Garden

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Wintergreen Hardware - 434-361-1919

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Wintergreen Hardware keeps a small selection of lumber on hand, so I checked with them to see if they had a 10-ft 1 x 6. They didn't have one, but owner Jackson Cox was picking up lumber the following day and offered to drop it off the next day at our house. I had my board before 8 am and didn't have to drive to a Lowe's or Home Depot for one piece of lumber. The store is constantly expanding it offerings. The staff routinely go out of their way to help with products, advice, and old-fashioned hospitality. My wife was having trouble countersinking a bolt into one of her projects. She went to our hardware store to ask for ideas. Jackson did it in quick order at no charge. I have never left Wintergreen Hardware without something of value, from garden supplies to plumbing, hardware, pest control, and references for local vendors. Submitted by Mark Grubb.

After three visits in two hours with the same gallon of stain for my deck, I confidently recommend buying Benjamin Moore paint from Wintergreen Hardware (434-361-1919). Jackson Cox demonstrated impressive expertise with the state-of-the-art color blending equipment he installed at his store a few months ago. It's a long story, but due to a mismatch on a can of paint from elsewhere purchased two years ago, I asked Cox to do some seat-of-pants custom programming that–finally–got the color match I needed to save me from having to paint our back deck twice. Submitted by Charles Batchelor.

I don't recall a time when Danny Watson or his crew at Wintergreen Hardware didn't have what we needed for a household repair. The True Value hardware store in Nellysford has come up with parts to connect an LP stove, install an oddball kitchen sink, and solve an electrical problem. But, they don't have a 2 by 4, right? Wrong. You'll find bait for mice and other pest control products that work. You can buy just one nail, bolt or screw there. Paints, stains of every type. It's where I shop for grass seed, fertilizer, mulch and landscaping rock. Chain, rope, and wire is custom cut. Lots of flashlights. I needed a can of tennis balls; they had it. Best of all, they see themselves as problem solvers. (When I needed a 5-inch wide piece of PVC pipe that was 10-inches long and a cap for each end, it was no problem for Wintergreen Hardware.) They don't mind phone calls asking if they have what you need; call 434-361-1919. Charles Batchelor.

Weber Tree Service - 434-566-8501

Look no further for tree service! Upon the advice of a neighboring homeowners' association, we hired Weber Tree Service to trim back the trees surrounding our property. What's not to like? Kevin Weber promptly responded, was flexible, scheduled the work, and stayed in touch until the work day. An added touch was Kevin's exuberant personality. He and his crew were professional, did a great job, and left without a trace. The bill? More than reasonable! Call or text Kevin at 434-566-8501. Support this small and upcoming local business! Submitted by Mike and Janie Friedlein. June 2024

arborist, trees, landscaping

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Daryl Morse - 434-944-4378

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Daryl Morse (434-944-4378) has a dozen detailed recommendations in the WBB's directory from people who have used his help in their yards, but one point isn't as clear as it should be: Mr. Morse is professional. He listens. He's got pro equipment, a big, well-maintained truck with a large trailer, and he knows what he's doing, as we saw demonstrated recently when we needed our elaborate hedges brought under control. He's a hands-on businessman, but he has some good help in the summer. Submitted by Charles Batchelor. June 2024

I concur with the recommendation of Daryl Morse (434-944-4378) in the July 9 WBB. He did exceptional work trimming trees, and cleaning our property of broken branches, and yard debris.  His price was less than half of the other quoted prices. Submitted by Trevor Campbell. 

Daryl Morse (434-944-4378) does great yard work. I highly recommend him and his crew for lawn service. Submitted by Barb Graves

Daryl Morse (434-944-4378) did a fabulous job at a very reasonable price–half what our other estimate was– on our mountain house spring cleanup around our yard, getting rid of the leaves, sticks,  mulch, and snakes. Submitted by Marnie Rapaport. July 2023

For all your landscaping needs, I recommend Daryl Morse (434-944-4378). Daryl has been a big help to me for years; he built a playground, cut down grasses, bushes, and trees, trimmed and mulched, added gravel to the driveway, cleaned the gutters, raked the leaves, lawn cutting, etc. He has a lot of up-to-date equipment and a support network of brothers and friends that makes all things possible. On top of his expertise, he is good company, on time, and reasonable. Submitted by Mary Gurr. April 2022

