Landscaping in McLean Hamlet, McLean, VA

Local Landscaping in McLean Hamlet, McLean

McLean Hamlet is a 22102 neighborhood in West McLean, set along Lewinsville Road between downtown McLean and Tysons. Developed mainly in the 1960s and 1970s, it has tree-lined streets with sidewalks, no through traffic, and a neighborhood swim and tennis club. The original brick Colonials and split-levels sit on comfortable suburban lots, and in recent years the area has become an active teardown market, with large new custom homes going up on many streets. Mature trees, gentle slopes and basements are typical, and Lewinsville Park is close by. Many yards still have their original foundation shrubs.

Because the neighborhood mixes original homes and new builds, projects vary widely. Rebuild owners need complete landscapes: grading away from the foundation, drainage, sod, foundation planting, a patio and lighting. Owners of original homes want a refresh, usually a paver patio or fire pit, new beds, and a lawn rebuilt through fall aeration and overseeding. Privacy between houses is a growing request as bigger homes go up next door, so evergreen screening is a frequent addition. Lighting along walks and drives often comes last.

Construction next door can change how water moves across your lot, so watch for new wet spots after a neighbor rebuilds. Fairfax Water serves the area, and fall leaf loads from the street trees are heavy. Lots closer to Tysons hear more traffic, so layered screening helps there too. Call Virginia 811 before digging. One call connects you with a local pro who works West McLean.