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Winter is the best time to prepare your outdoor space for cozy nights ahead. Discover how custom patios, fireplaces, and landscape upgrades can transform your backyard into a year-round retreat — with help from Sunrise Landscape & Design.

Keeping a landscape healthy in Northern Virginia requires year round care. With four true seasons, heavy storms, and freeze–thaw cycles, your property needs seasonal maintenance to stay strong, safe, and beautiful. This guide breaks down the essential tasks for spring, summer, fall, and winter and explains how Sunrise helps homeowners protect their outdoor spaces and keep them thriving all year.

Winter is the best time to prepare your outdoor space for cozy nights ahead. Discover how custom patios, fireplaces, and landscape upgrades can transform your backyard into a year-round retreat — with help from Sunrise Landscape & Design.

Winter is the perfect time to prepare your soil for spring. By testing and enriching your soil now, you’ll uncover nutrient gaps, balance pH levels, and give your garden the strong foundation it needs for healthy growth. Early preparation means fewer problems later — and a lush, thriving landscape when spring arrives.

Thinking about building your own retaining wall? It might look simple, but creating a durable, level, and long-lasting wall requires expert planning, the right materials, and proper drainage. From design and permits to compacting gravel and installing weeping tiles, every detail matters. Learn what it really takes to build a retaining wall that lasts — and why hiring professionals like Sunrise Landscape & Design can save you time, money, and headaches.

Prepare your landscape for winter by fertilizing in fall. Learn how the right nutrients strengthen roots, promote resilience, and set the stage for a vibrant spring.

Learn how to create a stunning outdoor retreat.

Find the perfect plants for your landscape design.

Learn how to design a garden that benefits the environment.

Discover how hardscaping can elevate your landscape design.

Explore why native plants are essential for sustainable landscaping.

Learn how to choose colors for your landscape design.