A well-designed patio extends the home and supports everyday outdoor living. Yet many patios fall short because of rushed decisions or incomplete planning.
Common Residential Landscape Design Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Designing a residential landscape should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Yet many outdoor spaces fall short because of early planning missteps. These mistakes often affect how the landscape functions, looks, and matures over time.
The Importance of Year-Round Lawn Care for a Healthy Landscape
When each season gets the right attention, your lawn supports nearby plantings, strengthens outdoor living spaces, and helps the entire residential landscape feel more connected. This year-round approach builds resilience that lasts far longer than any single treatment.
2026 Landscape Trends That Shape Healthier, More Resilient Outdoor Spaces
Landscape trends evolve as homeowners look for spaces that feel personal, sustainable, and easy to maintain. Many trends focus on resilience and better use of natural resources, while others highlight comfort and technology in outdoor living spaces.
Edible Garden Design & Patios That Support a Kitchen Garden
There’s nothing quite like cooking with ingredients you’ve grown yourself. Imagine stepping outside your back door to gather basil for pasta, snip mint for tea, or pick a ripe tomato for tonight’s salad. With thoughtful garden design and patio design, your outdoor space can become a productive, beautiful kitchen garden that brings food and flavor within arm’s reach.
Patio Design for Entertaining: Seating Flows, Fire & Water Features
A well-designed patio does more than complete your landscape. It sets the stage for connection, comfort, and memorable gatherings. Whether you host weekend barbecues, intimate dinners, or lively summer parties. Your patio design can shape how guests move, relax, and enjoy the outdoors.
How a Landscape Designer Transforms Your Vision into Reality
We specialize in helping homeowners navigate the unique needs of each season. Below, we’ve outlined a fall and winter maintenance checklist tailored to Maryland’s climate, along with insight into how McHale keeps landscapes beautiful and healthy year-round. With the right seasonal care, your property will thrive.
Seasonal Landscaping Tips for Maryland Homeowners: Fall & Winter Edition
We specialize in helping homeowners navigate the unique needs of each season. Below, we’ve outlined a fall and winter maintenance checklist tailored to Maryland’s climate, along with insight into how McHale keeps landscapes beautiful and healthy year-round. With the right seasonal care, your property will thrive.
Is a Master Plan Right for You? The Benefits of a Long-Term Landscape Strategy
When it comes to transforming your outdoor space, a unified vision makes all the difference. At McHale Landscape Design, we approach every project with strategy and purpose, beginning with a comprehensive Master Plan. This plan is more than a drawing, it’s a long-term roadmap that brings your property to life.
Demystifying Drainage: Landscape Water Management Solutions in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
very homeowner wants a beautiful, thriving residential landscape, but poor drainage often undermines that dream in ways you might not notice right away. Water pooling near foundations, soggy lawns after rain, or erosion washing away topsoil can be frustrating and costly.








