Award-winning Landscape Architect & Design-Build Experts in Northern Virginia

We specialise in award-winning landscape architecture, custom pool design, outdoor living design and design-build construction.

For more than 30 years, we have helped homeowners across Northern Virginia transform their backyards and outdoor spaces into beautiful, functional environments tailored to the way they live, entertain and enjoy their homes.

Explore Our Work

got a project in mind?

30+ Years Experience | Award-Winning Design | Landscape Architecture & Design-Build Services | Serving Northern Virginia

At Ed Ball Designs, we design and build award-winning outdoor spaces that blend beauty, functionality, and luxury. Our expert team transforms your vision into stunning landscapes that enhance your home and lifestyle.

Design

From initial concept to detailed plans, our design process is focused on creating bespoke outdoor environments tailored to your unique preferences and needs. We integrate natural elements with innovative features to craft spaces that are both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional.

Build

Once the design is approved, our construction team manages every stage of implementation. From grading and drainage to pools, hardscapes, planting, lighting and outdoor structures, we oversee the entire project to ensure quality, consistency and attention to detail.

By combining landscape architecture and construction under one roof, we create outdoor environments that are both visually compelling and built to perform for years to come.

DOWNLOAD OUR LOOKBOOK

TRANSFORMING Outdoor and Indoor Spaces

Landscape ARCHITECTURE Design & Build Services

CUSTOM POOLS & SPAS

Custom pool design and construction that transforms your backyard into a functional outdoor living space for relaxation and entertaining.

Fire Pits & Fireplaces

Extend the use of your outdoor space throughout the year with custom fire pits and fireplaces designed for gathering, comfort and atmosphere.

OUTDOOR KITCHENS & DINING SPACES

Create a seamless outdoor entertaining experience with custom outdoor kitchens, dining areas and cooking spaces.

WATER FEATURES

From fountains and waterfalls to bubbling rock features, custom water elements add movement, sound and visual interest to your landscape.

GARDEN DESIGN & PLANTING

Thoughtfully designed gardens, planting plans and pathways that provide structure, seasonal colour, privacy and year-round beauty.

COURTYARDS & ENTRANCES

Enhance curb appeal and create a welcoming first impression with professionally designed front landscapes, courtyards and entrance gardens.

OUTDOOR LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT SPACES

Custom patios, seating areas and outdoor gathering spaces designed for entertaining, family time and everyday outdoor living.

Decks, Screened Porches & OUTDOOR ROOMS

Extend your living space beyond the home with custom decks, screened porches and covered outdoor rooms for year-round enjoyment.

GALLERY

EXPLORE OUR AWARD-WINNING LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROJECTS

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN WORKING WITH ED BALL DESIGNS

OUR DESIGN-BUILD PROCESS

Vision & Consultation

At the outset, we focus on understanding your aspirations and goals for your outdoor space. Through detailed feasibility studies and personalized consultations, Ed Ball personally visits your property to discuss your vision, assess the landscape, and determine the logistical possibilities. Using advanced tools, including drone technology for aerial views, we ensure every detail is considered to bring your dream to life.

Bespoke Design

Our design phase transforms your vision into a detailed plan. Our team of expert designers creates bespoke, innovative layouts that reflect your aesthetic preferences and functional needs. We provide detailed renderings and plans to help you visualize your future outdoor sanctuary, ensuring every element aligns with your desires and the unique characteristics of your property.

Precision Build

With the design approved, we move to the construction phase, where our skilled craftsmen meticulously bring the plans to fruition. We manage every aspect of the build, from sourcing premium materials to overseeing the construction process, ensuring the highest standards of quality and precision. Our commitment to excellence ensures your outdoor space is both beautiful and enduring.

Ongoing Maintenance

To keep your newly created outdoor space looking its best, we offer comprehensive maintenance services. Our team provides regular upkeep and seasonal adjustments, ensuring your landscape remains pristine and vibrant year-round. We are dedicated to maintaining the elegance and functionality of your space, allowing you to enjoy your luxurious outdoor living area for years to come.

the designer

Meet Ed Ball

Ed Ball

Founder of Ed Ball Design

Ed Ball is a distinguished landscape architect with over 30 years of experience in creating stunning and functional outdoor living spaces. He founded Ed Ball Designs in Northern Virginia, where he leads a team specializing in designing and constructing luxurious landscapes, including pools, spas, and outdoor entertainment areas. His expertise and creative vision have made him a prominent figure in the landscape architecture industry, transforming countless properties into breathtaking outdoor havens.

