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Many Henrico yards hold water after a storm, especially on lots with heavy clay under the lawn or a downspout that empties onto a slope. A rain garden gives that runoff a planted low spot to soak into, so it stops pooling against the foundation or washing out your beds.
We handle the whole job, from working out where the water goes to digging the basin and planting it. Because we also do drainage and lawn work, we can fix the grade or the turf around the garden at the same visit.
| Monday | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM |
| Thursday | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM |
| Friday | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
A rain garden only works if it is sized and placed for the water it actually gets. Before picking a spot, we trace where your downspouts and slopes send runoff and check how fast the soil drains. It is the same groundwork we do on drainage jobs, and it is what keeps the garden working after the first big storm.
If a rain garden can't take all the water on its own, we can pair it with a French drain or regrade the area. Once the drainage is sorted, we also build patios and walkways.
Our rain garden installations are designed specifically for Henrico’s environment, helping homeowners manage runoff while preserving the natural beauty of their surroundings.
Henrico County wraps around Richmond on three sides, from the low ground in Varina to the subdivisions out past Short Pump. Older neighborhoods like Lakeside have mature trees and settled lawns. Newer West End lots often come with compacted fill and thin topsoil left over from construction. That range is why a fix that works on one street may not suit the next.
We take on drainage and lawn projects across the county, along with patios and walkways. Before we suggest anything, we look at how water moves across your lot and what the soil is like underneath, so the work holds up for years rather than one season.
Altizer Lawn & Landscape LLC serves Henrico County, Virginia, along with nearby towns such as Richmond, Glen Allen, Short Pump, Ashland, and Mechanicsville. Homeowners in those places can reach us through the contact form on this page.
The main Henrico service page at /service-areas/henrico-va/ has more on the area. Tell us what the yard is doing. Water may pool after storms, or a bed may keep washing out. We start from there.
Henrico is the name the U.S. Postal Service uses for several ZIP code areas in unincorporated parts of Henrico County. Those areas surround the city of Richmond.
Your mailing address may say Richmond, Highland Springs, Regency, or Ridge, yet the property can still sit in Henrico County. That matters when you ask for a quote on landscaping Henrico VA homeowners need done, because the street address tells us exactly where the work is. Each yard is planned around its own lot, not around the name on the mail.
Our work reaches neighborhoods and areas in and around Henrico. Lower Rocketts, Chestnut Hill, Monroe Ward, Oregon Hill, Shockoe Bottom, Jackson Ward, Shockoe Slip, and Union Hill are all on the list.
Not sure whether your street counts? Send us the address and ask.
We also help homeowners in Lakeside, Richmond, Glen Allen, Short Pump, and Ashland. Mechanicsville, Hayes, Newell, Nokomis, and Storm Lake are part of our service area too.
A rain garden is a shallow, planted basin placed where runoff can reach it. Here is what goes into one that drains properly.
A rain garden has a wet center and drier edges, so each plant goes where it can handle the water. Virginia natives are the usual choice because, once rooted, they cope with soggy springs and hot, dry Augusts.
Natives also feed bees and butterflies. They need little or no fertilizer, which keeps extra nutrients out of the runoff headed for the Chickahominy and James rivers.
In the first growing season, new plants need watering during dry stretches until their roots take hold. After that, upkeep is light. Pull weeds in spring and top up mulch where it has washed thin. In late winter, cut back last year’s dead stems. After a heavy storm, check the inlet for leaves or sediment that could block the flow.
Spring and fall are the best times to plant in central Virginia, when cooler weather and steadier rain help roots establish. A typical home rain garden takes [add: typical install time in days] to build. Cost depends mostly on the garden’s size and how far the water has to be piped to reach it. We give free estimates on site.
We take pride in serving the Henrico community with reliable landscaping and drainage solutions. Our rain gardens help protect local waterways while improving residential properties.
By combining sustainable practices with professional craftsmanship, we support Henrico homeowners in maintaining beautiful, resilient landscapes.
Rain gardens are a smart investment for Henrico properties. Below are answers to common questions homeowners ask about rain garden installation and maintenance.
Homeowners across Henrico trust us for reliable landscaping and drainage solutions that deliver real results.
“After installing a rain garden, our yard no longer floods during heavy rain. The team was professional, knowledgeable, and truly cared about our property. Highly recommend them for rain garden installation in Henrico.”
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