Connected Destination Spaces

FEATURED PROJECT Connected Destination Spaces Location: City of Alexandria Client’s Objectives for Landscape: Create a more usable space for their existing deck and the space underneath. Drag the circle with arrows to reveal this landscape transformation. Drag the circle with arrows to reveal this landscape transformation. Drag the circle with arrows to reveal this landscape…

5 Must-Have Winter Plants to Keep Your Landscape Vibrant and Inviting

You don’t need to settle for a monochromatic winter landscape. Indeed, adding plants that provide winter color and invite birds to your landscape will create lovely focal points you can view from the comfort of your home. The five must-have winter plants for your Northern Virginia landscape include: Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) American holly (Ilex…

Reimagined Backyard

FEATURED PROJECT Reimagined Backyard Location: Arlington, VA Client’s Objectives for Landscape: To work with a reputable landscape design company with extensive experience to reimagine their existing landscape with a design for an outdoor living space compliant with all the existing zoning and permitting regulations. The client wanted a patio space, exterior lighting, and proper drainage…

Designing Destination Patios: Your Guide to Outdoor Lighting, Outdoor Fireplaces, and Outdoor Kitchens

Did you know that a well-designed destination patio can revolutionize your outdoor space? If you add outdoor lighting, an outdoor fireplace, and an outdoor kitchen, you can entertain long into the fall season in your backyard. Patio and Proper Drainage The first order of business is to correct any drainage problems where you want to…

Elevate Your Landscape with the Top 3 Uses of Retaining Walls

People often see retaining walls just for holding back soil on a slope.

But, with some imagination, you can use them for more. A retaining wall can create space for patios or seat walls with a fire pit. Plus, you can plant flowers, trees, and shrubs on the tiered sections.

In this blog post, you’ll learn more about transforming your retaining wall from boring to a wall that pops with color and serves as an outdoor destination space for family and friends.

Hillside Erosion Solutions

FEATURED PROJECT Hillside Erosion Solutions Location: Alexandria, VA Client’s Objectives for Landscape: The client wanted solutions that would address the failing timber wall. The erosion on the slope was causing mulch and soil washout. They needed easy and safe access to the upper yard space and a redesign of planted areas of the landscape as…