Platanus occidentalis | American Sycamore
The American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) is one of my favorite trees. Why, you ask? I’ve always had a thing for interesting plant textures, and trees with unique bark always catch ...
Curating a Four-Season Plant Palette: Two Plants for a Pop of Winter Color
I know winter is the last thing on anyone’s mind right now, but if you’re considering planting any shrubs this year, you still need to consider how they’ll look in ...
Uncategorized, Virginia Landscape Design
I’m getting older – what that means for my home landscape
It was time to reclaim what was mine. I swung my Hori knife like a machete, slicing through thick stalks of pokeweed and tangles of morning glory vines. Woody saplings ...
Custom stonework
As you look through our portfolio you may notice that we love natural materials. Our team takes pride in crafting beautiful plantings, artistic wood and steel structures, and of course, ...
3D & CAD landscape design
When you look out at your yard, do you see the same problems that have bothered you for years and you can’t figure out a path forward? That’s where our ...
Edible landscaping
At Revolutionary Gardens, it’s our goal to create outdoor spaces where you WANT to be. One way to ensure our clients interact with the landscape we design for them is ...
Outdoor Kitchens in Virginia
Food cooked outside just tastes better. I can’t tell you why that is, but I can help you have more fun cooking outside and get better results. The right equipment ...
Sustainable landscapes
I can’t think of a single argument against sustainable landscapes. If I told you we could design a landscape that would require less maintenance and fewer inputs, would last longer, ...
Virginia Native Plants
We love Virginia native plants, and you will too! More and more homeowners are discovering the benefits of incorporating natives into their landscape designs. These plants are a vital part ...
Can I lay pavers/brick/flagstone over my crappy old concrete walk?
When someone asks me, “can I lay pavers/brick/flagstone over my crappy old concrete walk?” I think about the difference between frugal and cheap. Frugal is shopping at stores like Aldi ...