Articles
Landscape Design
- Container Gardens Enhance Even the Smallest of Outdoor Spaces
- Rock Gardens Add Low-Maintenance Beauty to Your Northern Virginia Landscape
- How to Augment Your Centreville, Potomac, or Woodbridge Landscape with Stone Walls
- Create Usable Space with a Multi-Level Landscape
- Ten Mistakes to Avoid in Designing Your Landscape
- Extending Spring Cleanup to Your Northern Virginia Property
- Importance of Erosion Landscaping and Drainage In Residential Northern Virginia
- Retaining Walls Both an Aesthetic and Functional Landscape Feature
- Different Elements in Your Landscape Add Interest
Maintenance
Ponds and Water Features
- What is a Formal Water Feature and How Can One Complement Your Landscape?
- Types of Water Plants for Your Northern Virginia Pond
- Adding a Pond or Water Feature To Your Northern Virginia Property
- Bring Life To Your Northern Virginia Pond or Water Feature
- Issues Surrounding Your Northern Virginia Pond or Water Feature
Lighting, Ornaments and Materials
- Choosing the Right Material for Your Outdoor Planters
- Shedding Some Light on Outdoor Lighting
- Incorporating Garden Ornaments in Your Landscape
- The Benefits of Using River Rock in Your Northern Virginia Landscape
Livestock and Wildlife
All About Plants
- Topiary for Beginners
- Adding Color to Your Landscape
- Choosing the Right Plants for Pool-Side Landscaping
- Starting Your First Northern Virginia Vegetable Garden
- The Benefits of “Greenscaping” Your Northern Virginia or Maryland Yard
- What Are Native Plants and Why Are They Important?
Tips
Decks and Patios
Associations & Directories
DC · MD · VA Chapter Association of Professional Landscape Designers
www.dcmdva-apld.org/
Garden Scout
www.gardenscout.com
Better Business Bureau – Washington, DC Chapter
www.dc.bbb.org/
South Fairfax Chamber of Commerce
www.southfairfaxchamber.org/
Suppliers and Partners
McLean Electric
McLean, VA
www.mcleanelectricco.com/
Halco Fence
Bristow, VA
www.halcofence.com
Fisher Group
Design Build Construction
Annandale, VA
www.designbuildrenovate.com
Absolute Kitchens
Kitchen Remodeling
Tyson’s Corner, VA
www.absolute-kitchens.com/
Commonwealth Home Remodelers
Vienna, VA
www.commonwealthhome.com
Wilcoxin Pool Construction
Rockville, MD
www.wilcoxonconst.com/
Nicolock Patio Pavers
www.nicolock.com/
The Care of Trees
Alexandria, VA
www.thecareoftrees.com/
Outdoor Lighting Solutions
Herndon, VA
www.outdoorlightingsolutions.com
Adding a Pond or Water Feature To Your Northern Virginia Property
With spring finally here and summer quickly approaching, why not add a new element to your Northern Virginia property. The sound of tricking water originating from a pond or fountain is the perfect way to compliment the Northern Virginia landscape. Lost Creek Landscapes specializes in all types of ponds, fountain, and water features.
A pond or fountain will serve as a focal point for your property. Depending upon your taste and style, ponds can be customized to match. At Lost Creek Landscapes, we work hand-in-hand with the homeowner to create the ideal pond or water feature. When deciding on the type of pond or water feature it is important to explore your options. Some ponds come pre-molded. The area where the pond or water feature will be installed is dug out to match the shape of the mold. Once the mold has been installed, the excess dirt is packed around the mold to secure its place. Homeowners who desire to have a bit more creativity and originality can customize the shape of the pond or water feature.
A pond or water feature can be enhanced with the installation of rock or a specific type of stone. Beneath the earth's surface, many Northern Virginia residents can find rock to use in their pond or water feature. For a more uniform and customizable option, homeowners may choose manufactured stone to finish off their pond design. Local stone mined from Virginia quarries is a desirable option and local favorite for many homeowners.
Whatever avenue you choose, rest assured that Lost Creek Landscape will deliver and create the property you desire. Lost Creek Landscape offers complete professional landscaping design services throughout Northern Virginia.