Landscaping in Salona Village, McLean, VA

Local Landscaping in Salona Village, McLean

Salona Village is a 22101 neighborhood within walking distance of downtown McLean, near the historic Salona house, where President James Madison sheltered in August 1814 and where much of the old estate land is now protected open space. Streets such as Kurtz Road and Waggaman Circle mix mid-century homes with large new custom houses, and builders keep replacing older homes on lots that often run under half an acre. Dolley Madison Boulevard runs close by. Mature trees line many streets, while the newest lots open up to more sun once construction clears them.

With so many rebuilds, the most common request is a complete landscape for a brand new home: final grading, drainage tied into downspouts, sod or seed, foundation planting, a paver or bluestone patio and lighting. Smaller lots make privacy important, so owners ask for evergreen screens between houses that will not outgrow the space. Owners of mid-century homes often want a refresh instead: new walks, updated beds and a lawn rebuilt from thin turf. Both groups want low upkeep and clean edges.

New construction lots usually come with compacted soil and debris buried under the topsoil, so soil prep decides whether a new lawn lasts. Deer still pass through, even this close to downtown. Fairfax Water serves the area. Call Virginia 811 before trenching for lighting or irrigation. One call connects you with a local pro who handles new build landscapes in Salona Village.