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Landscaping with Native Plants in Northern Virginia

March 8, 2019
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Marie O'Grady

Landscaping with Native Plants in Northern Virginia So, what is all this talk about Native Plants? Why do I need or want to plant them in my yard? What effect does planting with natives have on residential properties in Northern Virginia? O’Grady’s Landscape & Lawn Care is here to help you sort out the Native Plant movement. WHAT IS A NATIVE PLANT? To begin, we need to define what is a Native Plant and differentiate regions within Northern Virginia. A…

Landscape Lighting Benefits in Northern VA

February 6, 2019
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Marie O'Grady

LANDSCAPE LIGHTING BENEFITS AND OPTIONS What are the benefits of landscape lighting and what are my options? The final touch to any residential landscape project is to capture that attraction day and night. Outdoor Lighting is a critical step in the art of transforming the look of your home and it is often an overlooked element! Landscape Lighting takes curb appeal from good to great. If you are interested in developing your Northern Virginia home’s appearance, consider adding one of…

Can Hardscaping Be Done in the Winter?

January 16, 2019
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Marie O'Grady

We are often asked this question from our clients and potential clients. The assumption here is the client already knows the definition of hardscaping. So let us discuss what is the meaning of hardscaping before we provide an answer to the question. Residential Landscaping is a general umbrella term defining a broad array of services for your yard. Landscaping has been broken down into categories termed: hardscaping, softscaping, nightscaping, and general maintenance services. At O’Grady’s Landscape, we define hardscaping as…