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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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4 Tips for Finding a Great Landscape Design Firm in Great Falls, VA

Posted On: February 18,2020 By: Todd Thomasson

Whether it’s a patio, an outdoor kitchen, a pool, or all of the above, if you have an outdoor living project in mind then it’s something you’ve likely spent some time thinking about and are excited to get underway.

You can imagine yourself outside relaxing or making memories with friends and family—and you know that having a great outdoor space can help make it all possible.

Of course, great landscape design in Great Falls doesn’t just happen.

8 Hardscape Design Ideas for Your Backyard in Northern Virginia

Posted On: January 03,2020 By: Rock Water Farm

Hardscaped areas are a great way to add value and purpose to your backyard. Whereas softscaping involves using plant material such as turfgrasses, shrubs, and trees, hardscaping involves using stone, wood, and other materials to create solid surfaces and structures. By hardscaping areas of your property you increase functionality and create spaces where you can set up furniture, have an outdoor kitchen, or can even have a fire feature such as an outdoor fireplace.

The Best Pool Patio Material: Comparing Natural Stone, Pavers and Concrete

Posted On: January 01,2020 By: Todd Thomasson

The patio surrounding your pool is a key element of the entire pool design, though it’s often given a lot less thought than it should. It’s where you’ll lounge while watching your kids play or while you’re taking a break from your own swim.

It may even be a place where you set up a table and chairs to enjoy poolside summer meals and snacks. The pool patio may just be one part of the project but it winds up being key to whether your pool is fully enjoyed or not.

Beautiful landscape design in Willowsford, VA

Willowsford Case Study: Backyard Patio, Pergola, Fire Pit, & Outdoor Kitchen in Loudoun County, VA

Posted On: December 16,2019 By: Todd Thomasson

Although it had a large and impressive yard, this Loudoun County, VA property in Willowsford, lacked functionality. Besides a few steps leading to the backyard, there was nothing there but lawn.

Starting from a blank slate always allows for the possibility of going in many different directions but the starting point is always the homeowners’ wants and needs.

Willowsford, VA landscaping project featuring a patio, fire pit, plantings and more.

Willowsford, VA Landscaping Case Study: Family-Friendly Patio

Posted On: November 21,2019 By: Todd Thomasson

There’s nothing quite like spending time outside—assuming you have the right space for it. After all, homeowners don’t just want a yard, they want a yard they can actually use. Adding hardscaped areas is one of the best ways to get more usable space out of a backyard.

On any project, the main objective is to encourage people to spend more time outside with highly functional spaces that meet all of their needs. It’s not uncommon for homeowners to wonder how they can incorporate a backyard that fulfills everyone’s interests.

How Pool Builders in Loudoun County Transformed a Challenging Leesburg Backyard

Posted On: October 14,2019 By: Todd Thomasson

A six-foot elevation change is not exactly what most people have in mind when they picture their dream backyard. For one Leesburg family, however, a sharply sloped property in two different directions became the starting point for an ambitious outdoor transformation. Working with Rock Water Farm, experienced pool builders in Loudoun County, allowed the homeowners to turn difficult terrain into an advantage, ultimately creating the resort-like pool and outdoor living environment they had envisioned for their forever home.Because apparently asking gravity to simply stop being a problem was not an available option.

At Rock Water Farm, we design and build complete outdoor living environments throughout Northern Virginia. Our projects can incorporate custom pools, natural stone patios, outdoor fireplaces, retaining walls, landscape plantings, lighting, and drainage solutions, all developed around the conditions of the individual property. To request a consultation, call (703) 423-0101 today!

Below, we share the story of how Rock Water Farm transformed one homeowner’s backyard:

Start With a Pool Designed Around the Property

Paver driveway in Great Falls, VA designed by Rock Water Farm

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.

patio and outdoor fireplace designed by Rock Water Farm

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.

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.