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There is no denying that landscaping plays a major role in a commercial property’s curb appeal, but did you know that it can also have a significant impact on its market value? Numerous studies dating back to the late 1980s conclusively show that landscaping can increase property values. In its […]

A beautiful landscape is a cost effective way to transform the look – and value – of a commercial property. In addition to beautification, landscaping offers other benefits that boost a building’s value, including: Instant Wow There is no denying that a beautiful landscape improves the aesthetics of a building. […]

This winter, our crews have been busy installing the landscape for Carraway Homes’ new Spa Gate project in Annapolis. Spa Gate is a 19 lot, finished townhouse community on Spa Road. The project, within walking distance from Park Place, has convenient access to the entertainment and retail amenities of West […]

The scope of many of the commercial landscaping projects designed, installed, and maintained by our crews here at E-Landscape often requires the use of pervious pavement. This material consists of concrete, asphalt, or pavers that contain air pockets, which allow rain and snowmelt flows to permeate the surface. Precipitation streams […]

Tree planting has proven to be one of the most cost effective methods of controlling the cooling and heating costs of buildings. The use of trees in landscaping allows for the creation of an energy saving environment, both inside and outside a building. Trees therefore advance many benefits. They allow […]

The team here at E-Landscape is excited to once again be working with Maryland-based Mid Atlantic general contractor Hamel Builders, this time on the House of Lebanon in Washington, DC. House of Lebanon is an adaptive reuse project involving redevelopment of The Margaret Murray Washington Career High School (MM Washington), […]

Most landscape contractors provide a variety of services and do work for residential and commercial clients. Here at E-Landscape, we’ve chosen to focus on providing commercial-only landscape design, installation, and maintenance services. One of the questions we frequently get is “what is the difference between a regular landscape contractor and […]

E-Landscape has recently started work installing the landscape for a new 122-unit affordable apartment building in Arlington, Virginia. Located on the north portion of the Arlington Mill site on Dinwiddie Street and adjacent to the new Community Center and Glen Carlyn Park, the Arlington Mill Residences will be a 4-story, family-friendly building […]

The Eastport Yacht Club project is a gut renovation and expansion of an existing Yacht Club in Eastport (a waterfront neighborhood in Annapolis, Maryland) that is known for its racing commitment and volunteerism within the boating community. When the Eastport Yacht Club began building a permanent clubhouse in 1989, it […]

Fall is a beautiful time of year to be outdoors working on landscaping projects. The team here at E-Landscape is particularly enjoying working on the landscaping for the new Hodson House at St. John’s College in Annapolis. Part of the school’s 2010 Campus Master Plan, Hodson House will provide the […]