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.

 

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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

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Check out our reviews

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Bubby Bish
18:41 03 Mar 25
Great service. Always do a wonderful job. Always on time and our place looks great. Thank you
Sally H
00:18 20 May 24
We have an annual contract for grass cutting, edging and trimming, chemicals and leaf removal - which are always carried out with excellence. We recently contract GSU to edge and spread muck ch that we provided. They did a fantastic job and we are vet happy with the work. We would absolutely recommend them for your yard needs.
Angela Wilson
12:14 10 Mar 24
Great crew. Terrific job. Mulch looks great. Thanks.
Nancy Fellows
19:02 23 Jan 24
Greenside Up Landscaping and Associates are an amazing company. Their service is punctual, leaving my property looking pristine and my neighbors commenting on how nice our lawn looks. They have provided helpful tips on selecting flowers and shrubs; improving my property’s curb appeal. Thank you Jim, Jacob and your crew! Nancy Fellows, Williamsburg
Ronald Hall
18:47 23 Jan 24
The Green Up Landscaping Company did a EXCELLENT job with our new home build in Ford’s Colony (Williamsburg). From layout to design to installation GUL was prompt, helpful, and gave our property the care and attention required to complement and complete our home. Thank you Jimmy G and crew for a job well done!
Ed Hussey
15:56 25 Oct 23
Green Side Up completed the landscaping plan and installation for our new home. Jim worked tirelessly with us to get through subdivision approval. His installation team was right on time and did a high quality job.
Justin Smalley
14:38 07 Sep 21
Exceptional customer service and work. They take care of everything -- mowing, edging, mulch, leaf removal, aerating and overseeding. I get a lot of compliments from neighbors on my yard. They also coordinate with Virginia Green to make sure weed control and fertilizer don't conflict with the work GSU is doing that week.

I really like having my weekends free. Definitely worth it.
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Our core values

Our team is committed to our clients, to their fellow team members, and to being the best version of themselves.

All team members are responsible for holding themselves and fellow team members accountable to our high standards for quality, integrity, and professionalism.

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.

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 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:

Wickham Glen
Kinlock
Wyndham
Grey Oaks
Twin Hickory
Tarrington
Salisbury
Windsor Farms
Roun Trey
Founders Bridge
The Meadows
Breeze Hill
Tilman Farm
Mountain Run
Pembrook Farms
Mooreland Farms
Countryside
Roslyn Hills
Rivergate
Lower Tuckahoe
Pembrooke
River Downs
Pinifer Park
Reeds Landing
Hallsley
Countryside Glensley
Windsor on the James

Don’t see your area listed? No problem!

Call (804) 656-5794 to learn whether your location is within our reach.

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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:

Kingsmill
Governors Land
Fords Colony
Holly Hills
Colonial Heritage
Stonehouse
Landfall
Greensprings
Greensprings Plantation

Don’t see your area listed? No problem!

Call (804) 656-5794 to learn whether your location is within our reach.

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