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Howard Rose
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Commercial Landscaping in Richmond, VA
Landscape Workshop provides expert commercial landscaping services to businesses and institutions across Richmond and Virginia. From retail centers and office parks to apartment communities and healthcare campuses, we help property owners maintain safe, attractive, and functional landscapes. We know how important first impressions are, and our goal is to ensure every property looks ready to impress.
Richmond’s humid subtropical climate and distinct seasonal shifts require tailored landscaping solutions. Our team specializes in irrigation system design, seasonal planting, and routine grounds maintenance to keep properties thriving through hot summers and rainy springs. With a focus on sustainability and local expertise, we help clients enhance curb appeal while managing long-term upkeep with confidence.
Types of Commercial Landscaping Services in Richmond, VA
Businesses in Mobile rely on many types of commercial landscaping to maintain the safety and aesthetics of their outdoor spaces. Landscape Workshop offers a full suite of landscape maintenance services. We specialize in:
- Comprehensive lawn care
- Landscape design and installation
- Irrigation system installation and maintenance
- Hardscape design, construction, and maintenance
- Portering and property maintenance services
Landscape Maintenance and Lawn Care
Landscape Workshop works to create attractive exteriors for businesses, and we’re proud to offer multiple methods to accomplish that. Landscape maintenance is a core part of effective property management, ensuring that outdoor spaces see routine upkeep. The cornerstone of our operations is our landscape maintenance services, as all other landscaping endeavors flow from a strong foundation. Some of the ways we upgrade properties is through:
- Flower and plant install
- Sod install
- Mowing, weeding, edging, pruning, and cleanup
- Fertilization and growth support
- Watering and irrigation
- Mulching, straw, and soil conditioning
Landscape Design and Enhancements
A project with Landscape Workshop begins with a consultation and ensign period to best align on expectations. After a design is agreed upon, which may include the services of an in-house landscaping architect, the real work begins. Installation projects may include water features, hardscapes, landscape redesign, irrigation, and more.
After the property has been overhauled, our dedicated Account Managers take the lead in maintaining and elevating your property’s health. They monitor plant stress, address signs of disease, and propose enhancements such as seasonal color rotations, bed redesigns, mulching, hanging baskets, decorative pots, and even snow and ice removal.
Irrigation Services
From rainy Seattle to hot and humid Miami, irrigation demands vary widely depending on location. While water is essential for plant growth, unrestrained overwatering can lead to serious issues, and irrigation concerns compound in Richmond. The soil in Richmond—considered to be in the Piedmont Region—is a loamy mix that drains moderately slow; however, aeration can help clear out blockage from compacted earth.
Speaking of soil, the James River, which runs through Richmond, may deposit plant-healthy nutrients. But proximity to the river is double-edged, as the area is prone to flooding. One way to avoid this is by grading the land to redirect overflow, and smart irrigation controls with rain sensors or soil moisture sensors adjust watering schedules in real time.
Additional Landscaping Services Offered in Richmond, VA
Landscape Workshop offers comprehensive landscape services. We cater to every facet of creating attractive outdoor spaces. In addition to the services listed above, our experts can help your business or institution with the following landscaping needs:
- Landscape lighting installation and maintenance
- Hardscaping (walkways, patios, retaining walls)
- Erosion control and soil stabilization
- Seasonal clean-ups (leaf removal, etc.)
- Weed control
- Mulching and soil conditioning
- Green roof installation and maintenance
- Outdoor water features (fountains, ponds)
- Stormwater management solutions
- Landscape renovation and restoration
- Sustainable landscaping practices (native plantings, xeriscaping)
- Playground and recreational area design and maintenance
We also offer facility management services through our Facility Maintenance division. We can help your institution maintain clean and inviting grounds for all of your patrons.
Common Landscaping Projects in Richmond, VA
Richmond is a major urban hub in Virginia sandwiched by large cities nearby, but that does not slow development. Despite the proximity to DC (2 hours, 108 miles away) and Virginia Beach (1 hour 45 min, 107 miles away), there are ongoing commercial landscaping projects in Richmond, such as at Richmond Raceway. Whether you’re gathering inspiration or ready to begin your next project, Landscape Workshop provides the expertise and reliability to bring your landscaping vision to life.
