscape maintenance is the routine care that keeps everything looking clean, healthy, and intentional throughout the year. For homeowners across Richmond, Williamsburg, Glen Allen, Midlothian, Henrico, and James City County, this steady upkeep is what separates a tidy property from one that feels overgrown or neglected.
Landscape maintenance blends horticultural knowledge with weekly consistency. Done well, it protects your investment and gives your home the kind of curb appeal that always feels polished.
Landscape Maintenance vs. Lawn Care
Many homeowners use these terms interchangeably, but they are not the same.
- Lawn care focuses on turf health. This includes mowing, fertilization, weed control, and seasonal treatments that support healthy grass.
- Landscape maintenance includes lawn care plus the ongoing care of your planting beds, shrubs, perennials, mulch, and overall property appearance.
Most full-maintenance clients want both. They want a yard that looks clean, trimmed, and welcoming from the street without managing a never-ending list of seasonal chores.
What Landscape Maintenance Includes
A complete maintenance program blends consistent routine care with seasonal tasks that support long-term plant and turf health. Green Side Up’s approach is built around structured visits throughout the year, giving your property a clean, intentional look in every season.
Core Services Included in Most Maintenance Plans
- Mowing, trimming, and clean-up
- Landscape bed weeding
- Edging and mulching of existing beds
- Pre-emergent applications for bed spaces
- Turf fertilization through a 7- or 11-visit program
These services create the foundation for a yard that stays neat and well-balanced throughout the growing season.
Optional Services to Customize Your Plan
Homeowners can add extra services based on their property’s needs, including:
- Aeration and overseeding
- Leaf blowing and removal
- Pruning of shrubs and ornamental plants under 12 feet
- Irrigation startup and winterization
- Off-season visits for added winter polish
- Annual plantings for seasonal color
These options allow you to build a maintenance program that matches your landscape’s layout and your preferred level of involvement.
Why Landscape Maintenance Matters in Central Virginia
Central Virginia landscapes come with their own unique challenges. Clay-heavy soil compacts easily, shrubs grow quickly in warm summers, and many neighborhoods experience heavy leaf drop in the fall. A structured maintenance plan keeps your yard healthy through all of these conditions, creating a clean, well-balanced look in every season.
How Professional Care Is Structured Throughout the Year
A well-maintained landscape follows a steady rhythm. Instead of treating yard work as a collection of unrelated tasks, Green Side Up organizes maintenance into predictable visits and seasonal milestones that support both beauty and plant health.
Routine Care During the Growing Season
Throughout spring, summer, and early fall, your property receives scheduled visits for mowing, trimming, clean-up, and regular bed weeding. These visits keep your lawn tidy and prevent unwanted growth from taking hold.
Key Seasonal Services
Some tasks only happen once or twice a year, but they have a lasting impact on the health and appearance of your landscape. These include:
- Edging and refreshing mulch
- Pre-emergent applications to limit early-season weed pressure
- Turf fertilization
- Fall aeration and overseeding
- Leaf cleanup from fall into early winter
- Irrigation winterization before temperatures drop
Additional Services You Can Add On
If your landscape needs more focused attention in certain seasons, you can include:
- Irrigation startup in spring
- Off-season visits
- Annual seasonal plantings
- Bed weeding visits on a 17-visit schedule
- A 7-visit turf fertilization program if not already part of your plan
These options help tailor your maintenance to the needs of your specific property.
Extra Oversight From GSU
Management property visits are included at no extra charge. These walkthroughs provide ongoing oversight and help make sure your landscape receives thoughtful, consistent care throughout the year.
What Professional Maintenance Looks Like at GSU
Green Side Up Landscaping approaches maintenance with a combination of plant knowledge, attentive communication, and reliable scheduling. Each visit is completed with care, but it’s the consistency behind the work that makes the biggest impact.
Horticultural and Turf Knowledge
Decisions on your property are guided by formal education in Horticulture, Turf Management, and Agronomy. This foundation plays a major role in keeping plants healthy and balanced across the year.
A Designated Point of Contact
Instead of contacting a general office line, you’ll work with one person who learns your property, coordinates your visits, and answers your questions.
Quality Control Walkthroughs
Routine management visits act as an added layer of oversight, giving you confidence that your landscape looks its best.
Clear Commitments Through GSU’s Promises
Green Side Up outlines its standards for communication, timelines, and accountability through its Promises page. These commitments help set clear expectations throughout your maintenance relationship.
How Much Does Landscape Maintenance Cost?
Pricing depends on property size, bed complexity, pruning needs, mulch volume, leaf cleanup requirements, and how many optional services you select throughout the year.
To get a quick idea of what your maintenance program may cost, use the Instant Price Estimator.
When to Bring in a Professional
If you want a polished landscape without spending your free time maintaining it, a professional crew is the right choice. Many GSU clients are busy homeowners who value curb appeal but would rather spend their weekends enjoying their homes, not working in the yard.
Professional maintenance is especially helpful if:
- Your property has large beds or layered plantings.
- You want a consistent look all year.
- You live in a neighborhood where appearance matters.
- You prefer predictable, routine service handled by one team.
Ready to Schedule a Visit?
If you want a landscape that looks well cared for throughout the year, we would be glad to take a look at your property. Schedule a meeting to discuss your goals and get a detailed proposal.
