Located in the Langley Fork Historic District in McLean, Virginia, this residence was designed to speak to the formal massing seen in the existing neighborhood fabric of stately traditional homes. The simplicity and clean lines of the stucco and limestone façade blends harmoniously with its surroundings. Traditional forms, interjected with modern twists, create a tension that carries throughout the design, creating a home that feels warm and familiar while clean and distilled at the same time. Photo Credit: Gordon Beall Photography

Monit Rosendale
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Richmond.

25-30' tall. 8-10' wide. Full Sun. One of the finest evergreens for screening or windbreak, this upright conifer is versatile, strong-rooted and virtually disease-free. Its uniform shape seldom needs pruning, but responds well to shearing. Thrives in southern heat and humidity. Durable, handsome accent tree.

Since the completion of the home our company has maintained this property. Originally built by a local builder as a speculation home, it was purchased by two busy professionals. Why is this important? Let's just say the clients are particular and like it when things aren't just so. Both have high level careers, travel often and expect their landscape to be pristine. Year after year our company rises to this challenge. When originally installed, the builder wanted larger plant material to provide a full and mature look. The continued growth provides a pruning challenge, especially when the client prefers a clean, neat and "compact" landscape. We continually monitor growth and hand prune accordingly, including yearly winter pruning. The backyard is particularly difficult due to the shade, moisture run-off from neighboring properties. The turf requires constant monitoring and adjustment to the irrigation system. The trees create a mess requiring clean up along with yearly power washing of the stone. While the challenges are many, the fine maintenance has led to happy clients and numerous referrals.

Holiday/Seasonal Decorations can enhance your home from the most subtle to extravagant ways. Add some holiday cheer by adding greens in window boxes, containers, along porch railings or interiors.

Holiday/Seasonal Decorations can enhance your home from the most subtle to extravagant ways. Add some holiday cheer by adding greens in window boxes, containers, along porch railings or interiors.

The backyard boasts an ornate, poolside retreat. Container grown Italian cypress and spiral juniper add interesting visual elements and a grand, ivy-covered wall give the space a geometric, art deco appeal. Ivy arches, carved columns, and sharply pruned boxwood spheres create a stunning, yet cohesive, impact.

Holiday/Seasonal Decorations can enhance your home from the most subtle to extravagant ways. Add some holiday cheer by adding greens in window boxes, containers, along porch railings or interiors.

Holiday/Seasonal Decorations can enhance your home from the most subtle to extravagant ways. Add some holiday cheer by adding greens in window boxes, containers, along porch railings or interiors.

Cleaned around the existing pool and edged around to lay stones to help with water overflow. Cleaned out beds, applied fertilizer and mulch.

This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Sacramento.

Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in Sacramento.

Installation in progress. Front walk is laid and existing plants are pruned. New plantings add color and interest.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional landscaping in Charlotte.

Richard Schultz designed the Topiary collection to look like shrubs pruned to look like furniture. The whimsical pieces act as light filters, disappearing into nature and creating patterns of dappled sun on the ground below. www.softsquare.com

Cleaned out front beds to make for curb appeal. Install plants, fertilizer and mulch

Holiday/Seasonal Decorations can enhance your home from the most subtle to extravagant ways. Add some holiday cheer by adding greens in window boxes, containers, along porch railings or interiors.

Holiday/Seasonal Decorations can enhance your home from the most subtle to extravagant ways. Add some holiday cheer by adding greens in window boxes, containers, along porch railings or interiors.