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Slate stepping-stone path set in golden gravel with river rock borders, leading from porch steps toward the waterfront in Edgewater, MD

Landscaping, patios and drainage in Edgewater, MD

By the South River, its creeks and the Bay, we build patios, walls and lawns, and fix the water.

SERVING EDGEWATER, MD

Life on the South River side of the county.

Edgewater is a peninsula town: water on several sides, mature trees, bigger lots and plenty of properties that sit lower than you'd think. That's lovely and it's demanding on a landscape. Soil stays wetter, storms push water in directions you didn't plan for, and wind off the river wears at plantings and furniture alike. We serve Edgewater properties across the full range of what we do, from patios to drainage swales to new lawns and beds.

Many Edgewater homes are on well and septic rather than public water and sewer, so excavation and heavy equipment need care. Know where your drain field and utilities are before any trench or patio goes in. We plan around them.

If your lot touches the water

  • The shoreline buffer. Land close to tidal water and wetlands falls under the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area program, which can limit clearing, paving and structures near the water, so we check early.
  • Erosion. Bank erosion starts with runoff above the bank. Fixing drainage and grade up the slope protects the bank. — Drainage & Grading
  • Plant choices. Salt-tolerant, wind-tolerant, wet-feet-tolerant plants do best. — Landscape Design & Installation

What we build in Edgewater.

Projects for Edgewater homes

A recent Edgewater job: decorative fieldstone on both culvert ends

At this Edgewater home, both ends of the driveway culvert sat as exposed pipe. We finished the outlet with a dry-stacked fieldstone wall, mortared where needed, a river-rock dry creek bed, and new mulched beds; across the driveway, a large fieldstone apron along the asphalt edge with river rock and plantings. Before and after for both ends are below. Read the full project: Decorative Fieldstone Culvert Wall & Dry Creek Bed in Edgewater, MD. Learn more: Drainage & Grading

Outlet / pipe-wall side

Before: the end of a driveway culvert pipe exposed in a worn, eroded grass swale in Edgewater, MDAfter: dry-stacked fieldstone culvert wall and river-rock dry creek bed in new mulched beds at the same driveway in Edgewater, MD, by Riverside Landscaping

Apron side across the driveway

Before: exposed culvert pipe at the apron side of the driveway, Edgewater, MDAfter: large fieldstone apron along the asphalt edge with river rock and plantings at the other end of the driveway culvert in Edgewater, MD, by Riverside Landscaping
Dry-stacked fieldstone culvert wall around the pipe opening above river rock in Edgewater, MD, by Riverside LandscapingRiver-rock dry creek bed between fieldstone and new mulched beds in Edgewater, MD, by Riverside Landscaping

A recent Edgewater job: walkway restoration

This Edgewater walkway had been neglected for years, slowly disappearing under dirt and overgrowth. We restored the original layout by uncovering and resetting the existing stepping stones, installing fresh decorative gravel, defining the edges with river rock, and finishing the surrounding beds with new mulch. Before and after photos of the front walkway and the side-yard walkway are below. Learn more: Landscape Design & Installation

Before: overgrown side-yard walkway with a few stepping stones sunk in dirt and grass beside a blue-gray house with white lattice skirting in Edgewater, MD, before restoration by Riverside LandscapingAfter: the same side-yard walkway restored with reset stepping stones, decorative gravel, river rock edging and new mulch beds in Edgewater, MD, by Riverside Landscaping
Before: worn stepping stones in grass leading from the front porch steps toward the street in Edgewater, MD, before work by Riverside LandscapingAfter: front walkway of dark stepping stones set in decorative gravel with river rock edging, seen from the porch steps toward the street in Edgewater, MD, by Riverside Landscaping
Restored front walkway of stepping stones, gravel and river rock edging leading to the red front door of a blue-gray house in Edgewater, MD, by Riverside LandscapingFinished side-yard walkway of stepping stones in decorative gravel, edged with river rock and new mulch beside a blue-gray house in Edgewater, MD, by Riverside Landscaping

A recent Edgewater job: cleanup and new concrete walkway

This project started with a full site cleanup and prep before the space was brought back together with a new concrete walkway. Before: an overgrown side yard beside a white vinyl fence. After: the finished concrete walkway, with two more views below. Learn more: Concrete

Before: overgrown side yard with shrubs and a gas grill beside a white vinyl fence and gate in Edgewater, MD, before a new concrete walkway by Riverside LandscapingAfter: new concrete walkway along the white vinyl fence and gate where the overgrown side yard was in Edgewater, MD, by Riverside Landscaping
New concrete walkway running from the driveway to the white vinyl fence gate in Edgewater, MD, by Riverside LandscapingNew concrete walkway with control joints running along a white vinyl fence and gate in Edgewater, MD, by Riverside Landscaping

A recent Edgewater job: paver walkway extension and new edging stone

A small change can make a huge impact. This project included a paver driveway extension to create a dedicated walkway to the front entrance, along with new edging stone to give the landscape beds a clean, finished appearance. Before and after photos are below, with two more views of the new edging. Learn more: Hardscaping & Patios

Before: front lawn beside a concrete driveway at a brick-front house with an arched window in Edgewater, MD, before a paver walkway extension by Riverside LandscapingAfter: new paver walkway extending from the driveway toward the front entrance, beside a landscape bed edged in stone in Edgewater, MD, by Riverside Landscaping
Before: bare soil bed with a few plants beside a tan house and wooden fence in Edgewater, MD, before new edging stone by Riverside LandscapingAfter: the same landscape bed finished with new edging stone and dark mulch beside the tan house and wooden fence in Edgewater, MD, by Riverside Landscaping
New edging stone along a landscape bed at the front entrance of a brick and vinyl-sided house in Edgewater, MD, by Riverside LandscapingEdging stone along a mulched landscape bed with shrubs and flowering plants in Edgewater, MD, by Riverside Landscaping

