Month: June 2014

Custom Designed Flagstone Patios for Silver Spring MD Homes

Flagstone patios can be custom designed and built for your in Silver Spring MD home. There is a great deal of versatility in size, layout, and colors.

The size of flagstone patios in Silver Spring MD can vary greatly – and can be irregular or regular in shape. Flagstone patios can also link with flagstone walkways that will make your patio feel like a destination.

Flagstone patios can be laid out in different patterns – woven, geometrical or completely random. The flagstones can vary greatly in size and shape, and the patio floor can be laid out with large stones surrounding small stones, small stones surrounding large stones. A border can be made using different colored stones as well.

Flagstone patios can also add to or compliment the colors of your Silver Spring MD home. The colors range from blues, browns, tans, grays and reds. You can create any color combination with your patio. The colors can be combined to create a mosaic or you can choose one color and do a monochromatic look. A focal point of color can be placed in the center of the room with other colors radiating from it. The choices and ideas are endless.

Flagstone patios are easy to maintain, requiring minimal upkeep at your Silver Spring MD home. Flagstone is a highly durable material, so you don’t have to worry about damage and wear and tear. However, if one of the stones does happen to crack or chip they are easy to replace. You can just pop out the broken stone, and replace it with another that will fit the space.

For more information on flagstone patios in Silver Spring MD, please contact East Coast Landscape Design. The East Coast Landscape Design team has over a quarter century of experience in the design, installation, and care of practical and beautiful flagstone patios, walkways, and driveways in Silver Spring, MD.

Posted on Author mdlandscaperCategories patio design, Silver Spring MD

Make the Most Out Of Your Landscape Design in Bethesda MD

When you think of your dream home – doesn’t it always include beautiful landscaping? Here are some ways to make the most of your landscape design in Bethesda MD.

  • Don’t settle for a cheap patio or a deck or deck design. These are two cases where you get what you pay for. It’s definitely worth it to pay a professional designer to help you create the kind of space and design you will use and enjoy throughout different seasons.
  • Always go for quality over cheap products. It is easy to find products in many home improvement stores that are reduced cost but low quality. Shop at specialty stores to find the best equipment and advice from qualified professionals. Paying extra money will be worth it due to the fact that you’ll get better products as well as great advice.
  • Be wary of how new plants and trees will affect your home. There are a lot of things to consider such as pipes, gutters, and roofing materials that you have to worry about whenever you are landscaping. Make sure you are prepared to deal with these things – now, and in the future.
  • Regular maintenance is the easiest way to keep your landscaping looking great. Trim your bushes and hedges regularly. If you trim a hedge, or a bush when it is just starting to become over grown, it will be a quick and easy process. If you wait until the bush is completely over grown, you can expect the project to take all day.
  • When planning a landscaping project for your house, consider breaking your entire project down into much smaller jobs. This is important if you are not able to afford the entire project at one time. Doing so will let you tackle your project bit by bit, and not have your yard look like a mess in the meantime.

For more information on landscape design in Bethesda MD, please contact the expert landscapers at East Coast Landscape Design. We understand that a professionally designed, properly installed and maintained landscape adds beauty and function to your home. It also adds immense value and curb appeal to your Bethesda MD home.

Posted on Author mdlandscaperCategories Bethesda MD, landscape design