Surrounds Landscape Architecture + Construction - Sterling, Virginia

Erin M.

Love the hard and land scaping this company completed for our family. Cannot get any more joy out of their project than we have as a family of 4.

I looked back at their 3D photos they showed me before the project started and it's amazing how close to realistic they turned out to be. I'm attaching the finished project photos! While I'm not showcasing the before and after, imagine the before pictures to be a large tree in the middle of the yard and nothing else appealing present.

I spent zero time in the backyard before the renovation. Now I spend every morning in my garden with coffee and many evenings for dinner and weekend get togethers.

Rob L.

Surrounds brought our living space to the outdoors. Like many, the pandemic prompted new investment in our home. We knew we were unhappy with our previous landscaping but didn't know exactly what we wanted. Enter Howard and the Surrounds team! They listened to our interests, learned about our family and how we might use the space and put together a full design for both the front and back yards. We love our local wildlife and Howard designed a space that embraces native plants and helps our neighborhood birds and pollinators feel right at home. The work was completed on schedule with a very professional team that kept us in the loop every step of the way. The results have completely changed the way we interact with our house. We spend less time sitting on the sofa and more being outside, socializing with neighbors and friends, roasting marshmallows by the fire pit, and enjoying our backyard wildlife. Thank you Surrounds!

David S.

My wife and I are delighted by our home's landscape transformation led ably and passionately by Surrounds Landscape Architect, Howard Cohen. The hardscape and plantings organically flow before and around us, enveloping our home in a sanctuary of peaceful contemplation and visual delight. The landscape plan balances artistic vision and innovation with highly functional space utilization, integrated with existing trees, plantings and unlevel land surfaces. We are grateful for Howard's vision, talents and dedication, and deeply appreciative of the Surrounds team that has brought us this wonderful environment.

Rinku P.

We hired Surrounds to build our outdoor space in our backyard and they did a fantastic job! The entire Surrounds team was great to work with and we were very impressed with their attention to detail. It was a substantial project consisting of a covered structure, fire pit area, patio, lighting, and landscaping. Whenever we had a question or concern they were extremely accommodating. For example, the staircase they started to build out of our family room didn't look the way we had hoped and they immediately redesigned it and redid it with no questions asked and no additional cost. Our project manager, Dave, was great at keeping us updated on the progress and was always available via email and text throughout the project. Thank you Surrounds for an amazing experience!

Diane R.

I selected Surrounds to re-design of my townhome's backyard space. I left a voice message for them saying that I wanted to re-imagine my backyard that would thrive for decades to come. They called me back and they delivered their professional landscaping services beautifully!

Surrounds landscape architects did an amazing job of designing my backyard with all the elements of nature—earth, water, fire, and space! I'm enjoying all the beautiful plantings that provide beauty and privacy; a water feature; a tiki lamp; a re-purposed tree stump from one of my old trees (which serves as a plant ‘stand’), all coming together to illuminate the boho vibe that’s me.

The landscape crew is so talented and respectful of my surrounds that I felt that I always had a voice in how the redesign was going, what changes we needed to make along the way--a true partnership!

The job finished just a few months ago in Oct 2023, just enough time to enjoy my new surroundings, see and hear all the beauty that's right in front of me. I'm looking forward to this coming spring when I can land-fully in this “new” space and start to create my outdoor living space even more!

I highly recommend Surrounds—they are the very BEST!!

Kristin E.

We just had a pool put in and hired Surrounds to upgrade the entryway and design our backyard pool area. Couldn’t be happier and everyone compliments this space! We didn’t know exactly what we wanted done initially but the sales and design team got our vision and provided options to work within our budget. I appreciate their follow up during the build to make sure everything was to plan. The project went very smoothly, finished before they said they would, and we were able to get a hold of them anytime we had a question. We will absolutely be using them again for our future landscaping projects.

Lee P.

I had a wonderful experience with Surrounds. Chad Talton did an outstanding job working with my wife and I to conceive and bringing to life a simply beautiful design that incorporated all of our desired features while at the same time meeting the requirements of my town and county. The Surrounds team that implemented and installed this design were absolutely top notch. The end result is fabulous and we couldn't be happier. I will add that we have engaged Surrounds to provide weekly maintenance of our landscape and they continue to be a pleasure to work with.

Algene D.

I have had a positive experience with Surrounds. Their attentiveness has been refreshing.

I have a continuing problem with deer. Who doesn't? It was recommended that violas be planted to give some color to my front circle. For a few weeks it was good. But alas, I was out of town for Thanksgiving and returned to find the plants eaten down practically to the ground. I appreciated the suggestion, though. I am sure Surrounds will have other suggestions.

The grounds crew has been responsive and respectful. Both are greatly appreciated. The relationship with supervisors has been particularly good. Thank you Tom and Tyler. I am looking forward to Margaret's ideas for spring plantings.