What Our Clients Say

      EXCELLENT  
   Based on 22 reviews 
    
 
 
 
   
 
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Stuart Barkoff 
 
 
 
  We had the opportunity to work with Ed and his team at Ed Ball Designs for a substantial renovation of our back yard.  The project included adding several retaining walls to level the lot, installing a large patio with an outdoor kitchen with a built in bar, a pergola above a dining area, a lounge area around a large outdoor fireplace, along with irrigation, lighting and other accent work, as well as plant and landscaping designs.  Throughout, Ed and his team were consummate professionals, taking our initial feedback as to the vision for the project and turning it into reality, overseeing not only the design of the project, but its construction and completion. We could not have imagined the degree of transformation for our home.  The attention to detail on all matters, including the pairing of lighting with plants, the increase in privacy and the creation of an irrigated green wall has made the addition of the outdoor space a focal point of our house. We are incredibly pleased with the outcome and look forward to enjoying this new space in our home for years to come.
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Mike Pickrel 
 
 
 
  Ed and his Team did wonderful work on your home last year. We are very happy with the outcome of the project. Ed has responded personally to several follow up items since the job was completed. Very Pleased
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Laura Hanson 
 
 
 
  Ed and his team completed a large and challenging landscaping project for us last year (sloped, wooded lot with erosion issues) and we’re so pleased with how everything turned out! They are attentive, responsive, and talented folks that take pride in doing skilled work and the results reflect that. Highly recommend.
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   JOHN NEEK 
 
 
 
  very nice and informative owner, honest too. Learned a lot from talking to him, great designer.
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   mike kerby 
 
 
 
  Ed Ball Landscape Architecture and team were great to work with. From design, project initiation, all the way through clean up and project close out, Ed and his team provided frequent communication, responsive and addressed concerns in a timely manner, offered suggestions and guidance when design questions emerged, and overall were easy to work with. Highly recommend EBLA of Northern Virginia for all your landscape design/maintenance needs.
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Tamara Rose 
 
 
 
  Our backyard had erosion, grading, and drainage issues, as well as, old patio/walkways that didn’t meet our family’s style or needs for activities & entertainment. We wanted to ensure our goals for each of these varying concerns was met so we chose to work with Ed as our Landscape Architect. His thorough design and construction process paired with his level of expertise and experience in the field gave us confidence in what we could expect. While working on the design, Ed guided us through decisions for our project while always keeping our goals and budget in mind. He was eager to answer all our questions as they came up. He was upfront in all the information he provided and what we could expect throughout the project’s process. His team maintained detailed and timely communication through both the design and construction phases, this included when we changed our timeline due to the pandemic. During that time we also realized we wanted to add a dry stream bed and increase the size of the patio. Ed and his team worked with us through those design changes and then any alterations that came up through construction to ensure the final product would satisfy our backyard needs. He was also very involved in the construction phases, coming by to check in on the team’s work, discuss the project with us, and answer any questions. Every team (demo/masonry/lighting etc) that worked on our project was highly skilled in their area of work. It was always clear that Ed expected high standards from anyone working on his projects. For us that ended up translating into a beautiful lighted paver patio and walkways, natural stone wall, dry stream bed with bolder steps, and surrounding sod. Our family has been thoroughly enjoying our new space especially since our drainage issues were resolved though the technical considerations Ed and his team put into each and every area of the backyard construction. Ed and his team then went on to provide communication and support beyond the end of our project to ensure followup on anything we needed once we started to see how the drainage performed. Overall, our family was so pleased and excited about our beautiful backyard upgrade and can say we truly enjoyed working with Ed and his team for this project. We would not hesitate to work with him again on another project or recommend him for your home landscape needs.
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Catherine Broome 
 
 
 
  Working with Ed was a dream. The completed project exceeded all of my expectations
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Jaime Matyas 
 
 
 
  I am not typically a person to write reviews, but I am so beyond happy with my experiences with Ed that I feel inclined to share how positively we feel about him and his team. We have now completed 3 projects with them, two were exclusively landscaping and one added a fire pit.   We have been thrilled with his process and the outcomes. Ed and his team have proven to be knowledgable, creative, flexible and reliable throughout the entirety of our projects.  I would highly recommend them.
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   David K. Mason 
 
 
 
  Ed Ball and his team were exceptional to work with.  We were very pleased with the communication, the level of craftsmanship, and the overall product.  We used him and his team for both hardscape and landscape projects, and have been very happy with all of their work.
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Essie Wagner 
 
 
 
  We really liked working with Ed and his team.  They were super-professional and did great work.  Now our back yard is a place we want to be, the steps are gorgeous, and the plants are so pretty.  We're so glad we chose to work with them.