A recent Edgewater job: paver walkway, patio and fence/trellis

This project was a custom paver walkway and patio upgrade that boosts curb appeal and creates a space to relax and entertain. We also fixed the fence/trellis and added rock gardens for a clean, polished finish. Before and after photos of the side-yard walkway and the fence/trellis are below, with two more views of the finished patio and walkway. Learn more: Hardscaping & Patios

Before: overgrown, snow-covered side-yard path leading to a gate beside a fence in Edgewater, MD, before a new paver walkway by Riverside LandscapingAfter: finished paver walkway between white rock gardens leading to the gate in Edgewater, MD, by Riverside Landscaping
Before: overgrown lattice fence/trellis with brush and snow at its base in Edgewater, MD, before repair by Riverside LandscapingAfter: fixed white lattice fence/trellis with rock along its base in Edgewater, MD, by Riverside Landscaping
Paver patio beside white deck steps and railing in Edgewater, MD, by Riverside LandscapingPaver walkway between white rock gardens leading toward a gate in Edgewater, MD, by Riverside Landscaping

Edgewater neighborhoods, soil and the South River.

Edgewater sits on the south side of the tidal South River, and its neighborhoods, including Londontowne, South River Colony, Southdown, Glebe Heights, Gingerville and Edgewater Beach, mix wooded lots with creek-side and waterfront properties. Edgewater, Maryland (Wikipedia) Rules and site conditions vary from lot to lot, so treat this as a general guide and let us help you confirm what applies to yours at your free on-site estimate.

  • Critical Area and lot coverage. Land within 1,000 feet of tidal water or tidal wetlands falls under Chesapeake Bay Critical Area rules. Lot coverage is limited, the 100-foot Buffer can expand for steep slopes and erodible soils, and the size of a patio, walk or driveway may be affected, so the footprint is worth settling before design. Anne Arundel County: Critical Area
  • Clearing and pruning near the water. In the Buffer, removing or pruning vegetation, including dead trees, generally needs an approved plan first, and removed plants may need to be replaced with native species. Anne Arundel County: Vegetation Management Plans
  • Wet soil and moving water. County soils range from sandy ground near the shore to heavy, slow-draining clay a little inland, and low lots near the river often have a shallow water table. Look up your own lot with the USDA Web Soil Survey. If drainage work means cutting or filling soil, the County's grading permit rules may apply.
  • Well and septic. Many Edgewater homes are not on public sewer, and heavy equipment or new paving over a drain field can damage it. We locate it before any trench, patio or driveway work, and the County's permit center also handles septic system permits. Anne Arundel County permits
  • Plants that belong here. The County's native plant list and the Waterfront Homeowners Guide are good starting points for beds, buffers and rain gardens near the water.

Materials that suit Edgewater yards

Wind off the river, moisture and freeze-thaw winters are hard on a landscape. Concrete pavers and natural stone such as flagstone hold up well when they are set over a properly prepared base, and stone block or natural stone walls suit the slopes and grade breaks that come with creek lots. Whether permeable paving or gravel makes sense on a lot with coverage limits is a question to confirm with the County. See our Hardscaping & Patios, Retaining Walls and Drainage & Grading services.

What our clients say

“… We had an old rock bed removed and new sod installed. They were quick and it looks great. Communication was very fast and he answered all of our questions. I did not get any other quotes but the price seemed reasonable for the job. Would highly recommend.”

— Kimberly S., Google review

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Frequently asked questions

Can you clear overgrown brush on a large Edgewater lot?

Yes. Site clearing and grading is one of our services. A recent Edgewater client had very thick brush cleared, hauled away and the area left clean and ready for use.

Why does my Edgewater yard stay wet?

Common causes are a high water table, compacted or clay-heavy soil, poor grade, and roof or neighbor runoff. We diagnose the source at your free on-site estimate and recommend regrading, a swale or a French drain.

Do you offer lawn and landscape maintenance in Edgewater?

Yes. We provide residential lawn care and mulching in Edgewater and offer recurring maintenance plans. Learn more: Maintenance Plans

Do I need approval to landscape near the South River or a creek in Edgewater?

Possibly. Properties within 1,000 feet of tidal water or tidal wetlands fall under Critical Area rules, and clearing, pruning or grading in the 100-foot Buffer generally needs an approved plan before work starts. We'll help you identify what to confirm with the County before anything is scheduled. See the County Critical Area page and Vegetation Management Plans.

Which Edgewater neighborhoods do you serve?

We serve Edgewater, including Londontowne, South River Colony, Southdown, Glebe Heights, Gingerville and Edgewater Beach, as well as nearby Davidsonville and Annapolis. Call 443-333-3136 or request a free on-site estimate.

Can you build a patio or driveway on an Edgewater lot with well and septic?

Often, with planning. Heavy equipment and new paving can damage a drain field, so we locate it and the utilities first and design around them. Septic setbacks and permits are handled by the County, so confirm with Anne Arundel County Inspections & Permits. See the County permit guide.

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

Edgewater, let's walk your property.

Call 443-333-3136 or request a free on-site estimate. We'll get back to you quickly to schedule your free estimate.

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