Business Details
Your Trusted Landscaping Experts in Brightwood, VA
At Lee Highway Nursery, we combine over 130 years of combined industry experience with a family-run ethos to deliver exceptional landscaping and lawn care solutions. Our team of specialists collaborates closely with clients to transform outdoor spaces through personalized design consultations, hardscape planning, and tailored maintenance programs. We prioritize long-term relationships, treating every customer like a neighbor while emphasizing quality materials and attention to detail.Our phased approach ensures projects align with both immediate needs and future aspirations, supported by expertise in turf management, plant health, and sustainable practices. With a commitment to community and craftsmanship, we aim to create lasting outdoor environments that reflect individual styles and enhance lifestyles.
Services
Hardscape Design
Landscape Design
Lawn Care Packages
Plant Installation
Landscape Maintenance
Highlights and features
- We offer over 130 years of combined experience in landscaping and horticulture.
- Our phased design approach balances immediate needs with long-term goals.
- Personalized consultations ensure tailored solutions for every client's unique style.
- Expertise spans turf management, plant health, and sustainable maintenance practices.
- Family-run service with a commitment to treating every customer like a neighbor.
What people say
Great people, great work!
Pleased with the results
Professional and reliable
Transformed our outdoor space
Knowledgeable team
Services
Hardscape Design
Our Hardscape Design service creates functional and aesthetic outdoor spaces using stone, pavers, and wood. We develop master plans that integrate patios, walkways, and retaining walls while maintaining long-term usability. Clients benefit from durable installations that enhance property value and withstand Virginia's climate.
Landscape Design
Custom Landscape Design consultations focus on plant selection, seasonal color, and sustainable layouts tailored to client preferences. We combine horticultural expertise with artistic vision to create low-maintenance or elaborate gardens. Our process includes site analysis and material recommendations for cohesive, thriving outdoor environments.
Lawn Care Packages
Lawn Care Packages include fertilization, weed control, and soil health treatments customized to lawn conditions. Options range from basic upkeep to premium programs with aeration and overseeding. Our specialists use proven methods to achieve dense, green turf resistant to pests and environmental stressors.
Plant Installation
Professional Plant Installation services ensure proper placement and spacing of shrubs, trees, and perennials. We select climate-appropriate species and use organic amendments for optimal growth. Clients receive guidance on watering schedules and seasonal care to maintain vibrant plant health.
Landscape Maintenance
Regular Landscape Maintenance includes pruning, mulching, weed control, and seasonal cleanups to preserve landscape integrity. Our crews perform detailed inspections to address pest issues and plant health concerns. This service ensures year-round beauty with minimal client effort.
People
Chad Lohr
Owner
Virginia Tech graduate with 33 years in horticulture. Joined Lee Highway Nursery in 2010, became owner in 2024. Specializes in turf management and sustainable landscaping practices.
Chad Smith
Operations Manager
Over 30 years of horticulture experience. Manages landscape installations, designs projects, and oversees material procurement. Expertise includes drainage solutions and outdoor lighting integration.
James Utz
Lawn Care & Plant Health Manager
20-year veteran in turf management. Focuses on organic lawn treatments and disease prevention. Operates from a family farm in Madison County with generational agricultural knowledge.
Mary Austin
Landscape Designer
Certified Horticulturist with 41 years in landscape design. Master Gardener since 1999. Specializes in native plant selection and low-maintenance garden solutions for residential and civic clients.
Lisa Jordan
Office Manager
Manages financial operations since 2012. Background in floral design and event planning. Coordinates crew logistics while balancing administrative responsibilities for seamless service delivery.
Questions
What landscaping services do you offer?
We provide hardscape design, landscape planning, lawn care packages, plant installation, and ongoing maintenance tailored to Virginia's climate and soil conditions.
Do you provide free consultations?
Yes, we offer complimentary initial consultations to discuss your project goals and develop customized landscaping solutions.
What lawn care packages are available?
Our packages include Basic (fertilization/weed control), Premium (added pest control/aeration), and Custom options with personalized maintenance schedules.
How do you handle seasonal changes?
Our maintenance plans include seasonal adjustments for planting, pruning, and winterization to ensure year-round landscape health and appearance.
Are your services available for commercial properties?
Yes, we serve both residential and commercial clients with scalable landscaping solutions and flexible maintenance agreements.
What areas do you service?
We primarily serve Brightwood, Madison County, and Culpeper areas with reliable, timely landscaping and lawn care services.
Reviews (5)
Bevie Ann
May 19, 2021
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On behalf of this group of long time friends of Rick Collette, we are beyond happy with your work on the family’s memorial tree at Mt. Defiance, his home and that his wife and daughter, Kathy and Katie. Thank you so much for the care and attention to detail. I’m sure they’re pleased as well.
Topher Maestro
May 18, 2021
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Truck traveling north bound on 29 at 74 miles per hour. Trailer weaving all over the place. Such reckless regard for others. I will not use or recommend this company at all. And I’m not the first on here to complain about their driving.
Debbie Haller Hauffe
Apr 17, 2021
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Purchased 3 cubic yds. of TOPSOIL last year. Warning!!! It was “crap!”... Full of clay.... very hard to work with. Come to find out another neighbor had the exact same complaint. Don’t waste your money and look elsewhere!
Sarah Ellis
Aug 05, 2017
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When traveling in a truck towing a trailer, both with your name on the side. Please stop for stop signs, don't pull out in front of motorcycles, then turn in less then 1/8 mile. That experience while on my motorcycle alone left a nasty reaction to never consider patroning this company. If someone drives this recklessly, can't trust they would provide a satisfactory service.
Patrick M. Corken
Jan 18, 2017
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Revolving door with employees.. poor management. Plagiarizing past employees pictures and work from resumes on there website