I found Darryl Morse on the WBB Directory and used him to take down a couple of big dead and dying trees that could fall and damage both my mountain home and possibly my neighbors. He did a yeoman’s job at a fair price, took care of the debris, and left things cleaner and neater than before he started. He even took out a couple of smaller dead trees as a “bonus” to me without my requesting it nor did he charge extra for it. I can wholeheartedly recommend him if you are in need of his services. Submitted by Gary Banas. March 2022

I want to recommend Daryl Morse of Daryl's Lawn Service (434-944-4378) for any number of homeowner chores ranging from lawn mowing, snow removal, leaf raking, providing and spreading mulch & topsoil, tree removal, gutter cleaning, etc. Daryl, his brother, and his extended family provide these services. I've used Daryl for several years and have always found him to be responsive and his work excellent. Daryl Morse is a highly recommended source for those outside chores you want help with. Submitted by Craig Cooper. February 2022

We’d like to add to the long list of recommendations for Daryl Morse (434-944-4378). Upon reading prior yard work recommendations for Daryl, we called him for some heavy whacking of non-native vegetation in our lower garden. Every part of working with him was easy, from communication to arrival to work through the day. We are very satisfied and intend to use him more. Submitted by Kate Humphrey Chambers. August 2012

We called Daryl Morse (434-325-9196) for help with our yard work. He came on time with a crew of about six workers. They did a fine job of weeding, edging, spreading mulch, and putting in a stone-lined water drainage circle. His charges were fair. We would definitely hire him again. Submitted by Carleton Luck. May 2021

If you have dead trees in a tight spot, we recommend Daryl Morse - 434-944-4378. He and his tree work crew removed a tall dead tree right beside our house. He also cut it up and split it for us for firewood. Tim & Carol Hade.

I would like to recommend Daryl Morse for excellent capability in yard care. He has helped me numerous times in the last year and has always done an outstanding job. His skills include mowing, mulching to include mulch delivery, trimming shrubs and trees, leaf blowing, and hauling dead wood and yard debris. He will also shred wood if desired. His work is meticulous and his rates very reasonable. Daryl can be reached at 434-944-4378. Submitted by Brooks Cook. 2018

I heartily recommend Daryl Morse for your tree work. He has helped me for years; he cuts down and breaks up limbs, trims, or whatever is needed at that time. He either fills a dump truck with all the limbs or brings his shredder. He has a powerful chainsaw that seems as if it is cutting through butter. I always buy mulch from him, too—he has the best price and dependable delivery. He can spread mulch, seed, cut grass, bush hog—you name it. He’ll also haul away your own piles of brush. You may contact Daryl at 434-944-4378. Submitted by Mary Gurr. 2018

Hillbilly Hustle - 434-826-8349

We have just had the team at Hillbilly Hustle (434-826-8349) complete a good bit of landscaping work at our home on the golf course and are extremely pleased. On the recommendation of Jackson Cox at Wintergreen Hardware, we reached out to Andy and Dick for help with controlling the brush and growth on our hill. The job required removing all weeds and small saplings, grading the piles of rocks and stones, and moving the large pile of wood chip mulch to be spread evenly across the hill for future weed control. They were fast, professional, polite, and affordable. They left the site clean and neat. We highly recommend them and will most definitely be using them again. They do all manner of yard work including mulch, gravel, tree cutting, and excavation. Submitted Rob and Tiffany Keaton.  May 2024

Landscaper, weeding,

Virginia Green - 434-975-0100

If you are looking for a lawn service to fertilize and control weeds, consider Virginia Green. All of the lawn services in this area are pricey. They all try to upsell you with additional services. They all want you to sign an annual contract. Last year I signed up with Virginia Green (434-975-0100, contactvagreen@virginiagreenlawncare.com) which, after a chat, offered me a lower-cost "lite" package of services with just five visits a year (vs seven visits). By paying each visit at a time and forgoing the small discount that comes with a contract, I can cancel at any time. Virginia Green's employees were careful and polite. And the weed control–which was my prime concern–worked. The yard looked better than when I did it all myself, so I'm trying Virginia Green again this year. Submitted by Charles Batchelor. March 2024

