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Todd Thomasson

Todd Thomasson, founder of Rock Water Farm Landscapes & Hardscapes, grew up on his family’s working beef cattle farm in Danville, where he learned the value of hard work from his parents. In 2005, he combined that work ethic with his Landscape & Turf Management degree from Virginia Tech to establish the company, serving as the lead stone mason and landscape designer, creating exceptional outdoor spaces with craftsmanship and attention to detail.

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10 Character Traits That are Perfect for New Lawn Care or Landscaping Careers

Posted On: September 23,2019 By: Todd Thomasson

The lawn and landscape industry can be an exciting place to begin a career. It’s a great opportunity for those who can’t imagine spending their days being confined to four walls or sitting behind a computer to be able to spend their days outside. Many also find it a satisfying career because of the pride felt with a job well done. You can really see the fruits of your labor when creating and maintaining outdoor living areas.

Why Fiberglass Pools Are a Bad Idea (and What's a Better Option for My Northern Virginia Home)

Posted On: September 13,2019 By: Todd Thomasson

If you’re thinking about installing an inground pool at your Northern Virginia home, then you might be looking at different options. There are a lot of decisions to make, including the type of swimming pool materials.

The last thing that you want to do is make a bad choice when it comes to a project as important as your pool. After all, a pool is a big investment and you want to be happy with the decision you've made for many years to come.

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Great Falls, VA Hardscaping Case Study: A Welcoming Paver Driveway

Posted On: July 11,2019 By: Todd Thomasson

When it comes to entertaining and hosting others, even the front yard requires some thought. Considering the fact that this Great Falls, VA family enjoys entertaining and often has multiple cars parked in their driveway, they needed a bigger hardscaped space.

The decision to redesign (and ultimately widen) their driveway, also lead them to consider some unique options for hardscaping at their Great Falls, VA home. The result was an impressive aesthetic upgrade.

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What Type of Inground Pool is Best for Northern Virginia? 5 Tips to Get Your Dream Backyard

Posted On: July 01,2019 By: Todd Thomasson

Whether you’ve just started your research on adding an inground pool or you’ve been at it for a little while, you want to feel confident that you’re making the best choices possible.

But with so much information (and so many options) out there for homeowners in the Ashburn, Aldie, and Leesburg, VA area, it’s not hard to start feeling a little bit overwhelmed by it all.

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A Look at the Permit Process When Building an Inground Pool in Loudoun County, VA

Posted On: June 14,2019 By: Todd Thomasson

If you’re thinking about building an inground pool, then you might have put thought into factors such as what you want the pool to look like, what features you’d add to it, and maybe even where you’d like it to be installed.

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Review of the Best Landscaping Companies in Ashburn, Aldie & Leesburg, VA

Posted On: April 04,2019 By: Todd Thomasson

If you’re in the market to hire a landscape company, you’ve probably realized how much work is involved in the research process alone. Searching for a landscape company can be an exhausting process of reading online reviews, asking for referrals, and perusing websites. But it’s important to put in that due diligence.

How Much Does an Infinity Pool Cost? Considering the Price and Possibility in Northern Virginia

Posted On: March 29,2019 By: Todd Thomasson

If you’re considering a pool for your backyard then you might be thinking about how to take it to the next level. After all, you don’t want to end up with a pool that looks like everyone else’s. You want something truly spectacular that makes your family and friends’ jaws drop when they walk into your backyard.

Want an Infinity Edge Pool? Here are 4 Points to Ponder

Posted On: March 27,2019 By: Todd Thomasson

The trends in pool design often tend to follow what’s popular at vacation resorts. Homeowners go on a trip, experience a spectacular pool, and then want to add something similar to their Northern Virginia backyard in order to create a “staycation” destination.

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Considering the Cost of Installing a Pool in Ashburn, Aldie, and Leesburg, VA

Posted On: January 24,2019 By: Todd Thomasson

A pool is one of the most exciting features that you can add to your backyard in Northern Virginia. It has the power to transform your property from dry and drab to one of the coolest and most refreshing places in your world.

When you add a pool to your yard, you go from having a backyard where there likely isn’t that much to do to an environment where you’re going to want to spend all of your free time. Whether it’s lounging poolside reading a good book, sipping on a drink, taking a dip on a hot day, enjoying family time, or even cooking up some burgers in the adjacent outdoor kitchen then dining al fresco, you’ve now got a full weekend’s worth of enjoyment waiting for you.

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Warrenton, VA Landscape Design Case Study: Pool, Fireplace, Pavilion, Patio, and More

Posted On: December 19,2018 By: Todd Thomasson

Good design is not just about beauty and aesthetics but also about functionality. In fact, when it comes to an extensive outdoor living design, functionality should always come first. After all, if the space doesn’t meet the your needs, you aren’t going to use it.

In this particular landscape design in Warrenton, VA, there were some very specific needs that would have to be met in order to make the space usable. Because there were family members with ability challenges who visited the home often, it was essential that the entire space was built on one single level. This would make the space usable by everyone.