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Our Mission
Our passion is to create and install beautiful, sustainable gardens using plants native to the Mid-Atlantic region. Our gardens are aesthetically pleasing, well-designed native plant ecosystems that are as much of a delight to their human owners as to the creatures who live, dine and work in them.
We are a full-service, experienced landscape design group dedicated to native plants. Since 2013 we have designed hundreds of beautiful, tailored, sustainable gardens in Northern Virginia, D.C. & Maryland. Our gardens are biodiverse, and thoughtfully designed, to meet both our client’s needs and style and the conditions of their site. Although plants are our passion, we also plan and install all elements of a successful garden environment, including trails, walkways, patios and stairs.
Our philosophy is that everything in our gardens needs to work hard, providing both beauty and ecological function.
Seasonal Tips & News
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Native Plant of the Month: Downy Serviceberry
The Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) is a native shrub found all across NoVA. It is one of the first plants to bloom in spring, with dainty white flowers that bees love. By early summer, it produces sweet, blueberry-like berries—delectable, and great for jams, pies, or snacking (if the birds don’t beat you to them!). Plus, its fiery red fall leaves make it a seasonal showstopper.
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Horticultural Tip of the Month: Watering
June often brings intense heat to NoVA, so it's important to water your gardens deeply and regularly to help plants handle the stress. Most gardens need about 1–2 inches of water per week, and early morning watering is best to reduce evaporation and prevent disease.
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Invasive Plant of the Month: Multiflora Rose
Multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora) is an invasive shrub common in NoVA, often found climbing over fields, forests, and roadsides. It was originally introduced to control erosion and as living fences—but it quickly got out of hand! It spreads aggressively, forming dense thickets that crowd out native plants. Its small white flowers may look pretty in spring, but this rose is a tough crowd that’s best removed when spotted.