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Transforming a Riverside Oasis: Blending Function with Aesthetics

A short drive from Annapolis, Maryland, leads to a new riverside landscape near Chesapeake Bay. For three years, McHale Landscape Design, Inc., based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, transformed this property into an oasis, featuring swaths of native plants, rain gardens, and modern plantings that match the new house. Their efforts led to them earning a […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Crafting a Dream Rooftop Terrace

Since 1886, this eight-story building has been a dream location in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts. With proximity to downtown and the Boston Common park, the residents have access to amazing views and amenities. Shortly after moving to Boston, one family wanted to take the dream further by creating a rooftop terrace to entertain guests […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Creating a Vibrant Neighborhood Park

In the heart of Providence, Rhode Island, you’ll find a vibrant neighborhood with a new park. Since the 1970s, this underutilized property was full of vacant buildings that were an eyesore for the community, leading the owners to redevelop the site. As plans got underway, the property owner, Cornish Associates, chose Landscape Creations of RI, […]

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LEEDing the Way: Pursuing Green Building Certifications for Landscape Projects

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is one of the most comprehensive certifications out there, denoting whether a building is energy- and resource-efficient. Most consider indoor elements to be the most important, but landscaping and outdoor influences carry equal weight. LEED Certification Requirements and Credits LEED certification criteria vary based on the type of […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Creating an Ultimate Outdoor Space

This apartment complex near the harbor in Baltimore, Maryland, has the complete outdoor space. On the third floor, you’ll find a courtyard for gatherings, along with a separate, more secluded garden. A pool offers stunning harbor views from the ground level, while new plantings of shrubs, trees, and perennials soften the perimeter of this city […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Crafting an Urban Sunken Garden

This sunken garden is the first of its kind in Columbus, Ohio. For many years, it was the home of a bank lobby; then, it was transformed into a unique green space that drew inspiration from other urban parks, like the High Line in New York. Environmental Management Services, Inc. (EMI), based in Plain City, […]

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2024 Judges’ Award: Developing A Sustainable Oasis for Office Workers

Metropolitan Park, Amazon’s second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, features two 22-story office buildings, including 65,000 square feet of street-level retail and almost four acres of new and renovated public spaces. Amazon sought to provide a superior experience for both employees working inside the building and community members who enjoy the park and local small business […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Crafting A Smooth Transition

This unique home provides a blend of nature and sophistication along the coast of Rhode Island. With several ecosystems on the property, the owners wanted a smooth transition from their luxurious home to the natural ocean view. They worked with Landscape Creations, based in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, to fill their needs. For over a year, […]

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Landscapes of the Month: A Feature for Every Season

This Flower Mound, Texas, home has almost every outdoor feature you can imagine, like a putting green, pool, and cabana. Before this vision came to life, the owners dreamed of having a backyard destination they could enjoy with friends and family. To make their dream a reality, they worked with Complete Landsculpture, based in Dallas, […]

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Myatt Landscaping & Construction Restores Raleigh Iron Works

When a building becomes dilapidated, it’s often torn down to make way for the new. This is not the case for Raleigh Iron Works, located in Raleigh, North Carolina. This historic space has been reclaimed and transformed into a mixed-use development. In 2021, Jamestown & Grubb Ventures Services broke ground on Raleigh Iron Works and […]

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