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Here in our region, we are blessed with many options for putting down roots – from rolling countryside to manicured suburbs, city brownstones and townhomes. Each has its own appeal, yet the latter is booming in popularity with homeowners who don’t want to spend their weekends walking behind a lawnmower. Townhomes and DC brownstones […]
It’s planting season in the DMV, and garden centers are packed with colorful plants of all shapes and sizes, tempting us to stuff our carts with blooms. While mixing and matching is encouraged and creates more interesting landscapes and flower beds, a little knowledge goes a long way to building lasting results. As you navigate […]
Last year as we complied with stay-at-home guidance, one of the trends that developed was the resurgence of the home vegetable garden. It was beautiful to see people carving out sunny corners of their yards and patios to try their hand at home-grown tomatoes and fresh herbs. The trend in home gardening continues this year, […]
Is there a thermostat “war” in your home? Do you and another member of your household disagree about the ideal temperature? Is your disagreement fueled by the heating bill? Most likely, the temperature of your home is fluctuating during the day, even if the thermostat stays put. Southern-facing rooms or those with more windows vary […]
As winter approaches, it seems hard to imagine that we should be planning for spring – it feels so far away! Yet, daffodils and tulips will usher in a new growing season in less than four months, so now is the best time to begin planning your outdoor project. While the pandemic disrupted all of […]
Thinking about building an outdoor kitchen? Great, then you will definitely want to check out these 7 questions that Ed Ball of Ed Ball Landscape Architeture recommends you think about before you begin designing or building it. 1. How are you going to use the space? The first thing you are going to need to […]