- 804-661-3630
- [email protected]
- Monday – Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Altizer Lawn & Landscape works for homeowners and businesses in Short Pump and the rest of western Henrico. We handle both the build work, like patios, grading and drainage, and the upkeep that keeps a yard looking right afterward.
Some clients want regular lawn care in Short Pump and nothing else. Others are planning a patio, new beds or a drainage fix. Either way, we start by walking the property with you and talking through what you want to change and what you'd rather leave alone.
| 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 landscaping company in Short Pump should show up when it says it will, explain the price before work starts and clean up when the job is done. We hold our crews to that on every job, from a mulch refresh to a full backyard rebuild.
We'd rather fix the cause of a problem than treat the symptom. If a bed keeps washing out, we look at where the water is coming from before we replant it.
Short Pump has grown quickly, with newer subdivisions, townhome communities and the retail along West Broad Street. Many neighborhoods have HOA standards for lawns and beds, so a yard that slips for a season tends to get noticed.
Our landscaping services are designed specifically for Short Pump’s environment, addressing drainage concerns, soil composition, and seasonal changes. We create landscapes that look great today and continue performing well for years to come.
Short Pump, Virginia began as a small crossroads community in Henrico County, originally serving as a stop for travelers moving between Richmond and western Virginia. The name “Short Pump” dates back to an old tavern and well where travelers would stop to rest and water their horses. Over time, the area changed from rural farmland into a major residential and commercial center in western Henrico.
Today Short Pump is a mix of subdivisions, townhome communities, shopping centers and county parks, and building is still going on. New lots and older yards both need attention. New lots need grass established on compacted fill. Older yards need tired beds replaced, overgrown shrubs cut back and settling patios reset.
Most yards in western Henrico sit on red Piedmont clay. On new-construction lots the topsoil is often scraped off and compacted fill is left behind. That soil drains slowly, turns hard in July and thins out a fescue lawn by late summer.
Many Short Pump neighborhoods were built on graded lots from the 1990s on. Water follows the builder’s swales and collects wherever that grading has shifted or been blocked. The problems usually fall into a few patterns:
Fixes range from regrading a swale and running downspouts underground to a French drain, or a rain garden that holds the water and lets it soak in slowly.
Wyndham, Twin Hickory, Wellesley and many other Short Pump communities have an architectural review process. Most require approval before a patio, walkway, wall or large planting goes in, so build that step into your timeline.
When should I seed a lawn in Short Pump? Early fall. The soil is still warm and the nights are cooler, which suits tall fescue. Spring seeding can work, but young grass often struggles in the summer heat.
Will a French drain fix a wet yard? It depends where the water comes from. A French drain handles runoff and groundwater moving across the yard. If the water comes from downspouts, an underground extension is often the simpler fix.
Do I need HOA approval first? If your HOA requires it, get approval before the work is scheduled so the project isn’t held up.
How do I get an estimate? Estimates are free. [add: how to book an estimate (phone number or form) and the usual wait for a site visit]
We’re proud to serve the Short Pump community with dependable landscaping, lawn care, and landscape maintenance services. Our work supports homeowners, HOAs, and commercial properties looking for consistent quality and professional results.
By building long-term relationships and understanding local expectations, we deliver service that Short Pump residents can rely on season after season.
Yes. Each plan is drawn up for the specific property and what the owner wants from it.
Yes, we provide landscape maintenance programs year-round.
If your Short Pump yard needs regular care, a new patio or a fix for standing water, we can come out, look at it and give you a free estimate.
Call or send us a message to set up a time for us to see the property.
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