In early 2020, Montebello's entrance was upgraded with new landscaping outside the front gate.
In October 2020, Montebello was awarded the 2020 Mary Thonen Beautification Award by the Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation.
In early 2023 new plantings were installed on the hillside facing residents and visitors as they come through the gate.
For more background information, see articles in the Montebello Times and a slide show presented to the Board.
Board Approves Front Gate Plantings January 2020
Front Entrance Planting Design, slide show of October 2019 proposal to the Board
Front Hillside Improvements Approved October 2022
After new landscaping
Before removal of the dirt hill