Tag: Stonework

Project Profile – What’s Old Is New Again

Recycling Landscape Materials To Make New Projects If you did not know it by now, at Allentuck Landscaping Co, we love to recycle just about everything we can think of. We turn our customer’s yard waste (to the tune of 5,400 cy. yds each year) into leafmold that gets returned into gardens. In the shop we recycle tires, batteries, oil and metals. Of course, in the office we recycle paper,

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Backyard Patio Design – Beyond The Basics

Good backyard patio design can make an ordinary patio and extraordinary patio. Put this image in your head for a moment – it is a beautiful summer evening, the sun is just beginning to set, close friends have arrived for a dinner and drinks, the kids are playing over in the yard and the adults are enjoying a glass of wine on your flagstone patio as a fire crackles in

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Stone Patio, Water Feature and Landscaping Project in Potomac, MD

Stone Patio, Water Feature and Landscaping Project in Potomac, MD will make you feel like you are in Provence, France! Exactly what this client wanted! Our client had fond memories of Provence, France and asked us to create a landscape reminiscent of the area. Stone faced seat walls, a spectacular water feature and fragrant plantings combine for this one of a kind setting accomplished the mission. Add in an elegant water

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Front Walkway, Patio and Landscaping Project in Potomac, MD

This front walkway, patio and landscaping project in Potomac, MD has it all! Patios are not just for the backyard in this spectacular landscape. The front patio is a wonderful place to greet guest, have a quiet conversation or just sip tea on a nice afternoon. Step onto this peaceful space through an opening in the stunning stone. The stonework was artistically created with large square flagstones turned diagonally and

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Front Walkway Entry in North Potomac, MD

This front walkway entry in North Potomac, MD is important for greeting guest warmly and welcoming you home. After a long day at work, our client is now greeted by a beautiful flagstone patio and entry, beautiful plantings and a bench to relax and unwind on. Flagstone and brick combine to compliment the architecture of the home. The plantings were selected for low maintenance and year around interest. Landscape lighting

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Stone Patio, Outdoor Kitchen and Water Feature in Bethesda, MD

This stone patio, outdoor kitchen and water feature in Bethesda, MD are made for entertaining. When our client requested a stone patio, outdoor kitchen and water feature in Bethesda, MD, we took one look at the huge slope that was their backyard and set about designing a series of retaining walls to make it happen. Using local stone, we made it happen. The stone seat walls and unique, two-tiered water

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Landscaping, Stone Walls & Walkway Project in Potomac, MD

This landscaping, stone walls and walkway project in Potomac, MD presented an opportunity to enhance the architecture of the home. The contemporary architecture of this home provided an opportunity to create a contemporary landscape with strong lines and forms. The landscaping, stone walls and flagstone walkways all combine to reinforce the home’s architecture. The flagstone walkway creates an impressive vista to walk along to get to the front doors. A

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Elegant Landscape, Walkway & Patio Project in Chevy Chase, MD

This elegant landscape, walkway and patio project in Chevy Chase, MD. shines with beautiful plantings and flagstone walkways. Stroll along the flagstone path surrounding a manicured lawn and enjoy the blooms from perennials and flowering shrubs. There is always something happening in this garden. The raised stone patio complete with built in planters offers a grand view of these stunning plantings. There is always something to see in this elegant

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Fire Pit, Landscape and Patio Project in Rockville, MD

Weekends evenings are for “chilling” in this fire pit, landscape and patio project in Rockville, MD This fire pit, landscape and patio project in Rockville, MD provides the perfect place for get togethers, hanging out, and just enjoying time with family and friends. The stone patio sits among the trees on this property. The stone fire pit makes for an excellent focal point and the stone seat walls frame the

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Stone Patio, Walkway & Landscaping Project in North Potomac, MD

This stone patio, walkway and landscaping project in North Potomac, MD perfectly combines nature with architecture. Set on a property overlooking parkland, this flagstone patio is the perfect place to enjoy warm summer evenings. To get to the patio, follow the natural stepper path through the garden.  Bordered with pressure treated timbers, the patio unfolds in front of you and beckons for you to take a seat and enjoy the

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