A pergola is a structure in the landscape that consists of posts supporting rafters across the top. Pergolas are often found with vines or plant material growing up and over the structure. They are a great addition to the landscape and can either stand-alone or be attached to a home, providing a connection between spaces and create a sitting area or outdoor room. Read more »
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Chapel Valley Awarded 2 National Awards and 2 Regional Awards
Chapel Valley Landscape recently received two National Awards at the Green Industry Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. The awards were present by PLANET, the Professional Landcare Network, an international association serving lawn care professionals, exterior maintenance contractors, installation/design/build professionals, and interiorscapers.
We were awarded a National Award in the category of Residential Design/Build for a Private Residence in St. Michaels, Maryland and a National Award in the Residential Landscape Maintenance category for a Private Residence in Baltimore, Maryland. Read more »
Chapel Valley Designs & Installs A Natural Learning Garden at the Congressional Schools of Virginia
Chapel Valley Landscape Company has partnered with The Congressional Schools of Virginia located in Falls Church to install their new “Giant’s Reading Garden”. The project included the design and installation of new landscaping for the area at the school located on Sleepy Hollow Road.
The “Giant’s Reading Garden” is the first phase of an overall landscape plan for The Outdoor Learning Center and Discovery Trail. Congressional Schools of Virginia considers these areas “A 40- Acre Opportunity… To Learn… To Play…To Grow” for the students which range in age from pre-school to 8th grade. Read more »
Chapel Valley Landscape is Honored with Two National Awards
Chapel Valley Landscape recently received two National Awards at the Green Industry Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. The awards were present by PLANET, the Professional Landcare Network, an international association serving lawn care professionals, exterior maintenance contractors, installation/design/build professionals, and interiorscapers.
Since our founding in 1968 Chapel Valley has received over 250 Awards for our work with design, installation, and maintenance. Read more »
Preparing for Drought Conditions
In this region we can be exposed to drought conditions. We can’t change the weather, but we can design a landscape plan to ensure optimal plant health and an attractive setting for your residence. Read more »
Partnership with Baltimore Based Non-Profit Organization Results In Design and Installation of New Landscaping at Tuerk House Main Campus
Chapel Valley Landscape Company, headquartered in Woodbine, Maryland, recently partnered with the Tuerk House, a non- profit substance abuse treatment provider, in Baltimore, Maryland, to transform and enhance the appearance of the main campus. The $35,000 in-kind gift project included the design and installation of new landscaping at the Tuerk House facility located at 730 Ashburton Street in West Baltimore. Read more »
Internships Can Help Define Your Strengths and Interests
It all started a few years ago when I decided to attend a Career Fair for students in the College of Agriculture at Penn State. My goal was to make some connections and explore what opportunities were available after graduating from college. At this time I realized I was lacking in physical, hands-on experience in the landscape field. It was odd; I was working to complete a degree in Landscape Contracting, having never worked in the field. That was when I knew I needed to get to work; I needed to participate in an internship program. Read more »
Getting it Right – Profile: J. Landon Reeve IV, Chapel Valley Landscape Company
by Leslie McGuire, managing editor Landscape Contractor
J. Landon Reeve IV, Founder, Chapel Valley Landscape Company.
Landon Reeve is the founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Chapel Valley Landscape Company, an exterior design/build/manage landscape firm serving Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC.
As an entrepreneur committed to landscape excellence, Reeve actively worked with the Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA), now PLANET, and Landscape Contractors Association MD-DC-VA (LCA) to improve industry training and set higher standards of professional excellence. Read more »