Retaining walls & stonework
Walls that hold a bank, and steps that make it walkable.
Block & natural stoneStepsWalkwaysPatiosBouldersLighting
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- Services
Ground, stone and snow.
Nine services, one crew, from the first spring cleanup to the last plow.
All services
Pick the one you need first.
Most properties end up using two or three of them.
Landscape design & installation
A plan for the whole property, then we plant and build it.
DesignPlantingSod installSynthetic turfGrading
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Mulch & garden beds
Crisp edges, clean beds, mulch deep enough to last the season.
EdgingWeedingMulchShrub pruningBed repair
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Lawn mowing & trimming
Cut, trimmed and blown off, on the same day each week.
Weekly mowingTrimmingEdgingBlow-offLarge properties
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Spring & fall cleanups
The two weeks that decide how the yard looks all year.
Leaf removalBed cleanupCutbacksHaulingFirst & last cut
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Snow removal
Driveways and walks cleared before you leave for work.
ResidentialCommercialDrivewaysWalkwaysSeasonal
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Gutter cleaning
Gutters emptied, downspouts flushed, water off the house again.
Leaves & debris outDownspouts flushedSpring & fallHomes & rentals
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Gutter guard installation
Guards on the gutters so the leaves stay on the roof edge, not in the trough.
Guard installationExisting guttersFewer cleanoutsDownspouts checked
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Dump truck service
Material brought in by the load, and the old stuff taken away on the way out.
TopsoilMulchStone & gravelDebris hauledUp to 5 tons
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Sod install runs with landscape design — it is the same prep work.
The whole year
One number, four seasons.
The same crew, from the first cleanup to the last plow.
SpringNow
- Winter debris out
- Beds opened and edged
- Mulch down
- First cut
SummerNow
- Weekly mowing
- Trimming and edging
- Bed upkeep
- Stone and patio builds
FallNow
- Leaf removal
- Perennials cut back
- Last cut
- Everything hauled
WinterNow
- Driveways plowed
- Walks and steps cleared
- Storm call-backs
- Next year planned
Real Google reviews
What Ithaca customers actually said.
“Great company and great team. They did an incredible job on a cool lighted sign/rock/retaining wall. Highly recommended!!”
“I am very pleased with the lawn mowing service provided by Aaron and VP Designs Lawn & Landscape. Friendliness and great service is a winning combo!”
“These guys were great. They showed up for my yard clean up the very next day.. they worked hard and fast to get my entire yard ready for spring. Im definitely using them again”
“I have had great experiences with VP design. They do a very professional job keeping my large property mowed and trimmed during the growing season, and I’ve also had them out to remove fallen trees, and re-gravel my driveway.They are prompt and come when they say. They do a good and professional job, and they charge a fair price. I have been very happy with them.”
“We have had an association with VP Designs Lawn & Landscape for a couple of years now. We find the staff pleasant and friendly. They are very knowledgeable when providing landscaping suggestions and working with our property. And they have stepped up to meet our snow plowing needs for which we are appreciative. Their prices for services are very reasonable and they make themselves available…”
“Outstanding quality of work and excellent customer service. Will continue to engage with their professionalism.”
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Where we work
Ithaca, and the towns around it.
Tompkins County and the edges of the Finger Lakes.
- Ithaca
- Cayuga Heights
- Lansing
- Dryden
- Varna
- Freeville
- Etna
- Groton
- Trumansburg
- Jacksonville
- Newfield
- Danby
- Brooktondale
- Slaterville Springs
- Enfield
- Spencer
Not on the list? Call — we probably cover you.
Common questions
Questions we get a lot.
Do you give free estimates?
Yes. Call or send the form and we will come out and look at the property. There is no charge for the visit and no obligation afterwards.
Do you do both the building and the upkeep?
Yes, and most of our customers use us for both. We build a wall, a patio or a set of beds, then keep the property mowed, mulched and cleaned up through the year.
How soon can you start?
It depends on the season and the size of the job. Call and we will tell you honestly where you sit in the schedule rather than guess at a date.
Do you plow in winter?
We do. Driveways and walks for homes and small commercial properties around Ithaca. Ask before the first storm, because seasonal customers are the route.
Can you fix a wall that is already leaning?
Often, yes. Most failing walls here have a drainage problem behind them rather than a stone problem. We will look and tell you whether it needs a repair or a rebuild.
Do you work on steep or wet lots?
That is most of Ithaca. Benching into the slope, drainage stone and properly compacted backfill are how a grade gets handled.
One call covers the whole property.
Tell us what you need first. We will look at the rest while we are there.
Free estimate
Tell us about the property.
Name and phone is enough. We will come look and give you a number.
- Call or text
- (607) 592-5505
- Where we work
- Ithaca, NY and the surrounding Tompkins County towns.
- What happens next
- We call you back, walk the property, then send a price. No charge for the visit.