Groff Landscape Design

In October 2024, Arlington County informed us that we needed to replace our retaining wall. I contacted 15 different companies, but 10 of them declined the job due to the wall’s height exceeding 36 inches and the need for permits. Four companies provided basic quotes but omitted crucial details like replacing the fence, trees, and grass after the wall was replaced. Two of those quotes also required me to handle the Arlington permits myself. When I spoke to Rob Groff, he listened to our requirements and provided excellent suggestions regarding wall types, tree replacement, and other details. Additionally, they replaced our walkway and front door steps. Rob was transparent about the project’s start date of April 2025 and estimated costs. At that point, my wife and I didn’t consider any other contractors, which turned out to be the best decision we made. Throughout the project, Jamie and his team demonstrated exceptional work ethic, even during one of the rainiest springs in the DMV. Despite Arlington County’s attempts to complicate the process with over 20 inspections, they managed to complete the job successfully and it looks beautiful.

Am loyal to Groff Landscape Design. Have used their design team for over 11 years and most recently in September 2024. Their amazing creativity, knowledge, communication and follow up is extraordinary. Our back yard was just weeds before & now it is a great extension of our house including creating 2 defined parking spots …which in Old Town…is like gold!

We hired Groff in November 2020 to transform our very difficult backyard (flooding, slope issues, dark, etc) into an area that we wanted to spend time in and that was low maintenance. We spent months working with Groff tweaking the design and selecting materials. They were very responsive to questions we had and any problems that arose during construction. We are so happy with the result. They really made every inch useable and I no longer dread my own backyard.

Groff was active in every part of the project - I always knew where they were in the process from first call to last day of build. Their design process really works to get you what you want AND with your budget in mind. Their team is communicative, effective, efficient and always cleans up after themselves! I highly recommend Groff Landscape Design! We love our new patio!

Robert and the whole Groff team were amazing. We specifically looked for a landscape designer who would design a complete outdoor space that worked with our new home build. Robert had great ideas and suggestions and listened to what we were looking for (modern design, plants that were simple to maintain, and as little mulch as possible)! Robert worked with our budget and was flexible in taking out elements that we couldn't fit into it (fire pit). The team worked quickly and efficiently and handled our difficult contractor with patience and professionalism. We ran into an issue with lot coverage during the final inspections and Robert was quick to address the issue and paid for the corrective actions despite the fact that our builder was at least partially to blame. We had a few additional items that needed attention after we moved in (related to our dogs) and Robert worked with us to design additional stones to clean up the problem areas. We recently had our warranty walkthrough and a few plants that didn't survive the winter will be replaced. Everyone who sees our home comments on the landscaping and how well it fits with the overall architecture of the house. Great job all around and one of the only positive experiences from our home building adventure!