Private Retreat
Living on the water has undeniable allure, but for the owners of an Annapolis property, this enviable position also posed a need for privacy….
Outdoor Oasis
As they were embarking on the renovation of a Chevy Chase home, Studio Z Design Concepts tapped Rolling Acres to collaborate on the project,…
The Great Outdoors: Zen Sanctuary
An involved client and a contoured site that was a “landscape architect’s dream” were the inspirations for landscape designer Phil Kelly of McHale to…
The Great Outdoors: Woodland Style
Landscape designer Morgan Washburn of Botanical Decorators faced a daunting challenge: His clients wanted a pool for entertaining on their heavily wooded lot in…
The Great Outdoors: Greenhouse Effect
A charming cedar-and-glass conservatory creates a focal point in a McLean landscape project by Howard Cohen of Surrounds, Inc. Initially, “the client just wanted a…
The Great Outdoors: River View
When Michael Prokopchak of Walnut Hill Landscape Company took on this project in Edgewater, Maryland, he was given a firm five-month deadline. The owners,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Inside Out
A new open-air pavilion, rock garden and lily pond distinguish this award-winning project by The Landscape Group; photography by Steve Mendler. The garden is…
California Contemporary to European Traditional
When the timber retaining walls on his patio began to rot, Landon Reeve, founder and owner of Chapel Valley Landscape Company, decided it was…
The Great Outdoors
Chapel Valley Landscape Company. Photo by Roger Foley. Homeowners are increasingly asking landscape architects and designers for complete outdoor entertaining areas and eco-friendly landscape…