Charlottesville · Since 1912
CentralVirginia'sGardeningTradition
Estate landscape design, resort-quality pools, stone terraces, and full-property master plans — crafted by four generations of Snow family expertise in Central Virginia.
Design-Build Excellence Since 1912
Four Generations ofCraftsmanship.
One Standard of Excellence.
What began in 1912 with Leroy and Maggie Snow has grown into a legacy of designing and building some of Central Virginia's most distinguished outdoor spaces.
Today, that same family-led approach guides every project—where thoughtful design, carefully sourced materials, and expert craftsmanship come together to create landscapes that feel timeless, intentional, and built to last.
From Farmington to Keswick, Glenmore to Ednam, Snowknows delivers full-property transformations through 3D visualization, architect collaboration, and seamless in-house construction.
Our Services
Design. Build.Maintain.
From courtyard gardens to full-property estate transformations, every project at Snow's is designed, built, and guaranteed by one family team. Residential and commercial landscaping across Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and Central Virginia.
Full-property master plans
Landscape Design
3D visualization, architect collaboration, and seasonal planting strategies for Farmington estates to Keswick properties.
Resort-quality environments
Pools & Outdoor Living
Custom pools, outdoor kitchens, fire lounges, and pergola dining designed around how you actually entertain.
Stone-by-stone craftsmanship
Hardscaping
Natural stone terraces, travertine patios, retaining walls, and motor courts built to outlast generations.
Virginia's largest selection
Plants & Native Gardens
Seven acres of specimen trees, native perennials, and curated shrubs hand-selected for Central Virginia.
Spring & fall cleanups
Seasonal Garden Care
Seasonal cleanups, pruning, mulch and bed-edging, shrub fertilization, and seasonal plantings — designed around the moments your property looks its best.
Properties that perform
Commercial
Design, installation, and grounds management for offices, HOAs, retail centers, and campuses.
The Snow Knows Process
From first sketchtolast stone set.
One family team. Four phases. Fully in-house from design through construction — the way landscapes have been built at Snow's since 1912.
Your Vision
We walk your property, listen to how you live, and identify the spaces that matter most.
Immersive 3D Design
Walk through photorealistic renderings of your finished landscape before a single stone is set.
In-House Construction
The same team that designed it builds it. No subcontractor handoffs, no miscommunication.
Built to Last
Hand-set stone, curated plantings, and details that age beautifully for generations.
Project Recap
Hillsidepatiotransformation.
A steep, unused Central Virginia hillside reimagined as a curved paver patio with retaining walls, timber terraces, hot tub, and fire pit lounge. Drag the handle to compare.
BeforeAfterWord From the Garden
“Snow's designed our entire backyard — pool, stone terrace, plantings, lighting — and still comes back each spring to walk the property. You cannot get that kind of partnership from a contractor you found online.”
— Homeowner, Farmington
Plan Your Project
Tell us about thetransformationyou envision.
Share your vision and our team will follow up within one business day to begin designing a space that fits your home, your lifestyle, and your land.
Backed by over a century of experience, we guide you from first idea to final installation.
- 1875 Avon Street Extended, Charlottesville, VA
- 434-295-2159
- tammy@snowknows.com
Four Generations
One family.
One standard.
Since 1912.
From Leroy and Maggie's first rows of nursery stock to the team tending the grounds today, every garden we plant carries the same signature of patience, craft, and Central Virginia roots.
114+
Years
5
Generations
$250M+
Installed
Our Promise
Planted withcare.
Grown with standards.
Every plant that leaves our nursery has been inspected by a Snow. Every landscape we install is walked the following spring. If something does not thrive the way we promised — we make it right. That has been the rule since 1912 and it has not changed yet.
- Virginia-Hardy SelectionsSpecimen-grade plants chosen for Central Virginia climate, not shipped from a distant warehouse.
- In-House Design & InstallOne family team from the first 3D rendering to the last stone set — no subcontractors.
- One-Year Plant GuaranteeWe stand behind what we plant for a full growing year.
- White-Glove Project ManagementA dedicated design liaison from consultation through final walk-through, keeping you informed at every phase.
Complimentary Guide
Get ourEstateLandscape Planning Guide.
A season-by-season property master-planning calendar, investment benchmarks, and maintenance schedules — built for Central Virginia estates from 112 years of Snow family expertise.