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Stone tree-ring retaining wall with fresh mulch installed by Riverside Landscaping in Davidsonville, MD

Landscaping and hardscaping in Davidsonville, MD

Davidsonville is home base. We build and care for acreage and neighborhood lots, long drives, culverts, big lawns and backyard patios and walls.

BASED IN DAVIDSONVILLE, MD

We're not driving in from somewhere else.

Riverside Landscaping is a locally owned contractor based in Davidsonville, MD. If you're in Davidsonville, we'll get back to you quickly to schedule your on-site estimate.

Projects for Davidsonville homes

A recent Davidsonville job: fresh mulch, plantings and a river rock dry creek

This Davidsonville property got fresh mulch, a mix of plantings and a river rock dry creek. The first row shows the dry creek winding through a mulched bed of rounded shrubs toward the red barn, with a closer look at the river rock beside it. The second row shows more of the river rock and a hosta in fresh mulch near the barn. The last two rows show fresh mulch rings and beds with shrubs around the house and under the mature trees on the lawn. Learn more: Landscape Design & Installation and Residential Maintenance

River rock dry creek winding through a fresh mulch bed with rounded shrubs toward a red barn on a Davidsonville, MD property, by Riverside LandscapingClose view of a river rock dry creek bordered by fresh mulch and rounded shrubs on a Davidsonville, MD property, by Riverside Landscaping
River rock dry creek beside a rounded shrub in fresh mulch with a red barn behind, on a Davidsonville, MD property, by Riverside LandscapingHosta and ornamental grasses in fresh mulch with a red barn behind, on a Davidsonville, MD property, by Riverside Landscaping
Fresh mulch ring with shrubs and grasses on a lawn under mature trees at a Davidsonville, MD property, by Riverside LandscapingFresh mulch bed with flowering shrubs and plantings along the front walk of a brick home in Davidsonville, MD, by Riverside Landscaping
Freshly mulched island bed with shrubs on a large lawn under mature trees at a Davidsonville, MD property, by Riverside LandscapingFresh mulch ring around shrubs beside a mature tree on a Davidsonville, MD lawn, by Riverside Landscaping

See the full project, with the river rock dry creek bed, mulch beds and plantings together: River Rock Dry Creek Bed, Mulch & Plantings in Davidsonville, MD.

A recent Davidsonville job: flagstone patio, river rock dry well and plantings

This Davidsonville backyard started as bare dirt outside the sunroom doors. We turned it into a flagstone patio, added a river rock dry well to handle drainage, set boulders and planted new beds. See the full project: Flagstone Patio, River Rock Dry Well & Plantings in Davidsonville, MD.

A recent Davidsonville job: driveway culvert replacement

We replaced a failing driveway culvert pipe on this Davidsonville property with new galvanized corrugated pipe, rebedded and backfilled it, and set stone at the outlet. The first row shows the cut and marked driveway asphalt at the start of the job, and the finished pipe with stone at the outlet. The second row shows the new galvanized pipe during the job. The last row shows the finished pipe end after backfilling, and water flowing through the new pipe over the stone. Learn more: Drainage & Grading

Before: cut and marked driveway asphalt where a failing culvert pipe was replaced on a Davidsonville, MD property, by Riverside LandscapingAfter: new galvanized corrugated culvert pipe with stone at the outlet below the driveway on the same Davidsonville, MD property, by Riverside Landscaping
During: new galvanized corrugated culvert pipe laid in the trench beside a tree during a culvert replacement in Davidsonville, MD, by Riverside LandscapingDuring: new galvanized corrugated culvert pipe beside the edge of the driveway during a culvert replacement in Davidsonville, MD, by Riverside Landscaping
Finished galvanized culvert pipe end, backfilled, below a driveway in Davidsonville, MD, by Riverside LandscapingWater flowing through the new galvanized culvert pipe over stone at the outlet in Davidsonville, MD, by Riverside Landscaping

Davidsonville property types

Acreage and large lots

Big yards mean bigger grading, longer swales and more lawn. We handle new lawns, tree and shrub planting and mulch installation at scale.

