Michelle Buckman has been Washington DC area resident for over 25 years and is licensed as both a Maryland Realtor and Washington DC Realtor. If you're looking to sell or purchase a home we recommend you give her a call, she's very familiar with Maryland suburban communities including Chevy Chase MD, Silver Spring, MD, Takoma Park, Maryland and Northwest Washington, DC.
These days, "staycations" are on the rage. Instead of planning a summer getaway, why not stay put in Northern Virginia and focus instead on your own backyard? There are many features that can be added to the privacy of your own yard to provide you with a relaxing retreat away from the rest of the world. The great thing about this type of retreat is the fact that you have access to it everyday.
Almost every home in America today has either a deck or a patio. This is a relatively inexpensive way to add living space to your home. Decks can hold picnic tables and hot tubs. By adding a cover to the top you will be able to enjoy your deck even when it is raining. Pretty landscaping around the deck will add to the beauty and enhance your enjoyment. This will make you proud to invite over your family and friends for a relaxing evening outdoors.
With a little planning you can create a backyard garden which will provide you with hours of pleasure. Flip through magazines for some landscaping tips that will help you get started. You can learn what plants and flowers attract butterflies or which ones to plant if you like to watch humming birds. You can get ideas for creating flower beds out of landscaping timbers and garden paths out of natural stone.
The whole idea of landscaping is to provide curb appeal and owner appeal. Every homeowner loves to make their home look nice, both inside and out. Landscaping can help you enjoy the outside of your home and give you a sense of pride about your property. It also helps to present your personality to the neighborhood.
Since 1992, Green Acres has provided landscape and hardscape services to Northern Virginia homeowners and businesses. We can work with you to design custom landscapes, ponds, patios, gazebos and more — just give us a call and watch the beauty begin!
Green Acres Landscaping is a full service landscape design company, serving both residential and commercial clients in the Northern Virginia area since 1992. Our experienced team is ready to help you with any landscaping project, large or small.