Grand Awards

This was a very unique project comprising a 17th century home combined with a modern addition and structures, including a portico and a pool house. We created a private entrance gate with a circular driveway leading up to the home; renovated the in-ground swimming pool; and installed a Japanese Garden, masonry walls, steps and walkways, and plantings throughout the property. As our passion is creating “resort-like spaces” this played a substantial role in the design as we aimed to create defined spaces that felt like a personal oasis for the client, whether they are entertaining a group of people or casually relaxing at their home. We incorporated a variety of materials, finishes, and landscape lighting that we felt would complement each other while also being cautious to not over design in order to retain the existing natural and minimal aesthetic.

We were brought on to this project because the client was not completely satisfied with an existing pool, spa, and pool deck. The site felt dull and outdated. Our goal for this project was to create a space that the family was excited about and wanted to use, whether they were enjoying a relaxing day at home or having groups of people over to entertain. To achieve the look we were going for, we removed the existing pool deck, added limestone paving and a raised limestone patio to house the spa, added a bluestone border to the pool deck and bluestone caps for all of the masonry walls, incorporated automatic fire bowls for visual interest and a modern flair, updated existing walkways, added landscape lighting, and incorporated a new planting plan for the space.

This Great Falls project includes a semi-inground pool, monolith water feature, pavilion with wood-burning fireplace, retaining walls, and patios. Highlights include the exceptional craftmanship of the stone work, featuring thick building stone throughout as well as the dense perennial plantings. The overall feel is one of restful seclusion despite the near proximity of neighbors. The homeowners recently shared that they use the space daily in all but the bitterest of cold weather and that the project has added to their lives in ways that far exceed what they expected.

Fabulous

This renovated circa 1910 historic home has old charm with a modern farmhouse feel. The project included the demolition of an old chicken coop, outhouse, and porches and the installation of new stone porches, a screened porch, a stone patio, an outdoor kitchen, a pergola, a kitchen garden, a stormwater retention area, a front walk, parking areas, paths, and redesigned fencing. The outdoor kitchen was inspired by the client’s passion for their Greek heritage. We selected stone that closely resembles the pizza oven built by their grandfather in Greece. An open spit was incorporated for slow roasting lamb, rustic cedar was used for the pergola, and forged historic replica iron fixtures adorn the wooden cabinetry for an authentic feel

The project involved demolishing an existing porch and pillar and installing a stone porch, brick steps, a stone dining patio, a stone raised bed, a brick firepit area, a drainage infrastructure, a custom water feature, sod, landscaping, and lighting. From wide wraparound steps and traditional stone and brick masonry to a simplistic wooden trellis, the combination of materials provides a timeless elegance. Mature trees and additional screening plants outside the existing fence help to create intimacy within the space. A blend of traditional, noninvasive landscaping and native plants was used to provide colorful, textural, all-season appeal.

David’s Nursery Exmore, VA • 757-442-7000

Homestead Gardens Davidsonville, MD • 443-607-1919

Latham’s Nursery Monroe, NC • 800-481-8768

Quality Greenhouse & Perennial Farm Dillsburg, PA • 717-432-8900

Sepers Nursery Newfield, NJ • 856-691-0597

Zirkle’s Nursery Bridgeton, NJ • 856-207-3548