Driveways, culverts and water

Long drives and road frontage depend on culverts and ditches that move water properly. Learn more: Drainage & Grading

Backyards worth entertaining in

Patios, retaining walls and outdoor living on lots with room to do it right. Learn more: Outdoor Living · Concrete

A recent Davidsonville job: front-yard clearing

Our crew recently cleared years of overgrown shrubs, brush and unwanted vegetation from a Davidsonville front yard while preserving the property's mature trees. We finished the hillside with seed and straw to help stabilize the soil and prevent erosion, leaving a cleaner, more open landscape with better curb appeal.

What to know before you dig in Davidsonville.

  • Wells and septic. Many Davidsonville properties use private well and septic systems. Drain fields, tanks and lines affect where patios, walls, heavy equipment and drainage can go. We plan around them.
  • Clay and slow-draining soil. Much of the county sits on soils that hold water. Grading and drainage first, then the lawn or patio.
  • Open sites and wind. Larger, open lots take more wind and sun; plant and furniture selection should match.
  • Community rules. Some neighborhoods have HOA architectural review for fences, sheds and hardscape. We'll point out what to check.

Nearby

Harwood · Riva · Edgewater · Crofton · Gambrills · Crownsville · Annapolis.

Davidsonville: acreage, creeks and approvals.

Davidsonville sits in the rural south county near the South River, with communities like Riva and Harwood nearby. Large lots and private wells and septic systems change how projects are planned.

  • Critical Area near the South River. Properties within 1,000 feet of tidal water or tidal wetlands, including tidal creeks off the South River, fall under Critical Area rules, with a 100-foot Buffer that can expand for steep slopes and erodible soils. Anne Arundel County: Critical Area
  • Grading thresholds on bigger lots. Acreage projects can more easily cross the County's grading thresholds. A Standard Grading Plan is for small, simple jobs, and a project with more disturbance goes through a grading permit. Anne Arundel County: Grading permits
  • Patios, pergolas and decks. The County's permit guide says residential patios do not need a building permit, but a Standard Grading Plan application may be required depending on size and disturbed area. Pergolas and attached decks do need permits. Anne Arundel County: Do I need a permit?
  • Soil, wells and septic. Soil varies by property, and heavier clay holds water. Septic tanks, drain fields and well lines limit where equipment, walls and drainage can go, so we plan around them. Check your lot with the USDA Web Soil Survey.

Material options for larger properties

On bigger sites, we can talk through natural stone and pavers for patios, stone or segmental block for walls, sod versus seed for large lawn areas, and native plantings and mulch for beds at scale. The mix depends on how you use the property and what the soil and slope allow.

What our clients say

“Had a wonderful experience. … has been great, kind, courteous and gone above and beyond to help us with our landscaping project. Could not be happier. Thank you!!”

— Tali M., Google review

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Frequently asked questions

Are you really based in Davidsonville?

Yes. Riverside Landscaping MD is based in Davidsonville, MD and serves Anne Arundel County.

Do you work on larger, acreage-style properties?

Yes. We handle lawns, grading, drainage and planting projects of all sizes. At your free on-site estimate we'll walk the full property and give you a clear written proposal.

Can you fix a washed-out driveway or culvert?

Culvert and drain installation is a project type we've done in Davidsonville, alongside grading and swales. Call 443-333-3136 to describe the problem and we'll visit to evaluate.

How fast can I get an estimate in Davidsonville?

We'll get back to you quickly to schedule your free estimate.

Do I need a permit for a patio in Davidsonville?

Residential patios do not need a building permit under the County's guide, but a Standard Grading Plan application may be required depending on size and the area disturbed. Pergolas and attached decks do need permits. Confirm for your property with the County permit guide.

Does the Critical Area apply to Davidsonville properties?

It can. Properties within 1,000 feet of tidal water or tidal wetlands, including areas along the South River and its tidal creeks, fall under Critical Area rules. See the County Critical Area page and we'll help you work out what applies to your lot.

Will my septic system or well affect my project?

Often, yes. Septic tanks, drain fields and well lines can limit where patios, walls, heavy equipment and drainage can go. We'll plan around them and flag what to confirm at the estimate.

Riverside Landscaping is licensed, bonded and insured in Maryland (MHIC #160581).

Call your neighbors at Riverside.

443-333-3136 or request a free on-site estimate.

Ready to start your project?

Free on-site estimates across Anne Arundel County.

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