Downtown Landscaping
Founded in 1737, Richmond’s history is long and unique, and, as such, the downtown scene has had ample time to develop an identity of its own. The competition in Richmond is stiff, and companies need avenues to stand out! Landscape Workshop helps businesses attract and retain business so that properties work as hard as you do, often through:
- Flower and plant installations
- Sod installation
- Mowing, weeding, edging, pruning, and cleanup
- Fertilization and growth support
- Watering and irrigation
- Mulching, straw, and soil conditioning
Groundskeeping at Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is one of the preeminent universities in Richmond, and they blend urban living with pastoral bliss. VCU’s downtown campus stretches from classrooms to hospitals, as the university is an essential part of the healthcare industry in Richmond. But between buildings are expansive green spaces that offer recreation, rest, and study for students and staff alike. With over two dozen LEED-certified structures, VCU sets a high standard for sustainable construction and design. The university’s facilities and grounds teams maintain turf, trees, irrigation systems, and hardscapes with precision, ensuring the outdoor environment mirrors the campus’s academic excellence.
Blueprint Landscaping at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
While over 450,000 visitors make their way to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden annually, not many people are looking at it for research. At Landscape Workshop, we’re dedicated to the art and craft of landscaping. So, where some may see pretty flowers, we see a landscaping masterclass.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens spans over 50 acres, and the property is speckled with more than a dozen themed areas. These areas take inspiration from gardens and landscapes across the world. Among these areas include the Rose Garden, Asian Valley, Children’s Garden, and a classical conservatory with a stunning overhead dome. Themed zones here feature different plants in unique landscapes that evoke feelings of Zen, contemplation, and excitement. The classical conservatory is the centerpiece of the property, but you have to pass a fountain and seasonal flowers to get there first—two landscaping methods Landscape Workshop uses.
But, like Landscape Workshop, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden also places an emphasis on native plant inclusion and ecosystemic stewardship. Their Morton Native Plant Garden on the property shows off drought-tolerant Virginia-native species, like sourwood, spicebush, and viburnum. Going one step further, the Garden recycles over 450 million gallons of rainwater collected in Sydnor and Wick lakes for irrigation, showcasing how smart, site‑wide water management supports resilient landscapes.
Landscaping for Richmond’s Hotels
In Richmond, the hospitality industry finds a home in the land of lovers. The Jefferson Hotel stands as a symbol of Southern grandeur and the Gilded Age, while Omni blends upscale comfort with a central downtown location. Both Omni and The Jefferson are two of Richmond’s top hotels, and they both employ commercial landscaping to complement their very different aesthetics. Even contemporary mainstays, like Hampton Inn, Embassy Suites, and Hilton use landscaping to attract guests. Maintained grounds, seasonal floral displays, and refined hardscapes can help properties like these look as good on the outside as they do on the inside.
Landscaping for Restaurants and Eateries in Richmond, VA
As the capital of diverse Virginia, the culinary scene in Richmond is a flavorful tapestry representative of the state. Local favorite L’Opposum offers a modern menu of French fare with flair, restaurants like Pinky’s embody the Mediterranean, and The Roosevelt brings it all back together with classic American comfort food. With each restaurant, bar, and bistro offering a distinct experience, landscaping—like floral accents, patio planters, and shade structures—can amplify curb appeal and comfort. Whether guests are reading a review or wandering in from nearby shops, a good-looking exterior can turn curiosities into reservations.
Carytown Watermelon Festival near Richmond, VA
Carytown, Richmond’s iconic shopping and dining district, comes alive each August during the annual Watermelon Festival—a local favorite event. With thousands of visitors flowing through the area, strategic landscaping like shaded seating, seasonal floral displays, and decorative planters can elevate the event’s visual appeal while creating pockets of comfort and guiding foot traffic.
Landscaping for Sporting Venues in Richmond, VA
Since first opening in 1929, City Stadium has been a fixture of the Richmond community. When using both sides, the stadium can sit up to around 22,000 spectators, but its current setup sits around 6,000.
It was once the bastion of sports for Richmond, but as other venues have opened, City Stadium has navigated new routes. Today, the stadium continues to serve as a central gathering point for the community, hosting outdoor movie nights, farmers markets, and civic events. Recent upgrades have included a modern irrigation system to maintain the field’s health and durability, along with new stadium lighting to support evening events and improve visitor safety. Landscape Workshop is proud to provide services like these to places like City Stadium, and it goes to show how far a facelift can go.
A different kind of arena, the Richmond Raceway trades cleats for wheels. The D-shaped asphalt track has drawn NASCAR fans from across the region since 1946. Richmond Raceway is undergoing a $30 million infield redevelopment that enhances fan experience and reflects renewed design vision. This reinvention opens new doors for landscaping enhancements: native plantings, ornamental grasses, and renewed hardscapes for high-traffic areas.
