Garden Design in Millwood.

“The crew came out and did a great job pulling out and replanting the foundation planting at my home. The pulled out 7 old azaleas and 3 newer ones, The 3 they replanted in another area for me. The new planting was done quickly and all the material appears to be doing great. The Paperbark Maple is of excellent quality and well shaped. The crew was courteous and polite. The nandinas and hydrangeas used in the new planting were of excellent quality and size. This was not contractor grade material, true nursery stock quality.”

“We can't say enough great things about Outdoor Spaces! The designs are considered, professional, and unique, and most importantly the owners are patient, considerate, and great listeners. Their passion, depth of knowledge, and commitment to excellence are obvious in every project they complete, big or small! They complete their projects on time and with care, and their staff/subcontractors have always met high standards for keeping the work area clean and organized even DURING the work. We've worked with Outdoor Spaces year after year and typically are planning our next project even before they finish the current work. We refer them to everyone we know but their work really speaks for itself!”

“Don is a creative landscape architect that my wife and I have found to be resourceful and diligent in planning our backyard pool, patio, hot tub, deck and golf green. He spent time with us upfront to understand our needs and although the plan grew in scope as we became more aware of what our backyard could become, we are very happy with the result! ”

“They by far have exceeded our expectations in our landscape design and installation. We get numerous compliments on every aspect of our yards. Mike Yeomans vision has become our oasis.”

“I hired Chad at Surrounds, because I was looking for someone who could transform our backyard into another area for entertaining. We trusted him. He worked closely with us to present and modify the designs. He let us know when things would not work. We wanted a football field for the kids, as well as covered porch for the back and stone patio /fireplace or the fall. The landscaping was to tastefully hide our close neighbors and provide a southern style charm with year round color and lots of green texture. It is gorgeous on all counts. They flattened the yard and stonework is perfect. We love it.”

“After three years of procrastination, I decided to landscape the entire yard...front, back and side. Found Perfect Landscaping on line. What could be better than perfect? They called back almost immediately, and within 10 days I had a landscape design that was beyond what I imagined possible. The crew was incredibly friendly and professional, and cleaned up after each day. The work continued without delay and now I have the best looking property in the neighborhood. Perfect was indeed perfect and far exceeded my expectations....new patio, built-in grill and the most natural looking waterfall I have ever seen. Look no further. You can't get better than Perfect. NM”

“Such an awesome experience working with these guys. So professional and courteous. They delivered exactly what we planned and on time! So pleased with the beautiful end result. Our new patio and outdoor fireplace is going to get a lot of use. I would work with them again in a heartbeat.”

“In 2010, my wife and I purchased a beautiful 68 acre farm in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The farmhouse, originally built in 1817, and then expanded in 1867, was in fairly original condition, and optimally located in the center of the property. It's most significant problem, however, was water. Rain water would shed off the nearby ridge, and pool in front of the house, and then ultimately leak through the hand dug cellar walls and cracks in the cement floor. The sump pump in the basement would run for weeks after a single heavy rain. Our little Garden of Eden was becoming a swamp. Consequently, we looked to Joe Duggan of J. Duggan & Associates to help structurally, and permanently, solve our water problem. This was our first time working with a landscape architect. Joe recommended and coordinated the hiring of several key professionals to assist with the design of the project, namely a topographer/surveyor and an arborist. The topographer mapped the elevations around the farm house and associated ridge, and determined the various sources of the water pooling in front of the house. The arborist identified which of the seven 150 year old trees that closely ringed the house were still healthy, and which were in failing condition. With this data, Joe created several drafts of various front patio and stone retaining wall configurations that primarily solved our water problem, but also took advantage of the fabulous views from our front porch. The project plan we ultimately settled on was both simple and elegant, and in perfect keeping with the age of the house and surrounding farm land. The stone patio and stone retaining wall were built on reinforced concrete that had a series of drains embedded within the structure that successfully discharged water away from the house. Having stated that though, the drains are cleverly concealed within the patio and surrounding grounds. The patio is perfect for entertaining while it performs its utilitarian task of keeping water out of the house. As we were new to the area, Joe also identified a stone mason/general contractor who actually built the patio and retaining walls according to his specifications. During construction, it seemed to us that one set of stone piers looked like they were going to be too high. Joe immediately came out, sat in the front porch chairs that we were sitting in, and agreed that the offending piers could be shortened. In the end, we have been exceptionally pleased with the work and care that Joe put into this project. The front porch/stone patio/stone retaining walls are beautiful, and in keeping with the spirit of our house and farm.”

“Bev is a breath of fresh air! Not only is she deeply knowledgeable about hardscape and softscapes but she is also a true design consultant. She gets to know her client - their likes, dislikes and lifestyle needs before designing anything. Each of her projects is unique and all of them that she showed us were beautifully executed. So many times when I have met with a designer it almost seems that they want you to just pick something from someone else's project. Not Bev. I was so excited when she showed us our plans. They were exactly what I was looking for. She had to modify for our HOA - which she did without any hesitation. She even interacted with the HOA on our behalf. She was on site every day. She still checks our plants and foliage to be sure it is thriving. My only regret .... she doesn't do Kitchen remodelling!”

“I am an ISA Certified arborist, and I manage a large tree care company. I have had the opportunity to work with Alan Skipper on many projects over the course of the past 15 years. His designs are always great, and the quality of his work is always excellent. I recommend Alan every chance I get to help my customers with landscape design and hardscape design projects.”