Landscape Design for Your New NoVa Patio: Dry-laid Stone verses Wet-laid Stone

Posted by & filed under Hardscape, Landscape Contractors, Landscape Design, Northern Virginia Landscaping, Patios, Stone, Walkways.

So you have decided that you would like a patio in your back yard. You think a lot about it, but realize you need a professional landscape contractor to help. There are choices to be made: location, size and materials. For homeowners in Ashburn, McLean and throughout Northern Virginia, stone selection is key. Patio Design… Read more »

Mushrooms Galore

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This has certainly been the season for mushrooms.  I think most of us think that mushrooms are not attractive in the landscape.  It’s certainly not our goal as designers to grow mushrooms for our clients, but there are some interesting as well as colorful mushrooms appearing this year.  Take a look at this mushroom called… Read more »

Color that Lasts

Posted by & filed under Landscape, Landscape Design, Perennials.

We all love color in our landscape.  Perennials provide this for us.  But not all perennials are created equal.  Many only bloom for a short period of time.  But, others bloom for months. Following is a sample of long blooming perennials. Many varieties of Coneflowers bloom from June through August such as Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’… Read more »

Water Gardens

Posted by & filed under Fieldstone, Landscape, Landscape Design, Stone, Water Feature.

One of our specialties at Main Street Landscape is the installation of water features. There is a multitude of choices when it comes to designing a water feature that creates a beautiful back drop for entertaining or an impressive focal point in the garden. The soothing sound that the water creates is an important factor… Read more »