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Welcome Landscape Designer Basem Saah

Landscape Designer

Creative Landscape Design. Thoughtful Collaboration. Beautiful Outdoor Living.

Every great landscape begins with a conversation.

Landscape DesignerFor Basem Saah, being a landscape designer is about more than selecting plants or laying out a patio—it’s about understanding how you want to live outdoors. Whether it’s a quiet garden retreat, a backyard built for entertaining, or a complete property transformation, Basem believes every design should reflect the people who call it home.

As a Landscape Designer / Landscape Architect with Allentuck Landscaping Co., Basem combines creative vision with practical solutions to design landscapes that are both beautiful and functional. His collaborative approach, attention to detail, and commitment to exceptional customer service have earned the trust of homeowners throughout the Washington metropolitan area.

Design Philosophy

The best landscapes don’t begin with a blueprint—they begin with listening.

Basem takes the time to understand your goals, your style, and how you envision using your outdoor space. Every project is thoughtfully designed to complement your home’s architecture, enhance your lifestyle, and provide lasting beauty for years to come.

Areas of Expertise

  • Master Landscape Plans
  • Outdoor Living Spaces
  • Patios & Walkways
  • Outdoor Kitchens
  • Landscape Renovations
  • Planting Design
  • Drainage & Grading Solutions
  • Landscape Lighting
  • Privacy Plantings
  • Front Entrance & Curb Appeal Enhancements

Education & Professional Background

Basem earned his Master of Landscape Architecture from Virginia Tech, where he served as President of the Graduate Student Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. His professional experience has been dedicated to designing residential landscapes that balance creativity, functionality, and long-term value.

Now, as part of the Allentuck Landscaping Co. team, Basem is backed by nearly 40 years of experience designing, building, and maintaining exceptional residential landscapes throughout Montgomery County and surrounding communities.

Why Allentuck Landscaping Co.?

“I joined Allentuck Landscaping because we share the same philosophy: put the client first, communicate every step of the way, and build landscapes that families will enjoy for years to come. It’s exciting to be part of a team that truly cares about creating exceptional experiences from the first meeting through the final walkthrough.”

Basem Saah

Have We Worked Together Before?

If we’ve designed a landscape together in the past, I’d love the opportunity to work with you again.

Whether you’re ready for a complete backyard transformation or simply want to refresh your landscape, I’m excited to help you create an outdoor space that reflects your vision and enhances the way you live.

Let’s Start the Conversation

Your dream landscape starts with a conversation.

Schedule a complimentary landscape consultation with Basem today.

📞 (301) 956-6764

✉️ basem@allentucklandscaping.com

At Allentuck Landscaping Company, our mission is to create beautiful environments for people to enjoy. We see landscaping as a way to improve people’s lives.

The Allentuck Landscaping Company team has been delighting homeowners in Maryland, Washington DC and Northern Virginia for over 28 years with our turnkey approach to landscape design, installation, construction and maintenance. Most companies try to serve many types of customers at the same time; homeowners, shopping centers, office buildings and the list goes on. At Allentuck Landscaping Company, we focus on one customer, you, the homeowner. We have a singular focus on bringing you the best landscape practices, the best customer service, and the best value for your home.

Services Provide – Master Landscape Plans, Complete Maintenance Programs, Plantings, Patios, Walkways, Retaining Walls, Water Features, Outdoor Lighting, Outdoor Kitchens, Trellises & Pergolas, Irrigation Systems, Drainage Solutions, Grading & Sodding. Fire Pits & Fire Places, Spring Clean Ups, Decks, Fences

Areas Served – Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Potomac, Rockville, North Potomac, Darnestown, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Travilah, Damascus, Boyds, Clarksburg, Ijamsville, Urbana, Frederick and Washington DC.

Allentuck Landscaping Co. is a proud member of the National Association of Landscape Professionals and MyLandscapeAcademy.

Allentuck Landscaping Co.
13711 Travilah Rd, Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 515-1900

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