Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Trusted Landscaping Partner in Northern Vermont
Shumway's Landscaping has been a trusted provider of comprehensive landscaping solutions in northern Vermont and New York since 1980. Our expertise spans custom landscape design, hardscape construction, excavation services, and water management systems tailored to residential and commercial properties. With over four decades of experience, we combine artistic vision with technical precision to create functional outdoor spaces that enhance property value and client satisfaction. Our team utilizes specialized equipment for delicate residential projects while maintaining the capability to manage large-scale commercial contracts.We prioritize customer service, employing durable materials like Adirondack stone, Vermont granite, and permeable pavers to ensure lasting results. Our commitment to quality extends to seasonal maintenance programs and a retail nursery offering landscaping supplies. By integrating natural elements with innovative design, we transform outdoor environments into personalized sanctuaries that reflect each client's unique vision.
Services
Excavation Services
Hardscapes
Landscape Design
Water Management
Nursery Services
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized landscaping experience in Vermont's climate
- Our team handles projects from small residential gardens to large commercial contracts
- We use premium materials like Vermont granite and permeable pavers for lasting results
- We provide complete service packages including design, installation, and maintenance
- Our family-owned business maintains local expertise in Lake Champlain region projects
What people say
Excellent professional attention
Exceptional work
Fantastic job
Artists in their field
Top notch customer service
Services
Excavation Services
Our excavation services specialize in both residential and commercial projects across northern Vermont. We utilize rubber-tracked equipment to minimize property damage while handling tight spaces and complex terrain. Capabilities include land clearance, stump removal, drainage solutions, and seawall installation for projects ranging from small gardens to large-scale developments.
Hardscapes
We create custom hardscape designs using premium materials like Adirondack stone, Vermont granite, and clay bricks. Our offerings include patios, walkways, retaining walls, and stair systems that enhance property aesthetics and functionality. Each project combines artistic design with structural integrity to create lasting outdoor living spaces tailored to client preferences.
Landscape Design
Our landscape design service focuses on creating cohesive outdoor environments that complement Vermont's natural beauty. We handle complete installations including planting beds, tree/shrub arrangements, and mulch applications. The nursery provides DIY materials while professional teams implement custom designs that balance visual appeal with practical usage requirements.
Water Management
We design and install comprehensive water management systems addressing both aesthetic and functional needs. Services include pond installation, fountain construction, drainage solutions, and erosion control measures. Our expertise covers decorative water features like koi ponds alongside practical stormwater management systems using permeable pavers and rain gardens.
Nursery Services
The retail nursery offers landscaping materials for DIY projects and professional installations. Available products include perennials, trees, shrubs, and hardscape materials like stone mulch and patio stones. Staff provides guidance on plant selection and material choices to ensure compatibility with Vermont's climate and soil conditions.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve northern Vermont and New York, including the Lake Champlain region and Champlain Islands.
What services do you offer?
Our services include excavation, hardscape construction, landscape design, water feature installation, and nursery supplies.
Are you a family-owned business?
Yes, Shumway's Landscaping is a family-operated business with multiple generations actively involved in operations.
What experience do you have?
We have over 40 years of experience in landscaping, with specialized expertise in Vermont's climate and terrain.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we manage projects of all sizes from small gardens to large commercial developments.
What makes your company different?
Our combination of artistic design, technical expertise, and commitment to local Vermont materials sets us apart in the industry.
Reviews (3)
Patricia Jewett
Apr 24, 2021
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Shumway is a great local family business. Excellent, professional attention was given to every detail of the restoration of our waterfront seawall on Lake Champlain, and the landscaping of our Beach and surrounding property.
Patricia J.
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Kim Ladue
Oct 07, 2017
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Cute little hawks glad Mrs shumway had a number that I called so we could get help for these little ones. They are doing awesome and will be put back in the wild.ty to the shumways Kathy and frank.
Lori Bannister
Sep 01, 2015
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Our experience with Frank and the two boys have been nothing but professional and they do exceptional work. We are very happy with the outstanding work they continue to do for us. We would never go anywhere else. This is our second year with the shumways and we our proud to say we get compliments all the time on the work that they have done for us. I highly recommend there work and getting to know them has been a blessing as well. True professionals... Lori & Kevin Bannister
