Outdoor Spaces Built for How You Use Them

Dan's Landscaping transforms properties across Virginia Beach through landscape design and installation services. We work with you to define the vision you have for your property, then select a layout, plants, and materials based on specific site conditions and your preferences. Installation projects can range from establishing a new garden bed, edging, or pathway to larger renovations designed around how homeowners want to use their property. 


Brick house front with a window, black door, small porch, and sparse front lawn with potted plants.
Suburban townhouse exterior with white siding, brick trim, and a small front lawn and flower bed

Installations Overview

Installation projects vary widely based on property size, existing conditions, and homeowner objectives, so understanding the planning process helps clarify what to expect.

  • What types of installations do you work on?

    We will work with you to bring your vision to life! We specialize in:


    - Gardens and garden beds

    - Pathways

    - Edging

    - Rock installation

    - Vegetable gardens and planting boxes

  • Will you install designs from someone else?

    Yes! We build projects of our own design, but we will also install projects of your own or other's creation as well.

  • What factors determine plant selection for my property?

    We follow the motto: "Right Plant, Right Place."


    Plant choices depend on sunlight exposure measured at different times of day, soil composition, soil drainage, salt and wind exposure, and your maintenance preferences. 


    Native species adapted to Virginia Beach's sandy soils and humid summers often establish faster than non-native varieties and show better resilience during dry spells between storm systems, though we will present various options including non-natives as well.

  • How does installation planning address drainage concerns?

    The layout process identifies where water currently pools or flows across your property, then incorporates grading adjustments, plant placement, and bed contouring to redirect runoff away from structures and prevent erosion in vulnerable areas.

  • When is the best time to schedule installation work?

    Many installations can be completed at any time of year. We will often complete the majority of a project in non-planting windows (i.e. installing the garden beds/pathways/edging/etc.) then plant during appropriate seasonal conditions.


    We must note that there is a specific timing for some plantings that are sensitive to weather extremes: Spring and Fall planting windows allow root establishment before temperature extremes arrive. 

  • What site preparation happens before planting begins?

    Preparation includes clearing unwanted vegetation, amending soil where needed based on existing composition, and establishing proper grades for drainage before any plants or materials are placed.

  • How quickly do newly installed landscapes begin looking established?

    You'll see immediate visual improvement from clean beds and organized plantings, while root establishment typically takes one to two growing seasons depending on plant maturity at installation and how consistently environmental conditions support growth.

Dan's Landscaping designs installation projects that balance initial curb appeal with long-term landscape performance suited to coastal Virginia conditions. Arrange an on-site evaluation to review your property layout and discuss implementation priorities.

Two-story brick and siding suburban house with a green lawn and trees in front
Two-story brick and gray house with a white fence and fresh mulch landscaping in front

Our Process

Before work begins, our experts evaluate property conditions. Native plants adapted to Virginia's coastal climate receive priority when appropriate, as they establish faster and require less intervention once root systems develop. Drainage concerns get addressed early in layout planning, particularly on properties where water pools after storms or where grading directs runoff toward structures. For simpler projects, we offer consultation services where full design drawings may not be necessary.


  1. Every landscape project starts with a free initial consultation (one hour), which includes a thorough site assessment and a conversation about how you intend to use your outdoor space, your aesthetic preferences, and your budgetary considerations. We will also take photos and measurements at this time.
  2. We will send you a written summary of the initial consultation that outlines the scope of work, materials, and ballpark cost estimate of the project following the initial consultation.
  3. Upon your approval of the ballpark estimate and project scope, a contract is signed and deposit collected so work can begin. The deposit covers the landscape design phase of the project.
  4. Next is the preliminary design meeting where we present you with conceptual drawings and visual renderings of your project, along with a schedule of recommended plants and materials. You will receive 2 - 3 preliminary designs
  5. We take your feedback from the preliminary design meeting to develop a final design, materials list, and revised cost for installation. These are presented to you for approval at the final design meeting. Following your approval of the final designs and materials we get started!
  6. At this point we will have the information needed to give you the full financial picture of the project, since we now know what materials/plants/etc. are being used. You will be asked to sign an updated contract confirming the finalized project scope and price. Any alterations or deviations after this point will need to be signed off in writing by both parties.
  7. Physical installation follows a structured approach. There are various milestones in each project, and some need to be completed before others begin. We will keep you advised of our progress along the way so you know exactly where we are on the project timeline.
  8. When the project is completed we will walk the site with you to ensure every aspect is completed to your satisfaction. Your final invoice will be sent and payment collected by your preferred method at this time.


This approach ensures that expectations are set early and met consistently. Whether it's installing garden beds, managing stormwater runoff, or designing a multi-phase landscape, the work is documented, coordinated, and completed without unnecessary delays or surprises.


Be sure to ask about maintenance services!