When talking about landscaping and gardens, it helps to view the overall design as two parts that make up a whole composition. First, we can look at the ways landscape designers use artful groupings of trees, shrubs, flowering plants and grasses to create living compositions. The greenscape is the dynamic part of the composition because […]
Striking a Balance Between Natural and Cultivated Landscapes in Loudoun County
As landscape architects, we know that elegant landscaping contributes to the appeal and market value of a home. But how does the natural setting of a community contribute to its appeal? We set out to answer this question in a four-part series of blog articles. The previous three installments explored the fine points of Chevy […]
How Native Landscape Features Support Market Value in Great Falls
This article is the third in our four-part series exploring the ways that the natural setting of a community affects its desirability, attracts residents, and sustains value over time. To gather the most informed opinions for this Q&A style set of articles, we’ve been contacting experienced real estate professionals who work, and sometimes live, in […]
The Landscape of Neighborhood & Community
How Native Landscape Affects Neighborhood Appeal in Potomac Surrounds works in many different sorts of neighborhoods. The types of projects we undertake in places like Potomac, Great Falls or McLean can be quite expansive due to lot size and the natural landscape setting of the various communities. Projects in these communities are significantly different in […]
Market Value & Aesthetic Appeal: The Landscapes of Aspirational Neighborhoods
How Natural and Constructed Terrain Sustains Value When we think of landscaping, we tend to think of individual homes and their immediate surroundings, the outdoor environments that we cultivate. We know that elegant landscape design contributes to the appeal and market value of a home. But how do the landscapes of towns or neighborhoods support […]