Grass, fertilize, weeds, yard, lawn, garden

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Zen Tree Service - 434-260-0959

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We have just had Zen Tree Service perform significant tree pruning of our 100+-year-old white and red oak trees in Stoney Creek. Vince and the team were prompt and professional. They don't use bucket trucks but rather climb the trees to do the trimming, protecting the roots and adjacent areas. Zen was affordable and the expertise was evident from the first conversation. We highly recommend their services. Zen Tree Services: 434-260-0959 or vince@zentreeservices.com. Submitted by Rob and Tiffany Keaton. December 2023

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Ferro Felling - 434-941-1437

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I highly recommend Ferro Felling (434-941-1437) for major tree removal and trimming. His crew did an outstanding job on my property. Not only were they prompt and efficient, but they also cleaned up the job site and asked me to inspect it before they left. I have not dealt with a more courteous and polite crew. The price was reasonable given all the work that had to be done. Submitted by Bruce Baldwin. August 2021

I would like to recommend Ferro Felling for tree service. I have used them on two occasions, most recently to take down a large dead oak that was located between two houses as well as a few other dead trees. They are extremely professional, friendly, and responsive. It is a family business and they all take great pride in their work. Call 434-941-1437, ferrofellingtreeservice.com. Submitted by Stuart Meyerson. July 2021.

Fero Feeling (434-941-1437) provided a quality cord of firewood that made for some good fires. He put us on to Arboristry. Joao and Vivian Ascensao. October 2023

arborist, forest, landscaping

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Creation Appreciation Landscaping 540-456-6196

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This summer we looked at several recent installations of stonework patios around Wintergreen before turning to Creation Appreciation (540-456-6196) to put in a bluestone patio in our front yard. It was the right decision. The attention to detail was excellent, but more impressive was how when the plan went a bit sideways the management and crew handled the problems with ease. Submitted by Charles Batchelor. October 2023

We can highly recommend Creation Appreciation (540-456-6196) who worked with us on a hardscape design that included an apron at the front of our stone driveway, a stone walkway along the front of our house, and the repair and improvement of paver steps and walkway on the side and in the back of our house. The project took over 3 weeks. The crew who performed the work was extremely skilled and meticulous in the placement of every single stone and paver. At the end of each day, they stored their tools and equipment and made sure all trash and debris were removed. Chris Kell worked closely with his team and checked in with us almost daily. We are so pleased; the end result was exactly what we wanted! Submitted by Patti & Grant Heggie. August 2022

It was almost magical how the crew from Creation Appreciation (540-456-6196) convinced the tree that the heavy snow brought slowly down on our house to fly up and away with zero additional damage to the rhododendron under it, not to mention our house. It's wasn't magic, but instead skillful roping and tactical cutting on our steep roof to remove the weight of the tree's limbs so that leverage shifted, allowing the roped tree to lift itself up and swing harmlessly away from the house into the yard. It was hilarious. The crew then ran the entire tree and all of our downed limbs into their huge shredder and cleaned up the area with leafblowers. The bill for this expertise was very reasonable. Submitted by Charles Batchelor. February 2022

Creation Appreciation Landscaping (540-456-6196) did a great job on re-graveling our driveway. They came within two days when called for an estimate. Adam gave us a very reasonable estimate and suggested some things about the driveway. Took what we wanted and we came to an agreement. Then, within a week, we have a new driveway. It looks great and feels so nice driving on. Highly recommend using them. Adam Ellinger. September 2020

I highly recommend Jeremy Parker and Creation Appreciation for all kinds of landscape work. We have worked with Jeremy for over 10 years and couldn’t be more pleased, He helps us with grass seeding and maintenance, all but the most ginormous of our tree work, big planting jobs, and big mulching jobs. His crew has moved several very large shrubs halfway across the yard and they relocated happily. They have built stone steps and stone walls and have solved drainage problems. Great company to work with. Becca Elliott [Creation Appreciation received several recommendations in 2010.]

