Visionscapes Land Design, Inc.

02/17/2026

We added a putting green to this backyard, and honestly… it might be the most used part of the space.

It’s not about turning your yard into a golf course. It’s about having something to do when you’ve got 10 quiet minutes in the evening. A few putts after work. Kids challenging each other before dinner. Friends rolling a ball around while you’re grilling.

It gives you a reason to step outside instead of scrolling on your phone.

Sure, your putting game will get better — but more than that, it fills the little pockets of downtime with something simple and fun.

And sometimes that’s exactly what a backyard should do. ⛳️🌿

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02/12/2026

Front yard curb appeal starts with landscaping — especially here in the Tidewater area.

Healthy, well-placed plantings can completely change how a home feels from the street. Clean bed lines, balanced layering, and greenery that thrives in our coastal climate make all the difference.

It doesn’t have to be complicated.
Just intentional.

Fresh landscaping. Strong first impression.

09/26/2025

🔥 Coastal Evenings, Cozy Firelight 🔥

Turn your East Beach backyard into a quaint coastal retreat with a little seating, a little style — and a fire pit as the centerpiece. 🪑✨

Picture this: Adirondack chairs in a circle, the fire crackling, the ocean breeze keeping things cool, and string lights glowing overhead. 🌊 Add soft cushions in coastal blues and sandy neutrals to tie it all together.

🌸 Design Tip: Choose a low-maintenance fire pit made from stone or weather-friendly metal — perfect for s’mores nights, chilly fall evenings, or just stargazing with friends.

☕️ Morning coffee nook. 🥂 Sunset happy hour. 🔥 Fireside chats.
Your outdoor living space should invite you to stay a little longer.

📸 Tag us and show us your favorite seaside spot — especially if it includes a fire pit!

12/18/2024

🌧️🌼 “Transform stormwater into a stunning natural oasis! 🌿✨ Discover how rain gardens not only beautify your landscape but also play a vital role in protecting our environment. Let’s dive into the magic of rain gardens!”

Here are three intriguing facts about rain gardens:

1. Pollution Fighters: Rain gardens help filter pollutants from stormwater runoff, trapping harmful substances and allowing clean water to seep back into the ground. 🌍💧

2. Biodiversity Boosters: These gardens attract a variety of wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and beneficial insects, creating a vibrant ecosystem right in your backyard! 🦋🐦

3. Water Management Heroes: Rain gardens are designed to capture and absorb rainwater, reducing flooding and erosion while replenishing groundwater supplies. 🌧️🌱

What do you think? Living in stormwater is on all of our minds regularly. Let us help you cut your water bills while filtering and controlling your stormwater runoff

02/07/2024

02/02/2024

Looking for more in depth information check out our latest blog! Just want the basics👇👇

Check Out These Helpful Tips For Pruning Crapes:
February is the ideal time to prune.
NEVER top your plant.
Remember, LESS IS MORE!
Use sharp, clean pruners.
Trim unwanted branches BEFORE they are thicker than a pencil.

Pruning Roses:
Aim to prune your shrub to roughly half its current size while working to create a nice rounded shrub.
Step back from time to time to ensure you are forming a generally balanced shape.
Adjust size by removing more or less. If you want small, you can take it to 1/3 of its size (fig 1. line 1). But if you want something larger, only take off a 1/3 and leave 2/3’s (fig 1. line 2).
Cut back and remove anything dead, diseased, or damaged. Just cut until the cane is greenish white inside. If there is disease, the Virginia Cooperative Extension encourages you to wash your pruners between bushes to prevent spreading.
Also, get rid of weak, twiggy branches less than the diameter of a pencil.
Since the goal is to create an open, airy form, take out anything that is touching or rubbing.
Finally, make clean sloping cuts an inch or less above an outward facing bud to best prepare for the new season’s growth. But David Austin Roses will tell you that “there is no evidence to prove that this makes a significant difference to the performance of the roses.”

01/16/2023

5 Tips to spruce up your landscaping this winter
- Add a layer of mulch or pine straw to your landscaping beds to help protect your plants from the cold and reduce weeds.
- Plant evergreen shrubs and trees to provide year-round interest and color.
- Install a rock garden to give your landscaping a unique look and add texture.
- Add a few bright touches with winter-blooming plants such as pansies, cyclamen, and hellebores.
- Incorporate different lighting options such as path lights, spotlights, and string lights to create a cozy atmosphere for outdoor entertaining.

02/15/2022

Check out this before and after! Turf inlaid in the pool patio. We can’t wait to show you this entire project, it’s

11/07/2021

Visionscapes Land Design Inc. shares the latest trends that will transform your backyard from basic to your personal staycation retreat.