McHale Landscape Design’s Mike Miller recalls one particular pool renovation in Crownsville, Md., in which space constraints were optimized to create an entirely new aesthetic. The semi-wooded property featured a house on the water at the end of a long drive. An...
This summer, many discerning homeowners will begin to think about creating a fresh look for their landscape, and will enlist the services of a professional contractor to reevaluate their property and make suggestions for improvement and reinvention. And while the sky...
According to Sandra Moffatt, custom pergolas have become increasingly popular over the last 10 years. “[Pergolas provide a] way to add feel and flare to your home without breaking the bank,” she says. As the Construction Division Manager for McHale Landscape Design,...
With 32 years of experience in the landscape industry as a Landscape Designer – including 22 working with McHale Landscape Design - Julie Patronik has first-hand knowledge of what design can achieve when done properly. Starting out as an assistant to a Landscape...
Acquisition of Well-Established Residential Landscape Company Bucks Trend of Commercial Mergers UPPER MARLBORO, October 29, 2018 – McHale Landscape Design, a high-end residential design-build landscape contractor operating in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia...
Outdoor kitchen designs have gradually transcended the typical backyard barbecue to become expanded living spaces that range from the leisurely to the luxurious. Immaculate stone, steel, and concrete configurations can create an ideal spot to eat, escape, and...
Less than a week after a Valentine’s Day, Maryland residents received an impromptu taste of summer, with back-to-back 78 degree days. Skies were blue, the sun was shining, and many high-end homeowners were abruptly reminded they had lawns and gardens that would soon...
There are a number of DIY projects around a home. Landscape design is not one of them. Meticulous stonework and elaborate hardscaping are not exactly weekend hobbies. Selecting the best native plantings for your home’s ecosystem is not a simply a matter of what looks...
Entry courtyards and arrival courts have become increasingly popular with owners of high-end luxury homes. They originally rose to prominence in the southwest, where they offer ventilation and cooling properties, but are growing in prominence throughout the country –...
Hosting a Thanksgiving dinner outdoors? Why not? It worked for the Pilgrims. Believe it or not, more and more homeowners are planning holiday parties in their custom outdoor kitchens. And while the potential for a cold snap is ever-present in the Mid-Atlantic in late...