Whether you’re a neophyte or seasoned green thumb, guided tours bring the region’s most luxuriant landscapes to life. Brookside Gardens, Wheaton This 50-acre escape nestled in Maryland’s Wheaton Regional Park […]

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For a family of four in historic Chevy Chase, Maryland, dining al fresco beneath a flourishing crape myrtle tree has brought far more than the delight of homegrown tomatoes and […]

From their serene new fireside patio, the owners of a stately, two-acre parcel in Alexandria can enjoy the complexity of the masterplan that infused their landscape with a multitude of […]

The owners of a cottage-style home overlooking Spa Creek in Annapolis called on McHale Landscape Design of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, to design and maintain the grounds of their one-third-acre property. […]

The new owners of a weekend retreat on the Wye River in Queenstown, Maryland, needed help transforming the once-unremarkable, five-acre grounds into an inviting oasis where they could entertain friends […]

Though their hillside cottage afforded sweeping views of the Magothy River, its residents were concerned about erosion on the steep waterfront embankment. They enlisted Hyattsville-based Clinton + Ries Landscape Architects […]

FLEX MODE Daylight, a new collection by Italian-Danish design duo GamFratesi, boasts a wide range of modular components to create customizable configurations for outdoor lounging. The pieces offer two seat […]

Verdant Views Classical design enhances a backyard haven In Virginia See More... Lush Rewards Expertly tended gardens elevate a McLean abode See More... Luxe Living Top-shelf amenities abound on a […]

A McLean property came with a luxurious home, but the small backyard patio left its new owners unimpressed. They turned to McHale Landscape Design to transform the one-plus-acre site into […]

On an elegant property maintained by Wheat’s Landscape, precision is its own reward—even when creating clean lines and sharply defined features presents dynamic challenges. The nearly two-acre landscape, completed in […]

A wooded, sloping lot in McLean made a smooth transition from dull yard to enticing gathering space with a few neat additions, including a rustic, stone-walled swimming pool with a […]

For landscape architect Jennifer Horn of Horn & Co., the success of a project on a tight lot in Northwest Washington turned on the fate of a century-old sycamore tree. […]

The 2024 Excellence in Landscape Awards are sponsored by the Landscape Contractors Association of Maryland, DC and Virginia. Four winning projects are spotlighted here   DECADE AWARDS McHale Landscape Design—Chaneyville […]

Describe rules of thumb for designing a fire pit. While traditional fireplaces are more intimate, designed for two to four, fire pits are great for entertaining parties of five to […]

This is my happy place,” declares Sharon Cox, gesturing to dining room windows that overlook Breton Bay, a tributary of the Potomac River in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. “Almost every […]