Landscaping in Brookland, DC

Local Landscaping in Brookland, Washington

Brookland, in 20017, is known as Little Rome for Catholic University, the Basilica of the National Shrine and the religious houses around them. Unlike most of the inner city, its streets, including Newton, Otis, Perry and Quincy, are lined with detached frame houses, Victorians, bungalows and foursquares, many with front porches and yards on all sides. The 12th Street NE corridor has shops, and the Brookland-CUA Metro and the Metropolitan Branch Trail run along the west edge. Lots range from compact to generous, often with old chain link fences, mature trees and uneven ground.

Many Brookland owners are upgrading older yards for the first time in decades. Typical jobs include new fencing lines softened with shrubs, native and pollinator gardens, vegetable beds, paver patios, sod and lawn renovation, and tree work on aging maples, oaks and silver maples. Water from neighboring lots and old downspouts often collects in low corners, so drainage is part of many plans. Side yards that were never used become paths, seating areas or planted borders once the overgrowth is cleared.

Large trees on private lots are protected under District rules, so check before removing one. Stormwater programs such as RiverSmart Homes may qualify for some owners, so check the rules before planning a rain garden or new shade tree. One call connects you with a local pro who works Brookland yards of every size.