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10/22/2026

𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: 𝐀 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭

A fire feature brings warmth, atmosphere, and a natural gathering place to an outdoor landscape. Whether it’s a built-in fireplace, a linear fire table, or a poolside fire bowl, the right design can make an outdoor space feel inviting well into the evening.

Stonework, seating, lighting, and surrounding plantings help each feature feel connected to the landscape and the home.

Ready to create an outdoor space made for gathering? Contact Surrounds Landscape Architecture to begin planning.

#𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 #𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 #𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 #𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 #𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 #𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠

10/21/2026

Before Pool Construction Begins - Answer These Four Logistical Questions

Swimming pool construction is a complicated process. And during the design phase you have to plan everything: the pool location, the aesthetic style, function in the landscape, and all of its surrounding features and landscaping.

Our latest blog article, "Before Pool Construction Begins - Answer These Four Logistical Questions", walks you through the four questions you must consider before you start.

Before pool construction begins, you must discuss this with your landscape architect: pool location, style, equipment, and pool landscaping.

10/20/2026

𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫: 𝐀 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝

Thoughtful landscape design can turn a backyard into an inviting extension of the home.

This transformation brings the pool and surrounding spaces together with graceful paving, layered plantings, and carefully placed lighting. The finished landscape feels welcoming by day and creates a warm, relaxing atmosphere after sunset.

Ready to reimagine your outdoor space? Contact Surrounds Landscape Architecture to begin creating a landscape designed around your home and the way you live.

#𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 #𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 #𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 #𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 #𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 #𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 #𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠

10/15/2026

𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤

The right lighting brings an outdoor space to life after sunset. In this poolside landscape, warm light highlights the stonework and plantings, while illuminated water features and fire elements create a striking focal point.

Thoughtfully placed lighting adds atmosphere and helps the landscape feel welcoming well into the evening.

Ready to enjoy your outdoor space after dark? Contact Surrounds Landscape Architecture to start planning.

#𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 #𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 #𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 #𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠

10/14/2026

Northern Virginia Fall Yard Maintenance Tips

Here are ten simple steps to ensure your lawn and garden plants are well prepared to come back strong in the spring–and beat the weeds in the race for sunlight.

Read our latest blog article "Northern Virginia Fall Yard Maintenance Tips", to understand why fall -not spring- is the most important time of year for yard maintenance, lawn restoration, planting, transplanting, and garden enhancements.

In Northern Virginia, fall -not spring- is the most important time of year for yard maintenance, planting, transplanting, and enhancements.

10/13/2026

Healthy landscapes require thoughtful care at every level—from the garden bed to the tree canopy.
Strategic pruning helps maintain a tree’s natural shape, manage overgrowth, remove problem branches, and protect the surrounding landscape. Our experienced team evaluates each tree carefully and performs the detailed work needed to keep the entire property looking refined, balanced, and well maintained.
Because exceptional landscapes are not only designed—they are carefully tended over time.

10/08/2026

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐞. 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠.
The right structure can transform an open landscape into a comfortable outdoor destination.
From airy pergolas that filter the sunlight to covered pavilions and pool houses that provide complete shelter, each space is designed to offer comfort while complementing the architecture of the home. Integrated seating, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, and thoughtful lighting make these structures ideal for relaxing and entertaining throughout the seasons.
The result is more than protection from the elements—it is a beautifully designed outdoor room that invites you to stay awhile.
Ready to add shade, shelter, and year-round function to your landscape? Contact Surrounds Landscape Architecture to explore the possibilities for your property.

10/07/2026

If you are thinking about adding a swimming pool to your yard, you need to know: Is there enough space? Is a permit required? Are there site challenges to be overcome? A landscape architect can answer these important questions.

Before beginning a backyard swimming pool design, ask: is there enough space? Is a permit required? Are there site challenges to consider? A landscape architect can answer these questions

10/06/2026

𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫: 𝐀 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝
Thoughtful landscape design can completely change how a home looks, feels, and connects with its surroundings.
This transformation brings new structure, balance, and visual interest to the property while creating a more welcoming outdoor environment. Carefully selected plantings soften the architecture, define the space, and provide layers of seasonal color and texture.
The result is a landscape that feels established, intentional, and beautifully connected to the home.
Ready to reimagine your property? Contact Surrounds Landscape Architecture to begin creating an outdoor environment designed around your home and the way you live.

10/01/2026

The best backyard swimming pools are set in holistic landscape compositions where shade structures, hardscape, and plantings work together harmoniously. Our new ebook,"Build Your Dream Inground Swimming Pool: The Ultimate Guide to Success", guides you through all the steps including how to plan and who to hire!

Before you take the plunge… read it!

This guide presents the costs, timeline, and logistical challenges related to Northern Virginia inground pool construction and design so you can hire the right inground pool contractor.