Service area · Norfolk, Virginia

Landscaping for Norfolk’s older homes and city lots

Bed makeovers, drainage, paver walkways and patios, sod and tree work for Norfolk homes and businesses.

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Plan your yard makeover

Owner Steve Nassan supervises every project. Every estimate is free and done on site. 757-201-8300

Before: an overgrown front entry bed
Before
After: the same front entry with fresh mulch and a curved bed line
After

A-1 project · The same front entry, before and after

Six things we plan around

What makes Norfolk yards different

  1. 01

    Older homes, mature yards

    In Ghent, Colonial Place and Larchmont, overgrown beds, old shrubs and large trees are common, and many yards are ready for a makeover.

    Front bed with new shrubs and a boulder under a large tree
    A-1 project
  2. 02

    Smaller city lots

    Tight side yards, fences and limited access mean careful planning and more work by hand.

    Paver walkway along a narrow side yard between a house and a fence
    A-1 project
  3. 03

    Low-lying ground

    Norfolk has one of the highest rates of relative sea-level rise on the East Coast. Yard drainage handles rainwater, but it cannot stop tidal flooding.

    Downspout connected to an underground drain beside paver steps
    A-1 project
  4. 04

    Tree roots

    Mature trees lift walkways and patios and compete with lawns and beds.

    New brick walkway curving through fresh planting
    A-1 project
  5. 05

    Waterfront and bay-front lots

    Along the Lafayette and Elizabeth Rivers and in Ocean View, salt, sand and shoreline rules shape what works.

    Skid steer grading a waterfront lot beside the water
    A-1 project
  6. 06

    Room to work

    Where there is no room for large equipment, we plan around the access and do more of the work by hand.

    Crew planting a new front bed by hand
    A-1 project

Yard makeover planner

Plan your Norfolk yard makeover

Pick everything you see in your yard. We put the work in the usual order and show the services for each step. We confirm the plan at the free on-site estimate.

Pick one or more above to see your plan.

  1. 1

    Clear

    Remove overgrown shrubs, old plantings and trees that have to go.

    Tree removal & trimmingLandscape design & planting

  2. 2

    Drain and grade

    Shape the ground and add drains so rainwater moves away from the house.

    Yard drainage & French drainsGrading & land clearing

  3. 3

    Build

    Lay new walkways, patios or steps on a solid, well-drained base.

    Patios, walkways & retaining walls

  4. 4

    Plant

    New beds, shrubs and plants chosen for the sun and shade in each spot.

    Landscape design & planting

  5. 5

    Lawn

    New sod or seed on prepared ground, with irrigation where it helps.

    Sod & seedingIrrigation systems & wells

  6. 6

    Light

    Lighting for walkways, patios, beds and trees.

    Landscape lighting

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What you see, and the services that usually help
What you seeServices
Overgrown beds and old shrubsTree removal & trimming, Landscape design & planting
Trees too big or too close to the houseTree removal & trimming
Soggy lawn or water near the houseYard drainage & French drains, Grading & land clearing
Walkway lifted or unevenPatios, walkways & retaining walls
Bare or tired planting bedsLandscape design & planting
Thin or worn lawnSod & seeding, Irrigation systems & wells
Dark yard at nightLandscape lighting

Makeover services in Norfolk

Twelve services from one experienced local crew. We specialize in landscaping, not routine lawn mowing or maintenance.

  1. 01Landscape design & plantingCoastal planting designs with salt- and heat-tolerant plants, mulch, and river rock.Front bed with flowering shrubs along a walkway
  2. 02Tree removal & trimmingTree removal and trimming for renovations and lot clearing.
  3. 03Patios, walkways & retaining wallsPaver patios, walkways, and driveways built on a solid, well-drained base.Paver walkway along the side of a house
  4. 04Yard drainage & French drainsFrench drains, yard drains, and regrading for lawns that hold water after rainfall.Yard drain being installed near an air-conditioning unit
  5. 05Sod & seedingNew sod after drainage work, construction, or a struggling lawn.Brick-walled courtyard with new sod and a natural stone bed border
  6. 06Landscape lightingLighting for walkways, patios, beds, and trees.Mulched bed with landscape lighting

Also from A-1: Grading & land clearingIrrigation systems & wellsOutdoor livingWater features & pondsBulkheadsCommercial & HOA landscapingAll services

Recent work

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Planting bed with a river rock border beside a paver walk
Bed and paver walk
Stepping-stone path through a new shade bed
Stepping-stone path
Shrub bed with river rock and a stone edge
River rock bed
Paver path leading to a wooden gate
Path to the gate
Front corner bed edged with posts and rope
Front corner bed
Crew laying a brick patio
Brick patio going in

Neighborhoods we serve

We work throughout Norfolk, including Ghent, Larchmont, Colonial Place, Riverview, Edgewater, Lochhaven, Talbot Park, Wards Corner, Ocean View, East Beach and Willoughby.

  • Colonial PlaceOlder homes
  • East Beach
  • Edgewater
  • GhentOlder homes
  • LarchmontOlder homes
  • Lochhaven
  • Ocean ViewBay-front lots
  • Riverview
  • Talbot Park
  • Wards Corner
  • Willoughby

Not on the list?

We work throughout Norfolk. Tell us where the property is and we will set up a visit.

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Also serving Virginia Beach and Chesapeake · All service areas

Common questions

Can landscaping help with flooding in Norfolk?

It helps with rainwater: regrading, French drains and yard drains move storm water away from the house. It cannot stop tidal flooding or water backing up from a flooded street. If your yard floods mainly at high tide, talk to the city about flood risk first.

Can you work on a small lot with limited access?

Yes. Many Norfolk yards have narrow side yards, fences and no room for large equipment. We plan the work around the access and do more of it by hand where needed.

Can you replace a walkway lifted by tree roots?

Yes. We remove the damaged surface and rebuild it, often in pavers, which can be lifted and reset if roots move them again. See patios & walkways.

Do you offer lawn mowing or maintenance?

No. We design and build: drainage, landscape design and installation, patios and retaining walls, sod, grading, irrigation, lighting, tree work and bulkheads. We do not offer mowing or routine lawn maintenance.

Do you work outside Norfolk?

Yes. We also work throughout Virginia Beach and Chesapeake. See all service areas.

How do I get an estimate?

Call 757-201-8300 or request one below. Owner Steve Nassan visits, listens to what you want and gives you a clear written price. We are open Monday to Friday 7 AM–5 PM and Saturday 7 AM–1 PM.

Free on-site estimate

Free estimates in Norfolk

Owner Steve Nassan visits, listens to what you want and gives you a clear written price. Open Monday to Friday 7 AM–5 PM and Saturday 7 AM–1 PM.

  • Since 1991 across Hampton Roads
  • Owner-supervised every project
  • Our own crew does the work
  • Free, written estimates at your property
Side bed with a young tree, a boulder and new plants

What happens next

  1. Call or requestWe call you back to talk about your project and set a time for the visit.
  2. On-site visitWe look at the property and talk through the options with you.
  3. Written estimateYou get a clear price for the work we recommend, free of charge.

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