The Water Source When a Virginia couple originally installed an irrigation system 18 years ago, their needs were extensive. Their newly landscaped property, with its fresh perennial gardens and […]
The Water Source When a Virginia couple originally installed an irrigation system 18 years ago, their needs were extensive. Their newly landscaped property, with its fresh perennial gardens and […]
Al Fresco Style Garden trends are shifting as homeowners become more discriminating about their choices of materials and plantings. Almost everyone now wants an outdoor “room” instead of a […]
A Sense of Drama Small yards often require ingenious design because there’s little space for all of the components a client wants. When the owners of a Bethesda residence […]
Luxe Outdoor Living Brand new houses are a dream for landscape designers: There’s no need to rip out overgrown trees or reconfigure existing hardscapes. They also allow designers to […]
Georgetown Modern In Georgetown, Federal style is giving way to the 21st century—at least at an R Street residence that is nearly all glass in front and back. The […]
A Timeless Design Gardens go in and out of fashion. When landscape architect Richard Arentz began work on a Northwest DC project several years ago, it was clearly out of […]
French Garden Flair When you think of French gardens, the elements that come to mind are wrought-iron fences, classic fountains, beautiful details and, of course, a place to relax […]
A Sense of Drama Small yards often require ingenious design because there’s little space for all of the components a client wants. When the owners of a Bethesda residence […]
Setting the Scene Like a stage set, a simple stone façade greets guests outside this Northwest DC home. Curious passersby might assume the structure is a museum or an embassy—until […]
Walnut Hill Landscape Company For homeowners seeking to transform their outdoor spaces by next spring, now is the time to start discussions with a landscape designer or architect. Allowing […]
A Seasonal Palette Visitors to Robyn Collins' garden cross two stone paths to reach a stream garden, where they can relax under a weeping willow. Interior designer Robyn Collins […]
A Romantic Retreat Built in 1836, the original home belonged to a ship’s pilot. A large serpentine bed of Knock Out roses causes cars almost to careen off the […]
Green Scene- Eco-Conscious Landscaping A green roof in Austin, Texas, designed by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower center. Photo by Philip HawkinsGreen, sustainable and eco-friendly are buzzwords on the […]
Creighton Farms When Jack Nicklaus first took a look at the 900 acres near Aldie, Virginia, that would become the luxurious country club-style community of Creighton Farms, he knew […]
Reston Pool Makeover It’s difficult to imagine why anyone would allow a pool contractor to locate unsightly pool equipment in plain view. Hiding the tanks and pipes and meters […]
Bethesda Pool Makeover A formal, imposing house calls for a formal-style landscape, and that’s one reason why the old swimming pool on this Bethesda property had to go. When […]