Landscape Design Concept to Real Life Beautiful
I think one of the best parts about what we do is taking something from ugly to beautiful--from barren and unimaginative to delightful. Unlike some home projects where you can measure and paint and have a pretty good idea of the outcome, landscape design is always a little bit of a mystery. While the design is the beginning of how everything works together, only time will tell whether or not the harmony persists.
This project in Nokesville was done in the spring, following the installation of an in-ground pool. The construction process generally leaves everything around it in need of attention. We essentially started from square one.
The design above laid out the plants. We combined the client's preferences for color and utility to come up with the concepts.
The topsoil had been stripped, exposing red Virginia clay everywhere. We worked with the client to make the space welcoming and lush, adding a variety of textures and blooms for summer color. Sod was installed to stabilize the bare ground after a thorough raking of stones and debris.
All of the stone was acquired from the property itself to create natural and native retaining walls. Deer were a consideration so plants were chosen appropriately.