Landscaping at Richmond’s Maymont Park
On the northern banks of Richmond’s James River rests Maymont Park—a sprawling 100-acre masterpiece dedicated to the landscaping craft. While gardening and landscaping is handled by an internal team, the estate is a 100-year-old case study in the power and influence of landscaping. The property features several distinct gardens that feature a mix of flora, hardscapes, and changing terrain throughout. Maymont Park began as a private estate before it became open to the public, as the proprietors of the estate wished to share their herbal and arboreal pursuits. That dedication to aesthetics and craft, coupled by the owners’ generosity, manages to bring over 800,000 visitors through their rolling hills. If Maymont can use landscaping to their advantage, so can you and your business.
Prior to the establishment of the gardens, the property was owned by James and Sallie Dooley. They came from wealth and had the means to purchase and transform the property. They took that wealth and created multiple exotic gardens showcasing biodiversity.
Symbolic of its heritage, the Italian Garden can be found toward the western end. The Italian Garden was commissioned in the early 1900s and completed by 1910, and it took extensive inspiration from Italian gardens from the 15th and 16th centuries. A stone archway, not too dissimilar from work done in landscaping installation projects, helps to demarcate the rest of the garden from the deliberate presence of the Italian exhibit. With gorgeous florals throughout, the Dooleys and their architects were able to seamlessly blend the natural and the intentional through organic inclusions.
Conversely, the Japanese Garden can be found on the eastern end of the Maymont estate. As you descend into the Japanese-inspired gardens there is a distinct shift from both the pastoral farmscapes and lively florals. While not religious, the grounds are purposefully reflective, with more of a focus on vegetations, natural surroundings, and terrain rather than artificial patios, walking paths, and floral displays. Since the renovations of 1978, this has been designed as a walking garden, and guests can feel cool and shaded next to raked sand pools on what is the oldest public Japanese garden on the United States east coast.
But this appreciation for nature is not limited to exotic plants and flowers from across the globe, but it applies to trees too! Maymont Park is considered by many to have some of the greatest biodiversity among mature trees in the world—from the Persian Ironwood to Morocco’s Blue Atlas Cedar and the Japanese Maple.
Maymont Park stands as living proof of how thoughtful landscaping can shape experience, elevate beauty, and leave a lasting legacy. From ornate Italian gardens to tranquil Japanese landscapes and globally sourced trees, its design has drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors year after year. If landscaping can do that for a historic estate, imagine what it can do for your business.
Hospitals and Clinics in Richmond, VA
There are several hospitals, health clinics, and standing emergency rooms across Richmond, and the best providers use commercial landscaping to create zen exteriors.
St. Mary’s Hospital is one of the premier healthcare providers in Richmond, and their health services are complimented by the extensive commercial landscaping the hospital undergoes. Hardscapes, such as walking paths, connect the sprawling hospital through well-manicured lawns and medians. Hospitals and health clinics employ commercial landscaping to put patients and guests at ease while building aesthetic value. A few fountains and water features dot the grounds, which is a type of project Landscape Workshop can install, and they, like the hospital’s entrances, are often surrounded by ornamental hedges and colorful flower beds. And indoor potted plants harmonize the outside with the inside. Landscape Workshop serves healthcare facilities across Richmond that know landscaping is for more than just decoration—its for everyone.
Landscaping for Richmond’s Historic Sites
As pivotal a city as Richmond is in the history of the United States, it is no shock to learn that the city boasts an array of museums dedicated to the state and city’s story. But, wherever there is a business, so too is there a commercial landscaping opportunity.
In the aptly named Museum District, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts opened its doors to visitors in 1936. The VFMA is one of the premier art museums in the United States, and offers a renowned collection ranging from ancient artifacts to modern art, including Fabergé eggs and significant African, East Asian, and European works. VFMA, which is open 365 days a year, blends indoor with outdoor, as visitors may move from interior viewing galleries to outdoor sculpture gardens. Strategic landscaping can elevate this harmony. Seasonal flower rotations can echo the colors and moods of featured exhibits, while trimmed hedges and ornamental grasses provide subtle framing for the museum’s outdoor installations.
The Poe Museum in Richmond is housed in the historic Old Stone House and features a serene courtyard known as the Enchanted Garden, inspired by Poe’s poem “To One in Paradise.” The space includes a fountain, ivy-covered walls, and benches salvaged from Poe’s childhood home, creating a reflective environment that honors his legacy. To enhance the landscape, crushed granite paths, native shade-loving plants, and soft uplighting could emphasize the museum’s quiet atmosphere while deepening its connection to Poe’s dark and lyrical world.
