Masonry: The Foundation of Lasting Outdoor Beauty
Walkways, patios, retaining walls, and more; masonry and hardscaping are essential elements of any successful landscape design project. McHale’s landscaping stonework features hand-chiseled materials, imported stones, and other unique resources tailored to each project. Our expert masonry team delivers results that exceed expectations and elevate every landscape with craftsmanship and precision. These pieces are visually striking and built to last, using the finest and most durable materials available. They provide a solid foundation or a custom, personal touch – whatever your landscaping vision demands.
At McHale Landscape Design, masonry is more than a construction method, it’s a craft.Â
Whether you’re building elegant patios, winding walkways, or structural retaining walls, expert masonry brings both durability and timeless appeal to any landscape. For over four decades, we’ve built custom stonework and brickwork features that define and elevate residential properties across the DMV from our offices in Annapolis, Easton, Clarksburg, Upper Marlboro, and McLean.
Masonry lies at the heart of many great hardscape ideas. It forms the bones of an outdoor living space, providing structure, rhythm, and contrast to the softer elements of the landscape. From natural stone terraces to hand-laid brick borders, our masons create outdoor environments that reflect a property’s architecture, context, and character.
Leading the way with landscaping stonework.
Craftsmanship Meets Design
Our team of highly skilled masons works in lockstep with our designers to ensure every feature, large or small, is built with precision and purpose. We understand that good hardscaping doesn’t just look good on day one. It should endure for generations, weathering naturally and settling into its environment.
We use a broad range of hardscape materials, including bluestone, fieldstone, granite, brick, concrete pavers, and reclaimed elements—sourced to match the style of your home and the surrounding landscape. Whether it’s a rustic stone wall in Clarksburg, a formal brick staircase in McLean, or a poolside patio in Annapolis, each project is tailored for site, function, and longevity.
Patios, Walkways, and Outdoor Rooms
Patios are the heart of most outdoor living spaces. They anchor seating areas, fire pits, kitchens, and gathering zones while offering a clean, level foundation for daily use. Our team designs patios that harmonize with their surroundings, taking into account light, movement, drainage, and circulation.
Walkways, meanwhile, provide more than just access. They shape how people experience the space, guiding them through gardens, across lawns, and from one zone to another. We design walkways that flow naturally with the terrain, using varied hardscape materials and laying patterns to add character and subtle emphasis.
Together, patios and walkways act as connective tissue—tying together planting beds, lawn panels, and built structures into one cohesive, highly functional outdoor environment.
Masonry Elements that Elevate
Beyond patios and walkways, our masonry services include:
- Retaining walls and seat walls
- Outdoor fireplaces and fire pits
- Stone or brick pillars, columns, and entry features
- Garden edging and raised beds
- Water feature cladding
- Steps, stoops, and landings
Each of these elements plays a role in the usability and aesthetic of the landscape. In Easton, for example, we’ve used stone retaining walls to carve usable terraces into sloped terrain. In McLean, custom brickwork has provided a historic, refined tone to formal front entries and courtyard gardens.
Masonry as Part of Design-Build
As a full-service design-build firm, we integrate masonry seamlessly into the broader landscape process. Our in-house masons collaborate directly with the design team and project managers, allowing for efficient communication and execution. Every step, from excavation and base prep to joint finishing and sealing, is handled with care and craftsmanship.
This integration is especially valuable on complex residential projects, where patios, stonework, plantings, and structures must come together without compromise.
Built to Endure. Designed to Inspire.
McHale Landscape Design has built a reputation on high-end masonry that balances artistry with structural integrity. Whether you’re seeking inspiration for hardscape ideas or ready to bring a detailed plan to life, our team is here to deliver enduring, site-specific solutions.
We serve clients throughout the region from our offices in Annapolis, Easton, Clarksburg, and McLean with a level of detail and dedication that defines every square foot of our work.
Let us build something permanent, beautiful, and uniquely yours.
