Landscaping Tips

With each New Year comes new landscaping trends—and lots of them. But what’s worth taking a second look? Not every idea should be implemented in your yard just because it’s popular with your neighbors. To make it easier on our clients throughout Northern Virginia, O’Grady’s Landscape has outlined a list of landscaping trends we think are worth considering. Keep reading… read more →

Where do you stand with your New Year’s resolutions? Whether you created ambitious goals for renovating your landscape that now seem overwhelming, or you’ve put off creating a resolution altogether, now’s a good time to get moving on any backyard design-related initiatives for residents of Northern Virginia. As March approaches and seasons change, the weather becomes optimal for beginning hardscape,… read more →

Regular yard maintenance is integral to keeping your landscape and lawn beautiful and healthy throughout the year. But did you know that seasonality plays a major role in WHEN you should get it done? The conditions in Northern Virginia’s fall and spring months are ideal for promoting healthy growth, and certain lawn care services that should be completed during this… read more →

If you own a building or a business in Northern Virginia, your space becomes vulnerable to the snowy, wet weather winter in the region often brings. We’ve seen the lighter snow already, and it’s only a matter of time before a more serious storm arrives. Getting prepared now can help ensure your building gets up and running with minimal down… read more →

This year, we’re expecting winter in Northern Virginia to be colder and snowier than ever. In order to keep your lawn and plantings protected so they can stay healthy and blossom come springtime, it’s important to do some basic winter garden maintenance. Fortunately, O’Grady’s Landscape makes winterizing your garden easy with a list we’ve compiled from our years of landscape… read more →

Backyard designs catering to outdoor entertainment are becoming increasingly trendy in the Northern Virginia area—and it’s easy to see why! Not only can outdoor entertainment spaces offer additional room for backyard barbecues and summer parties, but they can add beauty to your landscape and even add value to your property. By blending indoor living with outdoor living in stylish yet… read more →

Installing the right combination of plantings is critical to maintaining a beautiful landscape design. Plants that offer seasonal color can help you establish visual interest, provide direction, and give your landscape the finishing touch it’s been missing. Native Plants for Year-Round Color Different types of plants bloom at different times of year, so we recommend installing a wide mix of… read more →

As homeowners in Northern Virginia seek ways to enjoy the beauty of a garden without the hassle of ongoing care, many are turning to low-maintenance landscaping. It’s easy to see why! When you opt for low-maintenance landscaping, you can still enjoy the beauty of the plants you love, but you won’t have to worry about constant watering, fertilization, and other… read more →

Looking to add a splash of color to your landscape design? Want to enjoy stunning views year-round in your outdoor living space? Flower beds could be the finishing touch to a picture-perfect property. To help you come up with flower bed ideas that are inspiring and unique, we’ve come up with some key components to think about through the planning… read more →

Hydrangeas are lush and filled with enough intensity and color to make any garden pop. From deep blues to pinks, purples, and whites, there’s enough hydrangea species to provide extensive color variety—and they respond well to transplanting too! Not only can you find a variety of hydrangeas to match any landscape, but you can reposition them to bring out the… read more →