Arlington Virginia Landscape Design & Construction
2023 Landscape Contractors Association Grand Award Recipient
The story of the project as told by the client.
A Family Retreat That Maximizes Outdoor Living Space in Arlington, VA
Custom home builder Kyle Mosteller of Bespoke Builder, LLC, wanted a landscape that would showcase the beauty of his newly constructed family home. And he wanted amenities that would make it a preferred destination for his family of eight and their friends.
The tight lot space called for some “inside the box” creative thinking to develop the perfect complement to his gorgeous home.
Big Ambitions for a Small Space
The Mosteller’s homesite posed three challenges:
- three intrusive concrete bio-infiltration units,
- the layout challenges that come with a corner lot, and
- local regulations requiring specific plantings.
Leading the landscape design team, Chad Talton PLA created a plan that melds privacy, space for all guests to enjoy, and those “specific” plantings required by the county because… that’s what we do!
Weathering Storm Management
Protecting the local watershed is a noble goal, but three massive concrete infiltration boxes created an eyesore in the backyard. We made them disappear using a strategic layout and a variety of plantings to blend them into the background.
They took a challenging part of the job and cleverly and artistically integrated it into the final designs
Free Play With an Emphasis on Safety
Six kids need room to run wild and have fun. So, the design needed a pool and a designated play area. Since the backyard is higher than the home, we laid out these areas so that there is a clear line of sight from the house to the pool and play area, which lets parents keep an eye out.
Dining al Fresco
Shade That Doesn’t Hide the Showpiece
County regulations called for shade trees. The design team selected trees that would beautifully frame the home without obstructing views.
The front yard complements and highlights the architecture. The planting plan incorporates the owner’s favorite roses and hollies, pruned to be the backup singers to the star of the view (the new home!).
Major Privacy/Minor Footprint
Privacy screening for their outdoor activities was a priority for the family, but they didn’t want a solid fence. We identified the ideal evergreen foliage that blocks the view with a visually pleasing green wall.
An Outdoor Living Environment That Rivals the Great Indoors
Careful attention to sightlines highlights the aesthetic characteristics of the finished yard while disguising the functional parts.
There is ample space to play, relax, and stroll in the backyard while presenting the home with an impeccable front yard.
Welcome to Luxury Living
Appealing transitions and elevation changes accented by lighting, landscaping, and illuminated risers in the steps, present an appealing street view of the home.
The design invites the viewer to take in the architecture, expertly framed by the landscaping.
What’s next?
Schedule a consultation and start our simple four-step process!
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DREAM IT
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DESIGN IT
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Enjoy the show as our skilled craftsmen transform your property. Relax while we manage every detail of construction.
BUILD IT
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Bask in confidence. Know that our meticulous garden care team will protect and nurture your newly installed landscape in the seasons ahead.