Surrounds Landscape Architecture
The Beauty of Nature Surrounds You
Driveway aesthetics are usually an after-thought (if they are thought of at all) in front yard landscaping. A “makeover” of your driveway surface using new materials could significantly enhance the “arrival experience” at your home. And if you are already considering a front yard landscaping project, this would be the ideal time to bring fresh …
Let’s face it. When your home comes into view–whether you are turning into the driveway with a carload of kids and groceries or you’ve just slowed down to a well-earned jog after a hard three-miler around the neighborhood–you want to feel something. Proud. Pleased. How about welcomed? Here is the problem: Your front yard is …
Seeing Beyond All Limitations Once these McLean Virginia homeowners had completed interior remodeling, their attention turned outdoors. They started to think of landscape design. Initially, they intended to focus their efforts on the rear yard because they wanted a patio for grilling and dining outdoors. The driveway and front approach to the home had serious issues, overwhelming …
Is the front yard just for show? Our landscape architects spend a lot of time developing front yard landscape designs and “arrival experiences” for our Northern Virginia clientele. But much of the attention we get from the press goes to our back yard landscapes where people can enjoy privacy and special time with family and …
Solving a banal problem beautifully This Alexandria, Virginia home had an awkward driveway configuration and needed a more inviting front yard landscape design. Landscape architect Chad Talton worked with the client to identify three points that would be addressed in the design plan: The long driveway had no turn around space. This minor everyday nuisance …
