Landscaping & Hardscaping in Canal Winchester, OH

Canal Winchester, Ohio

Working in Canal Winchester

Peabody Landscape Group does landscaping, hardscaping and grounds maintenance in Canal Winchester, Ohio, from our yard on Dublin Road in Columbus. We have been in business since 1982. Since 2021 our crews have put more than 14,000 hours into Canal Winchester properties, mostly commercial grounds maintenance and snow removal. We also design and build patios, plantings and drainage for homes, with our own team.

Before You Build in Canal Winchester

The city's Applications and Permits page lists permit forms for fences, patios and grading, plus a Tree and Woodland form.
Blanket permits for residential and commercial building projects cover everything except plumbing.
The city runs a curbside leaf collection each fall; the 2026 round ran from October 5 through December 11.

Checked against city sources in October 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the city before you build.

crew hours on Canal Winchester properties since 2021: 14,000+; crew hours on Canal Winchester properties since 2021
the year Peabody Landscape Group started: 1982; the year Peabody Landscape Group started

Services

What We Do in Canal Winchester

Commercial Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance

Commercial landscaping is the biggest part of what we do in Canal Winchester. Our crews have kept business and common-area grounds here on a regular schedule.

Each property gets a written scope, so you know what is mowed, trimmed, mulched and cleaned up, and when. Business parks, retail and office sites, churches and neighborhood common areas each have different needs, from entrance beds that have to look right every week to retention-pond edges and open lawn that only need steady mowing.

If you are comparing proposals, our guide on comparing commercial landscape bids shows what to line up side by side.

Recurring grounds maintenance with a written scope
Lawn mowing and edging
Seasonal color and mulch
Shrub and tree trimming and pruning
Spring and fall cleanups
HOA and common-area grounds care

Commercial maintenance

Snow Removal and Salting

Snow work is a steady share of our Canal Winchester jobs. We plow parking lots and drives, salt them, and clear the walks.

A commercial lot needs plowing, but it also needs somewhere to put the snow, and a plan for entries, ramps and walks. We settle those points when the contract is written. People ask what snow removal costs, and the answer depends on the contract type; our guide to per-push, per-event and seasonal terms explains each one.

Parking lot snow removal
Plowing and salting
Walk and entry clearing
Ice treatment

Commercial snow and ice

Lawn Care, Mulch and Sprinklers

For homes, we offer a lawn mowing service with fertilization, bed weeding and fresh mulch. We have cared for Canal Winchester homes and have worked on sprinkler systems here too.

Sprinkler systems can be installed new or serviced when a zone stops working. Mulch is applied after beds are edged and weeded, at a depth that keeps weeds down without piling against trunks; see our guide to mulch depth and edging.

Weekly mowing and edging
Lawn care and fertilization
Bed weeding and mulch
Shrub and tree trimming
Sprinkler installation and service
Irrigation repair and service

Residential maintenance

Landscaping, Planting and Design

We have built residential and commercial landscapes in Canal Winchester. Our own team draws the plan and builds it, from new beds and trees to a full yard renovation.

Newer neighborhoods often have young trees, sparse beds and bare back yards, and older homes in the village have mature plantings that need editing. The plan starts from what is on the lot. We prune and shape what is worth keeping and add trees and shrubs that suit the soil and light. The landscaping cost guide gives the usual ranges.

Site visit and design plan
New trees and shrubs
Tree and shrub pruning and shaping
Backyard renovation
Mulch and edging

Landscape design and build

More Work in Canal Winchester

Hardscaping, Patios and Retaining Walls

Hardscaping covers paver patios, walks, steps and seat walls, and retaining walls where a yard needs level ground. See what patios cost here.

A patio is only as good as the base under it, and a wall is only as good as its drainage. We excavate, compact the stone and set grades so water leaves the patio instead of sitting on it. Our pages on paver patios and retaining walls explain the build.

Paver and natural stone patios
Walkways and steps
Retaining walls
Seat walls
Fire pits and fireplaces
Paver driveways

Paver patios

Landscape Lighting and Drainage

We install low-voltage lighting for paths, steps, patios and trees. When water collects in a yard or lot, we regrade and route it away.

A drainage fix starts with finding where the water comes from: a downspout, a low corner, or a neighbor's slope. Then we choose between regrading, a surface swale, buried pipe or a dry well. Lighting can be planned in the same visit so wire and pipe do not cross each other. See what landscape lighting costs.

Path and step lighting
Patio and seat-wall lighting
Tree uplighting
Regrading
Downspout and surface drainage
Dry wells and drain lines

Outdoor lighting

Canal Winchester Permits

The city of Canal Winchester posts permit forms for fences, patios and grading, and a Tree and Woodland form, on its Applications and Permits page. Its Development Department answers questions about which one a project needs.

If a patio, wall or fence is part of your plan, we raise the permit question at the first visit.

Commercial First, Homes Too

Our records show that most of our Canal Winchester work is commercial maintenance, with a steady run of snow jobs. Homes make up a smaller share: lawn care, some installation and a sprinkler job.

That mix means we are used to property managers' schedules and written scopes, and to homeowners who want the same reliability. Neighboring Pickerington has a similar mix.

In Canal Winchester our work includes Abbie Trails, Cherry Landings, the Villages of Westchester, Beckley Addition and Carriage Place.

Trees, Pruning and Mulch

Many searches here are for tree trimming and mulch. We prune and shape shrubs and trees as part of maintenance or as a one-time visit, and we mulch beds after cleanup. We do trimming and pruning only; removals and large-tree work go to a licensed tree company.

Before any digging near a tree, we check where the roots and the property line are.

How a Project Starts

Use the contact form or call, and the account lead for your property type reaches out. We set a visit around your schedule and walk the whole site, whether it is a business lot or a home.

Access, grade and drainage come up at that visit. You see a plan and a written proposal before work begins.

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Common Questions About Work in Canal Winchester

Do you work in Canal Winchester?

Yes. Since 2021 our crews have put more than 14,000 hours into Canal Winchester properties, mostly commercial grounds maintenance and snow removal.

Do you do commercial landscaping in Canal Winchester?

Yes. That is most of our work here: recurring grounds maintenance with a written scope, seasonal color, mulch and cleanups.

Do you plow and salt in Canal Winchester?

Yes. We do snow removal for commercial lots and drives, including salting and walk clearing.

Do you offer a lawn mowing service in Canal Winchester?

Yes. Homes can have weekly mowing and edging, fertilization, bed weeding and spring and fall cleanups.

Can you mulch and trim my beds and trees?

Yes. We mulch beds and trim and prune shrubs and trees as part of maintenance or as a one-time job. We trim and prune; we do not remove trees.

Do you do tree removal in Canal Winchester?

No. We trim and prune shrubs and trees. For removal or work high in a large tree, hire a licensed tree service.

Who builds patios and retaining walls in Canal Winchester?

Peabody Landscape Group designs and builds paver patios, walks, steps and retaining walls with its own crews.

Can you fix a wet yard or a ponding lot?

Yes. We regrade, redirect downspouts and surface water, and add dry wells and drain lines where needed.

Do you install or repair sprinklers?

Yes. We install new sprinkler systems and service existing ones.

Do I need a permit for a fence or patio in Canal Winchester?

The city lists permit forms for fences and patios on its Applications and Permits page. Check with the city's Development Department before you build.

Landscaping in Canal Winchester