There’s often a love-hate relationship with deer wandering through home landscapes. On the one hand, they are beautiful, graceful creatures whose ancestors roamed free before the advent of the...
Rising energy costs and environmental concerns are driving more and more homeowners to consider alternative ways to operate their homes. Thankfully, the increased demand, coupled with technological advancements, means...
If you’re a purist, you may think that wood decks are the only way to build. They are natural, offer many choices in wood types and finishes, and materials...
Balancing elements throughout a landscape plan is the hallmark of beautiful design. Every landscape aims to have the right portion of hardscape, organic materials, wood, metal, open and planted...
No matter if your neighbors are close enough to touch or more than an acre away, we all want to feel like we are tucked into our own sanctuary...
It seems evident that something as organic as a landscape would also be good for the environment, but that’s not necessarily the case. Since we can have plant species...
Synthetic turf used to get a bad rap. The “fake grass” of decades ago looked cheap, shiny, and, well, nothing like the real thing. Today that is far from...
A backyard pool is a popular request among homeowners who want to add luxury and enjoyment to their homes. Yet, the dream of having a pool is often met...
Here in our region, we are blessed with many options for putting down roots – from rolling countryside to manicured suburbs, city brownstones and townhomes. Each has its own...
It’s planting season in the DMV, and garden centers are packed with colorful plants of all shapes and sizes, tempting us to stuff our carts with blooms. While mixing...
