Baltimore Landscaping Ideas
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Create an Outdoor Living Room
The space beneath this curved pergola functions as an outdoor living room. It’s centered on a large stone fireplace and there is even an outdoor rug on the ground. Comfortable weather-proof furniture makes it possible to spend hours at a time here watching the kids play in the pool or just soaking up the great view. When designing an outdoor room think about how to make it comfortable in multiple seasons. Here, the pergola gives relief from the sun during summer and the fireplace generates warmth when temperatures start to drop in the fall.
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Walnut Hill Landscape Company
Annapolis, MD
Warm Up with a Fireplace
Temperatures in Maryland can get quite chilly, but it shouldn’t stop you from spending time outdoors. Installing an outdoor fireplace will extend the amount of time you can spend in your yard. This one burns wood, which is much warmer than gas, but not as convenient or environmentally friendly. Check local codes before installing a wood-burning fireplace because some areas won’t allow it. On each side of this fireplace boxes for wood storage have been added. This way you’ll always have more wood to throw on the fire to keep you warm well into the evening.
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Continental Landscaping
Severn, MD
Two Perfect Pool Companions
Outdoor fireplaces are very popular in the Baltimore area. Notice that this one is just steps away from the pool. It provides a cozy spot to dry off after a swim without being too cold. There’s also an outdoor shower that can be used to rinse off before or after a swim. The pergola above provides enclosure for the space and designates it as an outdoor room. The other nice aspect of this space being near the pool is that the adults can relax while still being able to see the kids playing in the water. Bluestone paving extends out from under the pergola all the way to the raised wall of the pool, connecting the spaces together.
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Walnut Hill Landscape Company
Annapolis, MD
Add a Shade Structure
When summer arrives in Baltimore, you’ll be surprised at how intense the sun can be even if it is not that warm. A freestanding pergola like this one offers protection from the sun’s rays and makes it possible to spend more time outdoors without getting a painful sunburn. This pergola has a lattice roof which creates filtered shade; however, solid roof pergolas can be built to completely block the sun. Solid roof designs also offer cover from rain and snow and if paired with a fireplace or outdoor heaters can offer a cozy spot for the off season.
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Continental Landscaping
Severn, MD
Replace Your Lawn
The owners of this home in the suburbs of Baltimore have a front yard that goes against the grain. Rather than opting for the usual green swath of lawn, they went with mass plantings of ornamental grasses and flowering shrubs. This approach creates a dramatic effect that makes the entrance to the home very appealing. Additionally, this type of planting requires less water, less maintenance and looks better with the historical architecture of the home. It is very important to take cues from the architecture of your home, especially when landscaping the front yard.
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Walnut Hill Landscape Company
Annapolis, MD
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