Imagine stepping into your backyard and seeing beautifully-tiered gardens, elegant stonework, and perfectly-leveled patios—all seamlessly integrated into your landscape. Behind the scenes of this sophisticated outdoor design lies one essential feature: the retaining wall. Far from being purely functional, retaining walls are architectural elements that add structure, dimension, and beauty to your property. Whether you’re […]
A dramatic slope can feel like a liability—steep mowing angles, soil runoff, and square footage that seems off-limits. But with thoughtful hillside landscaping, that incline becomes an opportunity: layered garden rooms, panoramic decks, artistic stairways, and erosion-smart plantings. The ideas in this guide come from decades of real-world experience designing hillside landscapes across Maryland, Northern […]
