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Landscaping on the Bay

HOW DO YOU TYPICALLY ADDRESS FLOODPLAIN AND SLOPING ISSUES WHEN LANDSCAPING ON THE WATER? Projects within floodplains and on steep slopes require a calculated approach—especially those located on waterfront properties. […]

Landscape: Top Pros

The following companies are some of the top pros for landscaping projects in the DC/MD/VA region. Click on the link to see projects and learn more about each of these […]

Top Trend

“Outside is the new inside,” declares realtor.com, alluding to what the site terms 2018’s major outdoor-living trend. Items that bring luxury décor outdoors are particularly popular—including the vast array of […]

Going Native

Eastern Redbud The Eastern redbud’s explosion of flowers lets you know spring has arrived, and its heart-shaped leaves turn yellow, gold and orange in fall. Virginia Sweetspire Fragrant, spire-shaped flowers […]

Courtyard Retreat

When the owners of a 25-acre property near Charlottesville decided to build a small estate, they brought the architect, builder and landscape architect together for a team dinner before work […]

Before+After: Landscape

Then Now A couple wanted play space for their kids and an area for outdoor entertaining. Their backyard was bisected by an awkward slope that was hard for the kids […]

City Oasis

A backyard garden in Kalorama posed some challenges for landscape architect Jennifer Horn, who was asked to transform it into a party-ready space with a touch of Asian flair. The […]

Editor’s Picks: Landscape

Meteo is an outdoor umbrella with a slim, modern profile. Designed for Kettal by Konstantin Grcic, it  operates manually or  via an integrated gas piston and is available through Contemporaria […]

Checklist: Landscape

Landscape installation work—including sprinkler systems and maintenance—can cost thousands of dollars. Using a qualified, professional contractor is a must to get value for your money and to ensure a return […]

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