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Garden & Landscape Services in South Burlington, VT
Your lawn is only part of the picture. Garden beds get overgrown, hedges lose their shape, leaves pile up in the fall, and mulch breaks down over time. Keeping up with it all takes more hours than most homeowners have.
Butler Yard Care provides garden and landscape maintenance for homeowners throughout South Burlington and the surrounding area. We handle spring cleanups, mulch installation, hedge and shrub trimming, fall leaf removal, and ongoing bed maintenance, all with the same reliability and attention we bring to every lawn we service. We respond to new inquiries within 24 hours and provide free quotes within a few days of seeing your property. If you're looking for a local crew that actually shows up and does the work right, give us a call.
Consistent weekly service you can count on
Locally owned with 25+ five-star reviews
Same detailed process every visit
You Need Someone Who Knows Landscaping, Not Just Mowing
Lawn mowing is straightforward. Garden and landscape work is different. Timing matters—trim a hedge at the wrong time and you cut off next year's blooms. Mulch depth matters—too much smothers roots, too little doesn't protect anything. Spring cleanup isn't just raking—it's knowing what to cut back and what to leave alone so plants come back healthy.
At Butler Yard Care, we approach garden and landscape maintenance with that kind of attention. We think about what each plant needs, how your beds will look in three months versus three days, and how to set your landscaping up for long-term success instead of quick fixes that don't last.
That perspective comes from years of hands-on work across dozens of properties in the South Burlington area. It's the difference between a yard that looks "cleaned up" and one that's actually well maintained.
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Landscaping,
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Consistent Results, Every Time
We follow the same careful process on every property—proper mulch depth, correct trimming timing, thorough cleanup. Your beds and hedges get the same attention whether it's April or October. You get landscaping that looks intentionally maintained, not randomly tidied up.
Clear Communication
You'll know what we're doing, when we're coming, and what it costs before we start. No vague quotes, no surprise charges, no wondering if we're going to show up. We schedule the work, confirm the details, and keep you in the loop.
Locally Owned & Community Focused
Butler Yard Care is built right here in South Burlington. We're not a franchise or a crew passing through—we're your neighbors. That means we're invested in doing quality work and building long-term relationships with every client we serve.
Gardening & Landscaping Services in South Burlington
From weekly lawn mowing to seasonal property cleanups, we provide full-service yard care designed to keep your outdoor space looking great year-round. Here's what you can expect from our garden and landscape services.
Spring Cleanup Services
01Winter does a number on Vermont landscapes. Dead leaves mat down in beds, branches fall, and debris piles up in corners. Spring cleanup clears all of that out so your property is ready for the growing season. We remove debris from your lawn, garden beds, and hard surfaces. We cut back dead perennial growth, handle early-season shrub trimming, and clean out beds so plants have room to come back strong. Spring cleanup often pairs well with mulch installation—clearing the beds first means the mulch goes down clean and your landscaping gets a fresh start heading into warmer months.
Fall Cleanup and Leaf Removal
02Leaves left on your lawn over winter cause problems. They smother grass, trap moisture, and create bare spots you'll be dealing with in the spring. Our fall cleanup service removes leaves from your yard, garden beds, and hardscapes before that happens. We clear leaves from all areas of the property, not just the lawn. Beds, walkways, patios, and fence lines all get attention. We also handle late-season trimming to prep plants for dormancy. Your yard goes into winter clean and protected, which means less work and fewer surprises when spring arrives.
Hedge & Shrub Trimming
03Overgrown hedges and shrubs make even a well-maintained property look neglected. Regular trimming keeps plants healthy, encourages dense growth, and maintains the shape your landscaping was designed to have. We trim hedges and shrubs throughout the growing season, timing cuts appropriately for each plant type. Some hedges need shaping every six to eight weeks during peak season. Others only need one or two trims a year. We'll recommend a schedule based on what you have and how formal you want things to look. Every trimming job includes full debris cleanup—we don't leave piles for you to deal with.
Garden Bed Maintenance
04Garden beds need regular attention to look their best. Edges get ragged, weeds move in, plants outgrow their space, and mulch breaks down over time. We handle the full picture—weeding, edge cleanup and reshaping, plant trimming, and fresh mulch installation when your beds need it. Mulch does more than look good. It suppresses weeds, holds moisture, and protects roots through Vermont's temperature swings. We install at the right depth (usually 2-3 inches), keep mulch pulled back from stems and trunks, and prep your beds properly before anything goes down. For beds that have gotten out of control, we also offer landscape bed reforming—re-cutting clean edges, removing overgrowth, and restoring definition to neglected areas.
Start Your Project Today with Us
Don't wait for weeks—we respond quickly, deliver quotes within 5 days of a site visit, and get your yard looking its best with reliable, professional care.
Our Three Step Process
Getting a new and fresh yard is easier than you think. Here's how we work.
Book a Consultation
Give us a call or fill out the form above. We'll schedule a time to come out and take a look at your property.
Get Your Free Quote
After we see your property, we'll send you a clear quote—no hidden fees, no pressure. You'll know exactly what's included and what it costs before we start.
We Do the Work
Once you give us the green light, we handle everything—planning, installation, and cleanup. Most residential projects can be completed in just a matter of hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Spring cleanup pricing depends on the size of your property, how much debris accumulated over winter, and whether your beds need additional work like trimming or mulch. Most residential spring cleanups in South Burlington run between $150 and $400. We'll give you a specific quote after seeing your property.
Mulch pricing depends on the square footage of your beds, the type of mulch you choose, and how much prep work your beds need. For most residential properties in South Burlington, full mulch installation—including delivery, bed edging, and professional installation—runs between $200 and $600. Larger landscapes, premium mulch options, or beds that need significant cleanup first will cost more. We measure your beds and provide a specific quote before any work begins.
We recommend 2-3 inches of mulch depth for most garden beds. One cubic yard of mulch covers approximately 100 square feet at 3 inches deep. When we quote your project, we'll measure your beds and calculate exactly how much you need—no guesswork required.
If you've got the time and a truck, you can certainly do it yourself. But professional installation means proper bed prep, correct depth, mulch kept away from plant stems and tree trunks, and no heavy lifting or multiple trips to the garden center. Most homeowners find the time savings alone make it worth the cost.
Late March through early May is ideal, depending on weather. You want the snow melted and ground thawed, but you don't want to wait so long that new growth gets tangled with winter debris. We start booking spring cleanups in early March—spots fill up fast, so don't wait too long to reach out.
We serve South Burlington and the surrounding Chittenden County area. If you're unsure whether we service your neighborhood, give us a call and we'll let you know.
Most Vermont homeowners schedule fall cleanup between late October and mid-November, after the majority of leaves have dropped but before the first heavy snow. We recommend getting on the schedule early—fall is our busiest season and availability fills up quickly.
It depends on the plant and how formal you want the look. Fast-growing hedges like privet may need trimming every 6-8 weeks during the growing season. Slower-growing shrubs might only need one or two trims per year. We'll recommend a schedule based on what you have.
Yes. Every cleanup, trimming, and mulch job includes full debris removal. We don't leave piles for you to deal with—when we're done, your property looks finished.