Lawrence Landscaping - Portsmouth's Professional Landscaping Services

We start by carefully assessing the root system to determine the best approach. For minor damage, we can grade the soil and re-sod the affected areas. For more significant issues, we may recommend strategic root pruning (performed to industry standards to protect tree health) followed by lawn repair. We also provide guidance on long-term solutions like using shade-tolerant grasses or creating attractive, functional mulch beds around tree bases to prevent future problems.

We offer both services. For overgrown shrubs common in older Portsmouth neighborhoods, our team will first evaluate their health and location. We can perform a rejuvenation trim to bring them back under control over time. If they are diseased, poorly placed, or you desire a new look, we provide complete shrub and root removal, ensuring the area is cleared and prepped for new plantings or landscape features as you wish.

For major shrub trimming or removal, late fall through early spring is ideal, as plants are dormant, reducing stress and allowing for clearer visibility of structure. Lawn repair for root damage is best tackled in early fall or spring when cooler temperatures and seasonal rainfall in our coastal VA climate promote strong grass establishment. However, we address urgent issues and provide consultations year-round.