The Best Landscape Architects in Northern Virginia
Discover the very best Landscape Architects, Landscape Designers, and Landscape Contractors in Northern Virginia, including Arlington, Virginia, Alexandria, Virginia, and McLean, Virginia
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What is a Landscape Architect?
A Landscape Architect helps design outdoor spaces in a functional and inspiring manner. Anointed by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) as a Professional Landscape Architects (PLA), Landscape Architects are crucial contributors to the built environment and often collaborators with Residential Architects, Custom Home Builders, and Interior Designers to create cohesive home plans that seamlessly blend the best of indoor and outdoor living.
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Featured Northern Virginia Landscape Architects
Explore a curated selection of the very best Landscape Architects, Landscape Designers, and Landscape Contractors in Northern Virginia, including members of our Partner Network
Reverie Farm of Round Hill, Virginia. Image courtesy of KM Digital.
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Huntlands Landscape Architecture
Huntlands Landscape Architecture is a Landscape Architecture Firm in Purcellville, Virginia
Hunt Country Cabin of Middleburg, Virginia. Image courtesy of Peak Visuals.
Langley Farms Colonial of McLean, Virginia. Image courtesy of David Burroughs.
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Power Rankings
Explore the most popular Landscape Architects, Landscape Designers, and Landscape Contractors in Northern Virginia
1). Horn & Co.
2). Goffin Gardens
4). Colao & Peter
6). Grow Landscapes
8). Fine Landscapes
10). Wheat’s Landscape
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Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions about working with Landscape Architects, Landscape Designers, and Landscape Contractors in Northern Virginia, including common services, fee structures, and more.
WHAT IS THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (ASLA)?
Established in 1899, the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) is the premier trade association for Landscape Architects throughout the United States.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AND A LANDSCAPE DESIGNER?
According to the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), the primary difference between Landscape Architects and Landscape Designers comes down to level of education, licensing, and scope of work. As opposed to Landscape Designers, Landscape Architects are required to have a graduate or undergraduate degree in Landscape Architecture and hold an active license in the jurisdiction in which they practice. Further, Landscape Designers are unable to work on projects that require construction, grading, or specific technical knowledge like stormwater management or native planting management that could have significant environmental impact.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO FIND A GOOD LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA?
The best way to find a reputable Landscape Architect in Northern Virginia is to ask friends who have recently purchased new homes for recommendations. Once you have a list of Landscape Architects, conduct interviews with each candidate and ask to review examples of their completed work. Finally, ensure your Landscape Architect is licensed as Landscape Architect in Virginia with the Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects, which is supervised by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR).
WHAT ARE COMMON SERVICES PROVIDED BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS?
Landscape Architects provide a variety of services, including but not limited to: hardscape design, garden design, site design and master planning, irrigation and water management, outdoor lighting and kitchen design, pool and spa design and seasonal maintenance. It is not uncommon for Landscape Architects to subcontract Landscape Designers to implement their designs.
DO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA HAVE TO BE LICENSED?
Yes. All Landscape Architects in Virginia must be licensed with the Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects.
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