Bethesda · Rockville · Montgomery County

Landscape Done Right

Transform your outdoor space into a stunning landscape that increases property value and brings your vision to life.

25+ Years Experience

Est. 1999 Family Owned

5.0 ★ Google Reviews

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About Us

Rooted in Craft,Driven by Care

Founded in 1999, Nature’s Friends Landscaping has proudly served many areas of Montgomery County for over two decades. Owner Cliff Bressler has been in the landscaping business since 1985, yet you can still find him active in every aspect of the work we do, and involved at every job site.

Communication and collaboration allow us to meet our client’s needs and tastes, while staying within budget. We are proud of the reputation our personal service, sharp attention to detail, and high quality workmanship has given us — we love to exceed expectations!

1999

Founded

40+

Years Experience

100%

Owner Involved

What We Do

Comprehensive Landscape Services

Design & Installation

From adding a simple flower bed to an entire yard overhaul, we design for climate, ease of maintenance, and your taste and budget.

Excavation

Professional and dependable regular care for your landscape and lawn on a weekly or bi-weekly schedule.

Grading

Spring, fall, or occasional clean-ups including cutting back perennials, weeding, edging, mulching, and debris removal.

Hardscaping

Patios, pavers, walkways, retaining walls, and outdoor living spaces built with quality materials.

Aeration & Seeding

Core aeration and overseeding to promote a healthier, stronger, and more resilient lawn. Recommended yearly.

Fencing

Wood fence installation, repair, and gate work. Privacy, picket, lattice, and post-and-rail styles available.

Drainage Solutions

Expert diagnosis and correction of drainage issues including erosion, standing water, and basement leaks.

Tree Services

Expert tree trimming, pruning, removal, stump grinding, and storm cleanup by experienced arborists.

Our Work

Recent Projects

Montgomery County, MD

Front Yard Garden Design

Colorful front yard garden featuring a stone retaining wall, ornamental grasses, blooming perennials, and a decorative garden sculpture as a focal point.

Design Hardscaping Planting

Montgomery County, MD

Shade Garden with Stone Pathway

Newly planted shade garden with a natural stone stepping path winding through fresh mulch beds, hostas, ferns, and ornamental shrubs.

Design Planting Hardscaping

Montgomery County, MD

Natural Stone Patio Walkway

Custom-cut natural flagstone patio and walkway installation alongside the home, featuring a water feature and carefully fitted stonework.

Hardscaping Patio

Montgomery County, MD

Side Yard Garden Retreat

Tranquil side yard garden with a Japanese maple, stone stepping path, wooden bench, river rock drainage bed, ferns, and hostas.

Design Planting Drainage

Montgomery County, MD

Custom Garden Enclosure

Custom-built cedar and wire garden enclosure for protecting plants and raised beds, installed next to an existing deck.

Fencing Custom Build

Montgomery County, MD

Retaining Wall & Driveway Border

Curved stacked stone retaining wall along a driveway with fresh mulch beds and new plantings to enhance curb appeal.

Hardscaping Retaining Wall

Montgomery County, MD

Hillside Stone Steps

Natural stone slab steps set into a hillside with a dry-stacked stone retaining wall and river rock border, leading to a patio seating area.

Hardscaping Grading Steps

Bethesda, MD

Complete Backyard Transformation

Full landscape redesign including new planting beds, native perennials, and a natural stone border to define garden zones.

Design Installation

Rockville, MD

Seasonal Property Clean-Up

Spring cleanup including perennial cutback, bed edging, fresh mulch, and debris removal across the entire property.

Clean-Up Mulching

Chevy Chase, MD

Front Yard Curb Appeal

Redesigned front entrance with layered shrubs, ornamental grasses, and seasonal color plantings for year-round interest.

Design Planting

Potomac, MD

Patio & Hardscape Design

Custom flagstone patio with integrated seating walls and a fire pit area, creating an outdoor living room.

Hardscaping Patio

Silver Spring, MD

Drainage & Grading Solution

Resolved chronic water pooling with a French drain system and regrading to redirect water away from the foundation.

Drainage Grading

Garrett Park, MD

Overgrown Yard Rescue

Cleared years of overgrowth, redefined bed borders, removed invasive species, and restored the yard to its full potential.

Clean-Up Restoration

Bethesda, MD

Privacy Fence Installation

Cedar privacy fence with custom lattice top detail, stained to complement the home's exterior palette.

Fencing Privacy

Kensington, MD

Lawn Renovation

Full aeration, overseeding, and fertilization program that transformed a patchy, thin lawn into a lush, green carpet.

Aeration Seeding

North Bethesda, MD

Walkway & Entry Design

New bluestone walkway with landscape lighting and flanking planting beds to create a welcoming front entrance.

Hardscaping Lighting

Rockville, MD

Tree Removal & Replanting

Removed three aging, storm-damaged trees and replaced with disease-resistant native species for long-term canopy.

Tree Services Planting

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Google Reviews

What Our Clients Say

5.0

Based on Google Reviews

He listened to my ideas, gave excellent recommendations, is easy to work with, and always promptly returned my calls and texts. The front and back yard of our townhome is exactly as I envisioned.

Jessica B.

Washington, D.C.

Cliff and Nature's Friends Landscaping provide superb service and I wholeheartedly recommend them. His estimate was half that of another highly recommended service. He and his team showed up on time.

C.N.

Bethesda, MD

Cliff and his crew did an amazing job on my large and tired-looking yard — clearing away leaves and debris, mulching, and artfully re-defining long-neglected overgrown borders and beds. What a transformation!

Lynne F.

Garrett Park, MD

He listened to my ideas, gave excellent recommendations, is easy to work with, and always promptly returned my calls and texts. The front and back yard of our townhome is exactly as I envisioned.

Jessica B.

Washington, D.C.

Cliff and Nature's Friends Landscaping provide superb service and I wholeheartedly recommend them. His estimate was half that of another highly recommended service. He and his team showed up on time.

C.N.

Bethesda, MD

Lynne F.

Garrett Park, MD

This was a bad summer for me and I was unable to maintain upkeep of my property. Once again Cliff and his crew bailed me out from under the weeds and overgrowth. The difference, the improvement is staggering!

Susie S.

Washington, D.C.

Whether you are looking for someone to transform your yard or maintain it beautifully throughout the seasons, Nature's Friends is the company to call. Professional, creative, and reliable.

Jennifer T.

Winston-Salem, NC

My yard looks so neat and clean now. Cliff and his team did a wonderful job with the cleanup, mulching, and edging. Very professional and reasonably priced. I will definitely be using them again.

E.F.

Silver Spring, MD

Susie S.

Washington, D.C.

Whether you are looking for someone to transform your yard or maintain it beautifully throughout the seasons, Nature's Friends is the company to call. Professional, creative, and reliable.

Jennifer T.

Winston-Salem, NC

My yard looks so neat and clean now. Cliff and his team did a wonderful job with the cleanup, mulching, and edging. Very professional and reasonably priced. I will definitely be using them again.

E.F.

Silver Spring, MD

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