Landscaping in Tumwater, WA
Tumwater is a short drive from our Olympia shop, and we know its streets, the prairie ground and the water that comes up from below. Here's what we see and what we do about it.
Neighborhoods we serve
Tumwater Hill · Mottman & Black Lake · Trosper & West Tumwater · New Market · SE Capitol Blvd · Littlerock Road · Bush Prairie & Munn Lake · Southwest Tumwater · Airport & Old Hwy 99
What yards here deal with
- Water from below. Southwest Tumwater and the Littlerock Road area have high groundwater. Newer plans there require mitigation where groundwater sits within 6 feet of the surface.
- The 1999 lesson. In February 1999, groundwater flooded the Salmon Creek basin just south of town. Flat ground over hardpan left standing water across up to 113 acres, and over 200 properties were affected.
- Prairie sand. The USDA's sample site for Nisqually loamy fine sand is just south of Olympia. It's sandy prairie soil that drains fast and dries out quickly in summer.
- Bluffs and hills. The Deschutes River bluffs, Tumwater Hill, Bush Mountain and the slopes west of Black Lake Boulevard are mapped as steep-slope or landslide areas.
Services in Tumwater
- Drainage & grading — the big one in Southwest Tumwater.
- Storm & leaf cleanup — branches, debris and leaves, hauled to the right place.
- Tree care — ground-level pruning and care, often paired with a fall cleanup.
- Winter de-icing & light snow plowing — for steep drives on Tumwater Hill and Bush Mountain.
- Fences — built to Tumwater's front-yard limits.
- Landscape maintenance & 12-month contracts — homes across Tumwater, all year.
- Irrigation — prairie soil needs steady summer water.
- Paver patios — with a base planned for wet ground.
- Retaining walls — for Tumwater Hill and river-bluff grades.
- Landscape design & install — front-to-back yard installs, designed with you.
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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 · Lacey · See our full service area.
Tumwater FAQ
Where are you based?
In Olympia. Our shop is at 9607 Old Hwy 99 SE, Olympia, and Tumwater is one of the closest places we work.
My backyard floods in winter but there's no creek nearby. Why?
In parts of Tumwater, the water is coming up, not down. High groundwater over hardpan can pond even on flat lots. We look at grading and drainage together.
How tall can a front-yard fence be in Tumwater?
Tumwater limits front-yard fences to 42 inches, and 36 inches near a corner-lot intersection. Fences over 7 feet need a building permit.
Can I blow leaves into the street?
No. Tumwater prohibits raking or blowing leaves into streets, since they clog storm drains. We bag and haul them off.
Does Tumwater Hill ice up?
Steep drives are the first to get slick when frost hits. We offer de-icing and light snow plowing to keep them usable.
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.