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 »

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.

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Three Winter Landscaping Architect Green Ideas

The Washington D.C. area is known for mild winters with little snow, and redirecting stormwater from southern hurricane weather can be an ongoing reason to hire a landscape architect. However, if you think that the only other thing a landscape architect is working during the winter is an elaborate holiday lighted displays, prepare to be surprised. In this article, there are three green projects conducted by landscape architects that are ideal to start in the fall or winter instead of summer or spring. Read more »

Maryland Native Plants Used by Landscape Designer

When you walk through your landscaping, do you see just plants? Or do you see plants that have history and stories? If all you see are plants, why not add plants to your landscape that are native to Maryland, and have a story to tell? Think about the conversations you can have as your guests walk through your landscape or sit on your patio and you point out plants declared the focus of the year for Maryland. If you have children, think about the historical perspective you are adding to your landscape. Read more »

Landscape Designer Specializing in Plants that Repel Bugs

You have probably noticed the weather this winter is mild. Mild weather can mean more bugs in the springtime. Nobody wants more bugs in their yard and near their house since that means more bug spray on our skin and on our plants. No need to worry with a landscape designer that understands bug problems. At Chapel Valley Landscape we not only specialize in making your landscape look great, we also specialize in knowing what plants will work best in your yard. This includes plants that repel bugs. Read more »