Landscaping in Dunn Loring, VA
Around Gallows Road and the Dunn Loring Metro, owners and HOAs call about lawn care, small patios, flower beds, drainage fixes and steady maintenance for single-family homes and townhomes.
- Patios, walls & outdoor living
- Lawns, plantings & trees
- Planned for local soil & climate
- Homes, communities & businesses
Local Landscaping in Dunn Loring
Dunn Loring is an unincorporated Fairfax County community in the 22027 ZIP, between Vienna to the west and Tysons to the north. Gallows Road runs through the middle, Route 29 and I-66 cross the south side, and the Dunn Loring Metro station sits in the I-66 median. Much of the land was horse farms before suburban development. Today single-family streets of mid-century brick homes and newer custom houses sit close to fast-growing blocks of townhomes, condos and apartments near the Metro, so the area keeps changing year to year. Tysons is just up Gallows Road.
Single-family owners here want practical upgrades: a paver patio, a rebuilt lawn, new foundation beds and better drainage around basements. Rebuilt and newer custom homes need complete landscapes, from grading and sod to lighting. Townhome communities and HOAs need dependable weekly mowing, mulching, seasonal color and leaf removal. Mature trees on older lots need trimming, and privacy screens are popular where taller buildings now overlook backyards. Small front yards do well with low-maintenance native beds, and spring and fall cleanups keep common areas tidy.
Many townhome communities review changes to front yards and fences, so check HOA guidelines first. Clay subsoil drains slowly here too, so new beds and lawns do best with compost worked in. Fairfax Water serves the area. Call Virginia 811 before digging, since utility lines run under many small yards. One call connects you with a local pro who works Dunn Loring.
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Fairfax County, Virginia
About 3.7 miles from central McLean
Call (703) 555-0157
Landscaping Challenges in Dunn Loring
HOA standards
Townhome and condo communities set rules for mowing height, mulch and plant changes, so maintenance has to stay consistent.
Small spaces
Narrow townhome yards need compact patios and plants that stay small at maturity.
Older single-family lots
Mid-century homes often need tired lawns, shrubs and walks updated together.
Clay subsoil
Slow-draining clay leaves wet spots after storms and needs drainage and soil improvement.
Patios, Outdoor Living & Gardens in Dunn Loring
The high-impact projects Dunn Loring homeowners call about most.
Landscape Design
Front Yard Landscaping · Backyard Landscaping · Landscape Renovation
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Patios & Hardscaping
Paver Patios · Flagstone & Bluestone Patios · Retaining Walls
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Outdoor Living
Outdoor Kitchens · Fire Pits · Pergolas & Pavilions
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Landscape Lighting
Landscape Lighting
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Gardens & Native Plants
Deer-Resistant Landscaping · Native Plant Gardens · Rain Gardens
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Every service is available throughout 22027.
Planting & Sod
Sod, foundation beds, specimen trees and evergreen privacy screens for McLean homes, planted into amended clay so new plantings root and last.
Lawn Care
Mowing, fertilization, weed control, aeration and overseeding for McLean lawns, from sunny rebuild panels to fescue fighting oak shade.
Tree Care
Tree trimming, removal and stump grinding for McLean's mature oaks, tulip poplars and beeches, with care for storm risk, pests and protected buffers.
Irrigation
Sprinkler systems, drip irrigation and repairs for McLean lawns, beds and estate grounds, zoned for shade, slopes and clay soil.
Drainage Solutions
French drains, regrading and downspout drainage for McLean yards, built to move storm runoff off clay and away from basements on sloped lots.
Landscape Maintenance
Year-round landscape maintenance for McLean estates and HOAs: bed care, pruning, seasonal cleanups and leaf removal under heavy oak canopy.
How Landscaping Projects Work in Dunn Loring
Discovery Call
Talk through goals and budget for your landscaping project and how the space will be used.
Site Visit
Measure the area and note slope, shade, soil and runoff.
Plan Review
Walk through a drawing for your landscaping project with materials, plants and placement.
Install Planning
Refine the plan and line up local installers to build it.
Planning a Project in Dunn Loring?
- Find your plat or house location survey
- Photograph the property from the street, the back terrace and each corner
- Mark trees to keep and views to screen
- List how you want to use the outdoor spaces
- Check the county map for any stream buffer on your lot
- Set a budget range with room for phases
Popular Landscaping Services in Dunn Loring
Serving Dunn Loring and Nearby
Gallows Road, Route 29 and I-66 connect Dunn Loring to Vienna and Tysons, with McLean a short drive north past Tysons.
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Landscaping in Dunn Loring FAQs
Still have a question about your yard? Call and ask a local McLean landscaper.
Call (703) 555-0157What does monthly maintenance cost in Dunn Loring?
Monthly landscape maintenance commonly runs $250 to $900 depending on lot size, bed area and visit frequency, and HOA contracts are priced by community. General market ranges, not quotes.
Can I put a patio in a townhome backyard?
Usually, if HOA guidelines allow it. Compact paver patios commonly run $22 to $45 per sq ft. General market ranges, not quotes.
What grows well in a small sunny front yard?
Natives like black-eyed Susan, coneflower, little bluestem and mountain mint handle heat and need little water once established.
When is the best time for sod?
Fall is best for tall fescue sod in Dunn Loring, with spring second. Summer sod needs heavy watering to take.
How do I get a landscaping quote in Dunn Loring?
Call (703) 555-0157. You are connected with a local landscape pro who serves Dunn Loring and can visit the property to give you a written quote.
What landscaping projects are most popular in Dunn Loring?
Patios and walkways, outdoor living spaces, lighting, planting refreshes, lawn renovation, tree work, irrigation repairs and drainage fixes are the most common requests.
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