A meticulous landscape plan by Stephen Wlodarczyk of McHale Landscape Design imparts sparkling curb appeal to a dilapidated Takoma Park bungalow
“It’s a remarkable transformation that captures storybook cottage style.”
— Stephen Wlodarczyk
| The front yard was neglected and overgrown; invasive bamboo largely hid the house from view. | The bamboo was painstakingly eradicated. The recently renovated home’s charming front façade is now visible. |
| A ratty gravel driveway interspersed with weeds occupied center stage in front of the house. | After the driveway was relocated to one side of the home, a broad front walkway of Pennsylvania flagstone took shape, culminating at a pedestal urn surrounded by cobblestone. Beyond, a welcoming porch and front door beckon. |
| Weeds dominated the front yard, overpowering two ornamental trees. The overgrowth spilled onto the sidewalk. | A Carderock stone retaining wall borders a garden nestled beneath redbud and weeping cherry trees that now have breathing room. Astilbe, heuchera and ferns bloom in their shade while a garden of lilies across the walkway enjoys sunshine. |
Landscape Design & Contracting: Stephen Wlodarczyk, PLA, McHale Landscape Design, Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
