Landscaping in Shelton, WA
Shelton gets more rain than almost anywhere else we work. Pair that with hard, packed glacial soil and you get yards that stay wet. We help Shelton and Mason County homeowners get ahead of the water and keep the yard in shape.
Neighborhoods we serve
Downtown / Railroad Avenue · Hillcrest · Lake Limerick · Timberlakes · Arcadia · Agate · Oakland Bay · Hammersley Inlet · Harstine Island · Hartstene Pointe
What yards here deal with
- Serious rain. Shelton averages roughly 65–68 inches a year, about a foot and a half more than Olympia.
- Cemented subsoil. The Shelton soil series, named for this area, forms in glacial till with a very compact, weakly cemented layer 20 to 40 inches down. Water moves fast above it and barely at all through it. Puddles and soggy beds are the result.
- Water and slopes. Homes on Oakland Bay, Hammersley Inlet and Harstine Island deal with shoreline slopes and runoff heading for the water.
- Community rules. Lake Limerick (1,100+ residences) runs as an HOA, and Hartstene Pointe is gated. Plan projects around their guidelines.
Services in Shelton
- Drainage & grading — the number one fix for Shelton's wet, tight soil.
- Retaining walls — for sloped lots above the bay and inlet.
- Landscape maintenance & 12-month contracts — lake communities and in-town homes.
- Storm & leaf cleanup — limbs and storm debris cleared after a Mason County blow.
- Tree care & winter service — tree care from the ground, plus de-icing and light snow plowing for Mason County drives.
- Paver patios & walkways — built on a base that can drain.
- Fences — planned around HOA rules where they apply.
- Landscape design & install — plantings that can handle wet winters.
Why Lawn Boys
- Your neighbors in Olympia since 2014
- Best of South Sound 2026 Winner (The Olympian)
- Based in Olympia, at 9607 Old Hwy 99 SE
- One local company for landscape maintenance, landscape construction and general contracting
- Residential and commercial properties
- Free estimates and free on-site assessments
- Serving every city in Thurston, Pierce, King, Lewis and Mason counties
- Office hours Mon–Sat, 7 AM–8 PM: (360) 701-1399
Nearby Cities We Serve
We also work in nearby cities: Olympia · Tumwater · See our full service area.
Shelton FAQ
Do you serve Shelton and the rest of Mason County?
Yes. We serve all of Mason County, from Shelton to Belfair.
Why won't my Shelton yard dry out?
A lot of Shelton sits on glacial till with a dense layer a couple of feet down. Rain soaks in, hits it and stops. Grading and drainage give that water somewhere to go.
Can you work in Lake Limerick or Hartstene Pointe?
Yes. We'll plan around your community's rules and access before work starts.
What should I plant in a yard this wet?
Plants that can sit in a soggy winter and still handle a dry August. We'll suggest options and plan the drainage around them.
Do you work in Shelton in winter?
Yes. Along with wet-season drainage work, we de-ice walkways and do light snow plowing when a cold snap reaches Mason County.
Contact
or call (360) 701-1399
Lawn Boys Landscape · 9607 Old Hwy 99 SE, Olympia, WA 98501 · (360) 701-1399 · office@lawnboyscompanies.com
Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Closed Sunday
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Your neighbors in Olympia since 2014.