Just across from what was once the formal garden mentioned by Edgar Allan Poe, Linden Row stands as one of Richmond’s most cherished historic landmarks. This row of Greek Revival townhouses, dating back to the mid-1800s, has long been a symbol of Southern elegance and heritage. With its brick facades, wrought iron accents, and tree-lined sidewalks, the property offers a rich blend of architectural character depth. Regular maintenance services can help preserve its polished appearance, while seasonal floral displays and period-appropriate plantings can enhance the estate’s timeless aesthetic.
Landscaping for Assisted Living, Apartments, and HOAs/COAs in Richmond
Richmond’s diverse residential communities reflect the city’s layered history and evolving needs, from senior living campuses to urban dwellings. Whether focused on comfort, care, or contemporary design, each site presents unique landscaping opportunities that elevate both function and form.
The Barrington at Hioaks is a distinguished senior living community nestled on a 12-acre wooded campus just south of Richmond’s James River. With independent living, assisted living, and memory care all housed in well-appointed residences, its grounds include raised garden beds and a sun-dappled pavilion where residents gather in comfort and conversation. Beyond everyday maintenance, curated seasonal floral displays and outdoor communal spaces can enhance both aesthetics and well-being. Tailored planting of native shade trees, low-maintenance shrubs, and raised garden beds supports resident engagement and adds textural beauty year-round.
Nestled in Richmond’s revitalized Old Town Manchester, Commodore RVA blends historic industrial charm with modern luxury, reflected in its brick-and-wood architecture and maritime-inspired design that pays homage to its War of 1812 namesake. The five-story community features private courtyards, a sparkling pool deck, rooftop terrace with panoramic river views, and thoughtfully curated outdoor lounges ideal for socializing or quiet reflection. Native shade trees and ornamental grasses would soften hardscapes, create inviting pathways, and complement the courtyards and rooftop amenity spaces.
Other Common Commercial Landscaping Projects in Richmond, VA
Landscape Workshop is proud to partner with businesses of all sizes and industries in achieving their landscaping goals. Here is a list of specific types of businesses and projects we have supported throughout the greater Richmond community:
- Retail shopping centers
- Healthcare facilities (e.g., hospitals and health clinics)
- Industrial parks
- Municipal buildings (e.g., city halls and libraries)
- Banks and financial institutions
- Public parks and recreational areas
- Educational institutions (e.g., private schools, academies)
- Residential rental properties (e.g., apartment complexes)
- Event venues and conference centers
Richmond’s Weather Patterns and Their Impact on Landscaping
Richmond, VA features a relatively temperate climate throughout the year, with extremes only arising in the peaks of winter and summer. Richmond’s humid, sub-tropical climate makes it the perfect breeding ground for all sorts of landscaping pursuits. But “too much of a good thing” is more than just a turn of phrase. High heat and humidity can be as much a detriment as it is an advantage. Constant humidity can lead to wood rot and foundation shifting due to wet/dry cycles, lawns can become waterlogged without suitable drainage, and the conditions make it all the more likely for pests—such as mosquitoes, ticks, and termites—to take up residence.
But those kinds of setbacks do not slow Landscape Workshop’s crews, nor does it take us away from the mission we intend to serve. In the right hands, vegetation can thrive on any Richmond property.
In order to go about this the right way, we need to consider the seasonal changes that affect landscaping. In spring, temperatures begin to rise and peak in the high 70s and rainfall ramps up. It is at this point that the flowers bloom and trees regain their color, and the impact of landscaping is at its highest. In summer, the humidity and heat increase even further into the mid 80s and low 90s, but rainfall remains as consistent as in spring. As fall turns the corner, precipitation begins declining in September, and temperatures drop back down to the low 70s by October. Finally, winter promises moderately cold temperatures in the 40s and 50s. The occasional snow storm forms in midwinter, but rainfall levels drop to their lowest during this time.
Additionally, Richmond is moderately prone to mild earthquakes, though they rarely exceed a 4.5 magnitude. These seismic events generally have minimal impact but may inform certain hardscape or retaining wall design decisions. Flooding near the James River is another consideration for low-lying properties.
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When it comes to lasting landscape solutions, experience matters. Our team of professionals put decades of commercial landscape experience to work for your business or institution. We understand what it takes to support the Richmond community and design landscaping plans that will nurture our communities for years to come.
To hear more about how our services and experience can help you augment your outdoor space, contact our Richmond, Virginia, office.
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