The IBISWorld Landscaping Services Industry Research Report published in March 2017 shows an increase in demand for landscape contractors from residential and non-residential clients. It reports that the need for landscaping services has grown in the past five years thanks to stronger domestic housing and property markets. In addition, more owners of homes, commercial properties, and public spaces want to have green areas, yards, pathways, and patios to beautify their properties. Read more »
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The Fine Art of Landscape Architecture
Landscape architecture will enhance any property, and choosing the right landscaping to give your property the perfect look takes a bit of creativity and savvy. But finding the right professional to get that perfect landscape architecture for your big project can often be challenging. Aspects such as budgetary restraints, experience and the type of project can all have an impact on finding the landscape architect that’s right for you. Read more »
Specific or Broad? Landscape Management
Landscape Management is the profession that designs, builds and maintains outdoor and indoor environments. It could involve installing and maintaining lighting on your property. Landscape management would cover irrigation and water effects as well. This term is as broad as your landscape allows it to be. Read more »
6 Landscaping Trends You’ll Want to Try in 2017
Much like hairdressers know which bobs and weaves will be big this season, landscapers know which hedges and patio sets are poised to take off.
Every year, the National Association of Landscape Professionals gathers insight on consumer demand from its 100,000 members and marries it with research on lifestyle preferences and technological innovations.
The result is a report of trends reflecting what’s all the rage in outdoor living. Here are six trending design ideas you may want to adopt in 2017. Read more »
Handling Landscape Irrigation for your Property
Chapel Valley Landscape Company has performed an extensive array of landscaping services throughout regions of Maryland, Virginia, and Georgia. Very few companies throughout the nation have been honored to complete the magnitude of commercial and residential services with which Chapel Valley has performed.
By treating every client as their highest priority, Chapel Valley ensures that their first impression will never be their last impression. Read more »
Landscaping For Resale and Current Trends
*This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Rosslyn resident. Please submit your questions to him via email for response in future columns. Read more »
Spring Showers Yield Summer Flowers
*Water Management is a practice that involves a lot of criteria. Collection methods can have tainted water, but systems are used to collect pure rainwater that can be used to benefit your landscape.
April is a bountiful month that brings out the rubber boots, rain showers, and seasonal blooms. It’s also a great time to have a conversation about rainwater collection. Read more »
Landscape Architects Transform YOUR Vision into Brilliant, Useable Outdoor Space….
“How to Find the Right Landscape Architect for YOU…”
*Face it, why take a chance on a landscape architect who isn’t from your area? Small changes in weather patterns may not seem significant, but your plantings surely notice everything, as they are constantly exposed to the outdoor elements. Read more »
Chapel Valley Helps Out Versability Resources in Norfolk, VA
On March 9th, Chapel Valley Landscape Company leaned a generous hand to VersAbility Resources to perform a complete landscape renovation on a home that houses the disabled. Read more »
Landscape Architects – Nature’s Visual Artists
Enter any showcase home and you will be delighted with fine art displays, paintings on the walls, and sculptures upon pedestals. As you stroll through each room of impeccable interior design, you will also feast your eyes upon select pieces of furniture that are also considered works of functional art: a Louis the XIV bureau or Carlo Bugatti writing desk. The work of artists can even be seen in the glassware and dinnerware that frequent the cupboards and dinner tables of luxury homes. Should this grand display of artisan craftsmanship cease the moment you step outside into the garden? Not at all. That is because most tasteful homes understand that a landscape architect is also a visual artist.