Jeff Jones, owner of Classic Stonescaping & Gardens, has over 10 years of experience with landscaping and hardscaping (stone walls, patios, steps) design and installation in the Washington DC metropolitan area. He has established an excellent reputation for quality, craftsmanship, and superior customer service. His carefully developed relationships with local providers of stone materials and nurseries ensures a great selection of quality materials at affordable prices. Having grown up in Falls Church, Jeff exhibits a unique respect for the mature neighborhoods found in northern Virginia and he thoughtfully blends in his design concepts, creating beautiful outdoor spaces that look appropriate in their surroundings.
Jeff's prior experience includes working for over 10 years in the architecture and interior design industry. As a Senior Associate for VOA Associates, a large international architecture firm; he managed multiple large design projects for clients, such as, Gallup Poll, Wilderness Society, Marriott Center for Association Leadership, CellularOne, and others. Having also worked for a small, local, residential architecture firm he worked closely with individual home owners to design their personal spaces. The experience gained from designing and managing projects and working with clients to take their ideas and turn them into beautiful spaces flowed perfectly into his love for the outdoors and establishing his own landscape company. Much of his initial work in landscape design was grow by "practicing" in his own backyard, where Jeff created a beautiful outdoor living area for his own family in his down time.
Jeff and his family live in Falls Church where both he, and his wife grew up. They are enjoying watching their kids attend the same Fairfax County Public Schools that they attended. Jeff has enjoyed working with their elementary school, Bailey's Elementary for the Arts and Sciences. His company has partnered with Bailey's, working with their science department to establish and maintain an outdoor science classroom. In addition to Baileys, Jeff has been responsible for designing and completing multiple projects for the Fairfax County Park Authority. Several of these are at Greenspring Gardens Park, such as the boulder island and pergola at the ponds, the entrance circle flagstone walk and stone walls, and the rose garden path. Jeff has also been involved with the seminar series that the park offers to the public in which we demonstrated how to construct a variety of dry set elements.
Jeff and his family love spending time together and visiting their extended family that live in the area. They are also big fans of the Outerbanks, NC and rooting for the Redskins and the Capitals.
Alex Straker is the Project Manager for Classic Stonescaping & Gardens. Alex brings 6 years of experience in landscaping and hardscaping in both design and installation. Over the years Alex has worked and collaborated closely with homeowners to enhance their residential spaces throughout the Washington DC Metropolitan area. With each completed project, Alex has continually proven to homeowners that his work is of high quality, affordable, and aesthetically pleasing as well as functional. Alex has a reputation of establishing trusting and loyal relationships with both clients and local providers.
Alex is highly skilled in building and creating custom outdoor spaces and features (patios, walkways, stone fire places, water features, walls) and is experienced in problem solving with many common home issues (drainage, erosion, leveling). He learned the craft of landscaping and hardscaping through continual hard work, hands on experience and the desire to learn how to do more. When Alex began his work with in this field he continually showed strength and passion. He continuously works on every aspect of projects from labor to design.
Alex brings a natural eye for design and flow to each project that exhibits a balance of functionality and aesthetics. When conceptualizing and collaborating with homeowners Alex uses a multi faceted approach to provide them with exceptional customer service and a final product that meets their needs. His work combines the natural beauty of the stone, flora, and the existing environment along with individual desires.
Alex has exceptional craftsmanship and skill in working with stone. He studied the craft of dry laid stone masonry from a master stone mason who instilled the passion for stone work in each Classic Stonescaping project. Alex has taught workshops and classes in the area for local stone enthusiasts who wish to create their own pieces of functional stonework.
Alex and his fiance live together in northern Virginia. Together they enjoy exploring the outdoors, eating great food from local spots and playing sports. Alex is an avid rock climber and runner. He frequents West Virginia and other areas with his fiance and friends to climb and camp. Currently, Alex is finishing his B.S. in Government and International Politics.