Most people like to see a healthy-looking, lush green lawn when they view their home from the street. The question is: How realistic is it to expect a lawn to maintain that ideal look as seasonal temperatures and moisture levels fluctuate from spring to mid-summer to early autumn? Certainly, you can force it to conform […]
Why High-end Lawn Care Services Are Worth the Investment
Lawn Care Services in Northern Virginia Green industry best practices have evolved over the past fifteen years in Northern Virginia. And, although basic lawn care techniques are much the same, the materials and equipment we use in landscape maintenance have changed. They are more effective and more environmentally friendly now. If you own a large […]
Landscape Management and the Art of Pruning
All of our garden managers and landscape management staff at Surrounds share a commitment to our signature methods of holistic landscape care and to honoring the landscape design. They understand that they are responsible for fulfilling the landscape architect’s vision. There are many facets to landscape management that require horticultural knowledge and a specialized skill set […]
Koi Pond Maintenance Tips for Northern Virginia Koi Pond Owners
Taking Care of the Koi Pond Koi fish need regular care to ensure their good health and longevity. Maintaining clean, clear pond water is the single most important part of your koi pond maintenance program. For a small koi pond with a small fish population, a homeowner could opt to do maintenance themselves. For ponds […]
Landscape Maintenance & Garden Management in Leesburg Virginia
Attentive Landscape Maintenance Completes the Design Landscape design & planning is an essential step in the creation of an outdoor living environment, but it is just a first step. As plantings mature in the years following installation, attentive landscape maintenance and garden management are responsible for fulfilling the designer’s vision. It takes about three years for the […]