We have used Creation Appreciation http://www.creationappreciationlandscaping.com (540-456-6196) for years on several different landscaping jobs. The landscaper installed a gravel walkway on our mountain house that looked great and remains maintenance-free. They have taken down trees for us, trimmed limbs from trees in awkward high spots, and they have been our source of high-quality firewood for several years. They recently did some good work on renovating our lawn in Stoney Creek. They have done excellent stonework for my neighbors. They are a good source for small loads of mulch or gravel. June 2016 Contact@creationappreciationlandscaping.com. Charles Batchelor.

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Little Man Landscaping - 434-509-7618

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I have to recommend Little Man Landscaping (434-509-7618, text or leave a message) following their leaf-blowing and mulching work on my property last week. I called them based on other recommendations for them on the WTG Bulletin website. I have to say that from the on-time arrival at 8:30 am to the organized and industrious work getting rid of a large quantity of leaves buried among thick groundcover, and the distribution of mulch exactly as I specified was done perfectly by Manual Lopez and his professional team. Licensed and insured, and their logo shirts advertise it! You can’t go wrong with this landscaping company. They did a full day’s work at a reasonable price. Submitted by Lisa Shannon. April 2024

I would like to recommend Little Man Landscaping (434-509-7618). Manuel Lopez brought many imaginative ideas to our driveway/lawn project and his work was excellent. I would happily work with him again. Submitted by Jim Mummery. June 2022

I recommend Little Man Landscaping LLC. They do a great job at a very reasonable price on almost any landscaping task. They have helped me with various landscaping tasks including lawn mowing, mulching, trimming, power washing, gutter cleaning, leaf removal, small stone walls, fence repair, weed-eating, and edging. The crew leader is Manuel Lopez. He is very professional and courteous; call him at 434-509-7618. Submitted by Pete Gatje. March 2020

We emailed Manuel Lopez last week about cleaning out our gutters and he responded within hours. He came out at the appointed time and gave us a very good estimate and showed up the next week as he said he would. Two men worked all around our house, carefully moving around our mature shrubs and new plantings. They left everything better than they found it. They also offer lawn mowing, weeding, power washing, leaf raking, and fence repair. Call 434-509-7618, email ja1264200@gmail.com. Charles Batchelor April 2020

landscaping, landscaper

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Big O Tree and Lawn Service - 540-337-4588

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• On August 31 Big O Tree and Lawn Service (540-337-4588) removed two large oak trees that were in danger of falling on the street in front of my Wintergreen mountain home. They were joined together and rotten at the base. The three-man crew arrived on time with a surprising amount of equipment. They developed a plan and worked together like a well–oiled machine, completing the job in four hours. They cut up the best sections into 15-17-inch logs to fit my woodstove (the logs still need splitting). Cleanup along the street was done to perfection. The price was $2,350. Submitted by Charles Murphy. September 2023

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Tom Hughes - 540-949-8667

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We recently had Tom's Yardscape (tomsyardscape.net, 540-949-TOMS) of Stuarts Draft complete an upgrade to our driveway and yard/house perimeter to remediate drainage issues that caused a soggy corner and add curb appeal to the property. Old mulch under our front and back decks was replaced with gravel; a loose gravel driveway was widened and coated with compact crushed gravel; a pathway was created encircling the house to stop encroaching weed and small plant growth; and a large stone drainage swag was built along the back slope to divert rainwater from the foundation. The new driveway looks almost like asphalt yet will accommodate future tree root growth with ease. Our lot looks prettier while still retaining the greenery characteristics of our mountain environs. Tom Hughes was quick to respond to my inquiry, walked the lot with me to share his ideas. He returned his estimate within days. His son TJ managed the work and has great artistic vision. In fact, he made suggestions as we worked through the job that I accepted immediately due to his thorough description. Their service was quick and professional. I highly recommend this firm to anyone seeking landscaping, stonework, pavers, drainage solutions, or yard design. Submitted by Valerie Passwaiter. July 2023

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Campbell's Mountain Stone and Boulders - 540-471-7800

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I highly recommend Mike Campbell and Campbell's Mountain Stone & Boulders (540-471-7800). My property is a big mulch job, and on two separate occasions, Mike has brought a truckload of mulch for me to approve prior to spreading. When I start my DIY French Drain job, I will get the stone and materials from Campbell's. Mike and the team do great work at a reasonable price and will make sure you're satisfied with the outcome. Submitted by Steve Sowers. June 2023

landscaping, garden