Balancing Act
The four basic elements of nature—water, earth, fire and air—neatly come together in the rear terrace of a remodeled 1920s colonial in Northwest Washington….
Touch of Glamour
The first time the buyers of a Spa Creek home visited the property, their response was a resounding “no.” The home was dated and…
Set in Stone
At the picturesque spot where Old Man Creek flows into the Magothy River, a squared-off spit of land juts out. On it, a correspondingly…
Classic Style
It was a grand collaboration. A young couple with strong design instincts engaged architect Christian Zapatka and interior designer Andrew Law to transform their…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Garden Variety
Ed Ball Landscape Architecture creates outdoor spaces for all seasons Ed Ball Landscape Architecture offers full-service landscape design and construction services. Landscape architect Ed…
Al Fresco Escape
Fine Landscapes, Ltd., brings elegance and comfort to bear in a lush, bucolic landscape With more than 40 years’ experience, Fine Landscapes’ skilled designers…
Spa Living
Wheat’s Landscape creates an outdoor oasis with amenities galore Established in 1978, Wheat’s Landscape has evolved from a family lawn care service to a…
Bethesda Escape
Fine Earth Landscape designs a modern haven for outdoor entertaining Fine Earth Landscape specializes in residential design/build and landscape maintenance. For this project, the…
Urban Refuge
Goffin Gardens conjures a soothing retreat for a historic residence in the city Goffin Gardens designs harmonious and inviting outdoor spaces. Principal Katia Goffin…
Family Affair
Kane Landscapes, Inc., conjures resort-style living around an expansive backyard pool scape Kane Landscapes, Inc., provides landscape architecture and maintenance, focusing on the art…
Outdoor Aerie
McHale Landscape Design transforms a mundane lot into a versatile garden retreat McHale Landscape Design is a single-source landscape design/build/architecture firm boasting an experienced…
Raw + Refined
Unexpected contrasts fill the Bethesda residence architect David Jameson designed for himself, his wife Nancy and their two children, McKenzie and Jake. Raw and…
Life of the Party
Tom and Nancy Stout have always loved hosting parties, but it wasn’t easy in the Oakton home they shared for 18 years, where typical…
Innovative Landscape solutions
How top designers problem-solve Outdoor Aerie McHale Landscape Design transforms a mundane lot into a versatile garden retreat Family Affair Kane Landscapes, Inc., conjures…
Go with the Flow
1/ SMOOTH TRANSITION Great Falls clients hired Charles Owen of Fine Landscapes Ltd. to create a “transition” garden connecting an excavated portion of their…