Business Details
48 Years
experience
Trusted Landscaping Services in Northern Virginia
Terra Landscape & Design has been a family-run business since 1978, dedicated to providing comprehensive landscaping solutions in Northern Virginia. Our expertise spans landscape design, construction, and maintenance, with a focus on sustainable practices, hardscapes, retaining walls, patios, and outdoor living spaces. With over four decades of experience, we combine generational knowledge and formal education to deliver tailored solutions. Our team includes six employees averaging 19 years of tenure, representing 114 years of collective experience. We specialize in resolving complex drainage issues, creating rain gardens, and enhancing curb appeal through strategic plant and hardscape design.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our award-winning customer service and long-standing client relationships. We hold a First Place award from the 2004 Washington Home and Garden Show and have been featured in the 2007 Virginia Home & Garden Tour. Our founder, Russell Allan, holds a B.S. in Horticulture, while his son Jared Allan brings a B.S. in Landscape Design and Construction to the business. We serve residential and commercial clients in Falls Church, Arlington, and surrounding areas. Our reputation for professionalism, reliability, and honesty has sustained us for over 40 years.
Services
Landscaping
Hardscaping
Drainage Solutions
Paver Restorations
Water Features
Lighting
Native Conservation Maintenance
Commercial Snow Removal
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We are a family-run business with over 40 years of Northern Virginia experience
- Our team averages 19 years of tenure per employee
- We combine formal horticulture education with hands-on expertise
- Award-winning customer service since 1978
- Specialize in complex drainage solutions and sustainable landscaping
What people say
Prompt and professional
Superb job of mulching
Kind and efficient workers
Honest and reasonable
Outstanding family business
Services
Landscaping
Our comprehensive landscaping services include custom design, installation, and maintenance of outdoor spaces. We create functional, aesthetically pleasing environments using sustainable practices and native plants. Our team addresses erosion control, plant selection, and seasonal maintenance needs.
Hardscaping
We design and construct durable hardscape elements like patios, walkways, retaining walls, and outdoor kitchens. Our custom solutions enhance property value while providing practical outdoor living spaces that withstand Northern Virginia's climate.
Drainage Solutions
Our drainage experts resolve water accumulation issues through French drains, grading, and rain garden installations. We implement sustainable solutions that prevent erosion while improving landscape aesthetics and functionality.
Paver Restorations
We restore aging paver installations to like-new condition through cleaning, re-sanding, and replacement of damaged units. Our process extends the lifespan of hardscape features while maintaining structural integrity and visual appeal.
Commercial Snow Removal
We provide reliable snow removal and ice management for commercial properties. Our services include plowing, salting, and snow blowing to maintain safe, accessible business premises throughout Northern Virginia's winter season.
People
Russell Allan
Lead Designer / Founder
B.S. in Horticulture from Brigham Young University with over three decades of landscaping experience. Specializes in plant and hardscape design, founding Terra Landscape & Design after starting in the family business in 1975.
Jared Allan
Business Manager / Sales
B.S. in Landscape Design and Construction from Utah State University with over 10 years of professional experience. Joined the family business after growing up working in landscaping since childhood.
Questions
What services does Terra Landscape and Design offer?
We provide comprehensive landscaping services including hardscaping, drainage solutions, paver restorations, water features, lighting, native plant maintenance, and commercial snow removal.
How long has Terra Landscape been in business?
We've served Northern Virginia since 1978, starting as a family lawn maintenance business and evolving into a full-service landscaping company.
Do you serve both residential and commercial clients?
Yes, we work with both residential homeowners and commercial properties across Falls Church, Arlington, and surrounding Northern Virginia areas.
What makes Terra Landscape different from competitors?
Our family-owned operation combines generational experience, formal education in horticulture, and a 40-year track record of reliable, honest service.
Can you handle complex drainage issues?
Yes, we specialize in resolving drainage problems, including installing rain gardens and implementing sustainable water management solutions.
