Bay Watch When designing a waterfront project near Annapolis, landscape architect Robert Hruby created an elliptical, infinity-edge pool that appears to flow seamlessly toward the Severn River and the Route […]
Bay Watch When designing a waterfront project near Annapolis, landscape architect Robert Hruby created an elliptical, infinity-edge pool that appears to flow seamlessly toward the Severn River and the Route […]
Shore Style Water World WORK OF ART Large-scale watercolor-style crabs sidle over Pottery Barn’s playful Crab Printed Beach Towel. Made of cotton, the towel measures 64 by 32 inches. $29.50; […]
Bazaar Fun in the Sun Sleek Seating BoConcept’s Adelaide dining collection imparts modern flair both indoors and out. The chairs—with or without arms—pair eucalyptus legs with polypropylene seats; the tabletop […]
Cachet On Walnut Hill When Penney Hubbard first contacted landscape photographer Roger Foley regarding her wish to do a book about her garden, he was a little skeptical. “A lot […]
In Harmony Poised on the banks of Harness Creek near Annapolis, a once-depleted property now harbors drifts of native grasses and perennials and a dazzling pool and pool house, surrounding […]
Al Fresco Style The owners of a 15-acre horse farm in Germantown who wanted the landscape to complement their traditional stone house hired designer Julie Patronik of McHale Landscape Design […]
Modern Aesthetic Clear and simple: A modern house requires a modern landscape. However, creating the exterior plan for this Bethesda residence was anything but. Mark Voelkel of Rolling Acres Landscape […]
Potomac Playground A formal garden in Potomac needed to reflect the style of the home—a grand, newly built residence designed to evoke a northern European manner. The house was under construction […]
2015 LCA Awards The Excellence in Landscape Awards, sponsored by the Landscape Contractors Association (LCA) of Maryland, DC, and Virginia, recognize exceptional garden design throughout the region. This annual competition […]
Ask the Pros Landscape Design What advice can you offer homeowners who are embarking on a landscaping project on the water? When beginning a landscape project on the water, homeowners […]
Lush + Exuberant Opening on October 17 at the National Building Museum, an exhibit titled “The New American Garden” will highlight the work of Wolfgang Oehme (1930-2011) and James van […]
Child's Play If the mark of a successful landscape is that it looks as though it’s been in place forever, then Scott Brinitzer’s recent project in McLean, Virginia, fits the […]
Ask the Pros: Landscape Architecture How do you create a landscape plan that best takes advantage of water views? A water view is a splendid asset, one that changes seasonally […]
Ask the Pros: Landscape Architecture What are best practices for selecting plant material for a project that’s in a critical area near the bay? Successful landscapes often use native plants. […]
Waterfront Oasis Sometimes unraveling challenges reap unexpected rewards. Such was the case when homeowners planning a new residence on Aberdeen Creek decided they wanted to live on the property during […]
LCA 2014 Awards The Excellence in Landscape Awards, sponsored by the Landscape Contractors Association (LCA) of Maryland, DC, and Virginia, recognize exceptional garden design throughout our region. This annual competition […]