Business Details
47 Years
experience
Custom Landscaping Services in Norfolk, VA
Gardens By Oz has been transforming outdoor spaces in Norfolk, VA since 1979. Our team combines scientific knowledge, creative design, and decades of hands-on experience to craft unique landscapes that reflect each client's vision. With seven of our eight team members having over five years of tenure and collective decades of industry expertise, we deliver consistent, high-quality service across all projects. Our approach prioritizes customer collaboration, from initial consultation through final implementation, ensuring every landscape becomes a natural extension of the home.We specialize in blending native and exotic plants suited to Norfolk's climate while avoiding generic 'cookie-cutter' designs. Our commitment to community connection and technical excellence has earned us long-standing relationships with local homeowners. As new co-owners May and Laura Horsting continue this legacy, they maintain the same skilled crews that have served the area for years. From routine maintenance to complete landscape overhauls, we focus on creating functional, beautiful spaces that bring lasting joy to property owners.
Services
Lawn Maintenance
Seasonal Services
Landscape Design
Garden Coaching
Hardscape Installation
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We have 45 years of combined experience in Norfolk landscaping
- Our team includes 7 members with over 5 years tenure
- We offer personalized garden coaching for DIY enthusiasts
- We provide detailed design consultations with escrow protection
- Our crews maintain properties in Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach
What people say
Hard-working crew
Professional service
Excellent communication
Beautiful results
Knowledgeable team
Services
Lawn Maintenance
Our weekly or bi-weekly lawn care service maintains lush, healthy turf through expert mowing, edging, and seasonal treatments. We customize maintenance schedules based on grass type, climate conditions, and property size. Our experienced technicians apply proper fertilization and pest control techniques to ensure vibrant greenery throughout the growing season.
Landscape Design
We create custom outdoor spaces through comprehensive design services that consider property characteristics, client preferences, and climate suitability. Our process includes site assessment, digital renderings, and material selection guidance. From initial concept to final implementation, we ensure designs balance aesthetic appeal with practical functionality for residential properties.
Garden Coaching
Our hands-on coaching sessions provide personalized gardening instruction for DIY enthusiasts. Certified horticulturists offer plant selection advice, soil testing, and maintenance techniques during on-site visits. This service helps homeowners develop gardening skills while implementing practical improvements to their outdoor spaces without full redesign costs.
Seasonal Services
We prepare properties for seasonal changes through specialized services including fall cleanups, spring aeration, and winterization treatments. Our team performs precise pruning, mulch installation, and plant protection techniques to maintain landscape health year-round. These services ensure outdoor spaces remain vibrant and resilient through Norfolk's varying climate conditions.
Hardscape Installation
Our hardscaping specialists construct durable outdoor features like patios, retaining walls, and walkways using premium materials. We combine technical precision with artistic design to create functional spaces that complement natural landscapes. Services include site preparation, material selection, and expert installation of stone, paver, and concrete elements.
People
May Horsting
Co-Owner
May brings 8 years of customer success experience and strategic thinking to her role. With a background in clinical psychology, she excels at translating client needs into personalized landscape solutions while managing business operations.
Laura Horsting
Co-Owner
Laura contributes 12 years of organizational leadership experience to Gardens By Oz. She focuses on operational systems and team culture while applying her passion for nature to landscape projects, ensuring smooth client experiences from consultation to completion.
Pete
Director of Field Operations
With 25+ years in landscaping, Pete specializes in hardscaping and aquatic features. He oversees project implementation, combining technical expertise with artistic vision to transform outdoor spaces while mentoring the field team.
Josh
Director of People and Culture
Josh leads lawn care operations with 16 years of plant care expertise. He manages maintenance training programs and ensures quality standards across all properties while sharing his passion for landscape health with clients.
Gary Osmundson
Founder
Gary established Gardens By Oz in 1979, combining his artistic background with landscape design expertise. Now focusing on design projects, he continues contributing creative vision while mentoring the new ownership team.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We serve Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas within a 5-mile radius of our shop. We also work with clients in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach for seasonal services and landscape design projects.
How are maintenance service prices determined?
Lawn care starts at $48 and varies based on property size and complexity. Flowerbed maintenance ranges from $68 to $225 depending on required tasks and yard condition.
Do you offer one-time services?
Yes, we provide seasonal cleanups, garden coaching sessions, and landscape design consultations as standalone services for clients not requiring ongoing maintenance.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards and electronic payments. Payment terms vary by service type, with design deposits required before drafting begins.
How does the design process work?
Our design process starts with an intake form and discovery call, followed by draft designs within 7-10 business days. We include two revisions in the design fee before final approval and installation scheduling.
Are there financing options available?
We don't offer direct financing, but we provide flexible payment plans for large projects, including deposit requirements and installment options for approved clients.
