About Us
Crafting
Dream Landscapes
Into Reality
GSU HISTORY
Green Side Up Landscaping was founded in 2004 by Craig Attkisson, shortly after he earned degrees in Turfgrass Management and Horticulture and completed a brief tenure in the golf course industry. With savings accumulated over 21 years, Craig invested everything in a single weekend to purchase the equipment needed to launch the business. In its early days, he wore every hat—handling sales, service, and operations—before recognizing that growth would require a strong team.
To help take the company to the next level, Craig invited his former golf course supervisor, Bill Gallagher, to join as a partner. Bill brought valuable people management experience and also held a degree in Turfgrass Management. With both Craig and Bill aligned in vision and work ethic, the company began to gain traction. The following year, Bill’s twin brother, Jim Gallagher—also a turfgrass professional with landscaping experience—joined the leadership team and launched Green Side Up’s Williamsburg branch.
Today, with two state-of-the-art facilities, Green Side Up is strategically positioned to deliver faster, more reliable service across our regions. Our leadership team is committed to developing future leaders, cultivating a culture of continuous learning, and always delivering on our promise: Landscaping You’re Proud Of.
OUR EXPERIENCED, DEDICATED TEAM
Craig Attkisson
Owner & General Manager
Bill Gallagher
Owner & Sales Manager
Jim Gallagher
Owner & Sales Manager
Mike Atkinson
RVA: Operations Manager
Aaron Sydenstricker
WMBG: Operations Manager & Account/Production Manager
Ivan Ramirez
RVA: Install Account/Production Manager
Travis Johnston
RVA: Account/Production Manager
Billy Dean
RVA: Account/Production Manager
Preston Gravatt
RVA: Sales Associate
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
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Our core values
Commitment
Our team is committed to our clients, to their fellow team members, and to being the best version of themselves.
Accountability
All team members are responsible for holding themselves and fellow team members accountable to our high standards for quality, integrity, and professionalism.
Relationships
Trust and honesty are the backbones of our relationship with our clients and fellow team members. We are driven to continuously improve ourselves, our service, and your property.
Excellence
We strive for excellence in everything we do, never settle for mediocrity, and go above and beyond in everything we do even when no one is watching.
Simple Steps For Our landscape work
01 | Schedule
Book a visit and receive a pre-meeting document with our services.
02 | Prepare
We’ll visit your home to evaluate your landscape and address any questions.
03 | Meet
We’ll send you a proposal for work to be completed.
04 | Approve
Once you’ve signed, you’ll receive an email with details on your point of contact and how to set up a “meet and greet” with the team.
05 | Enjoy
We’ll start working on your property as soon as possible.
Guarantees & Warranties
We stand behind our exemplary services with these guarantees:
Our 24-hour callback promise means we get back to you within 24 hours of when you call for any reason.
We periodically visit your property and include detailed reports.
We provide a 1-year limited warranty on plants with installation services. Learn more here.
All of our hardscaping features are backed with a 3-year warranty.
Transparent communication is a top priority at Green Side Up.
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.
