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Within this section you will find photographs of completed projects as well as the original drawings for the projects. We find that some people find it challenging to visualize the concept drawings as it relates to the finished project. We hope by providing you with the drawings and photographs it will help you determine what your project will look like when it is completed. At the end of each listing below
you will have the ability to view the photographs for project.

A historic structure is renovated and included a new one-story addition for a modern and growing family.  A Master Landscape Plan was established for the property and is being implemented in phases.  A safe area for children to play and evergreen screening were established early. Original hardscape materials were reused and combined with new to achieve an “old world look”.  Maintenance is minimized and seasonal plantings are enhanced by an irrigation system.  Lighting systems, including custom made fixtures, further enhance the ambience of this historic setting.
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A large rural property features an area for a pool that functions as the prime party space during the summer and out of sight during the winter.  The organic shaped pool within a garden includes a waterfall, grotto and heated spa.  The pool is nestled into the hillside for a sense of privacy and overlooks a long blooming summer perennial border garden and nearby pond.  The adjacent pool house, pergola and cabana invite everyone in the family to an entire day of fun in the sun.
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A six acre estate was totally renovated and included an extensive addition, a second driveway access, a pool house, a heated pool with waterfalls and dive rock, and a hornbeam allee leading to an oval lawn and tea house.  Over two hundred mature trees were planted, a twenty-five foot magnolia was relocated, and over two acres of perennials and groundcovers were established to create a one of a kind resort like environment. Click here to view master plan and photographs for this project.

A sixteen-foot by sixty-foot courtyard was transformed from an unusable outdoor space to a true outdoor room.  Two large trees were preserved while the entire drainage, irrigation and lighting systems were replaced and updated.  A series of terraces and stairs lead to the main entertainment space which is surrounded by seasonally and texturally interesting plantings.  The views within were enhanced as well as the views down onto the garden from above.  The inside extends outside easily and comfortably.
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A new stone home is seamlessly fitted to the rural countryside including an existing barn.  A new driveway serpentines its way to the compound and terminates at a courtyard framed by the structures old and new.  Plantings were simple and were placed to reinforce the linkage established between the structures and the site.  Several large existing trees were preserved and frame the farmland views that extend from the house.  The landscape compliments the relaxed retreat-like country setting.
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This new home was recently built on an existing one-third acre waterfront property with spectacular views to the Magothy River and Chesapeake Bay.  State environmental requirements for waterfront property include maximizing native plants and minimizing impervious area.  The result is two distinct landscape characters that when juxtaposed with each other reinforce the sense of place…. strong architectural arrangements of plantings in the front and organic arrangement of plantings and terraces in the rear.  The bosque of Crepe Myrtle reduce the scale of the front of the house improving the sense of welcome.  An eleven by nineteen foot heated pool and spa with a swim jet fits into the terraces and overlooks the bay. Click here to view master plan and photographs for this project.