Business Details
40 Years
experience
Award-Winning Landscape Design & Maintenance Services
Founded over 30 years ago by Michael Abert, Landscape Projects has evolved into an award-winning leader in residential landscaping. Our dedicated team combines design excellence with meticulous installation and maintenance services, serving properties in Northern Virginia, Northwest Washington, DC, and Montgomery County, Maryland. With separate divisions for each service area, we ensure specialized attention to every project. Our in-house designers collaborate with clients to create tailored outdoor spaces, while our experienced installation crews implement high-quality plantings and hardscapes. The maintenance division proactively nurtures gardens year-round, offering pesticide-free options and seasonal enhancements. Recognized by the Association of Professional Landscape Designers and the National Association of Landscape Professionals, our work reflects decades of expertise and innovation.We pride ourselves on transforming challenging sites into award-winning gardens, as evidenced by our Bethesda Garden I and II projects. Our team includes certified designers, client representatives, and plant health care specialists who maintain rigorous quality standards. With a 30-year track record of excellence, we guarantee our workmanship for one year and offer phased project implementation to accommodate client needs. Our commitment to integrity and quality has earned us long-term relationships with homeowners and design professionals alike.
Services
Landscape Design
Installation
Maintenance
Garden Renovation
Plant Health Care
Seasonal Color
Custom Stonework
Water Features
Outdoor Lighting
Garden Enhancement
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialized landscaping expertise
- Award-winning design and installation teams
- Dedicated client representatives for personalized service
- Pesticide-free maintenance options available
- One-year guarantee on plants and workmanship
Associations and certifications
- Association of Professional Landscape Designers
- MD DC VA Landscape Contractors Association
- National Association of Landscape Professionals
What people say
Outstanding work
Professional and efficient
Creative enhancements
Excellent customer service
Transformed our landscape
Services
Landscape Design
Our award-winning designers create customized outdoor spaces tailored to your property's unique characteristics. We develop detailed plans with planting lists and implementation proposals, focusing on both aesthetic appeal and functional usability. The process includes collaborative consultations to ensure your vision becomes reality through phased project execution.
Installation
Professional implementation of landscape designs using premium plant materials and hardscape elements. Our qualified crews install specimen plants with careful supervision, guaranteeing one-year plant health. We execute complex projects including custom stonework, water features, and outdoor lighting systems with precision and expertise.
Maintenance
Year-round garden stewardship program with proactive plant health care and seasonal enhancements. Our dedicated representatives manage pruning, seasonal color changes, and emergency cleanups. We offer pesticide-free maintenance options while ensuring long-term garden vitality through regular monitoring and expert interventions.
Garden Renovation
Transformation of existing outdoor spaces through comprehensive renovation services. We address drainage issues, stabilize elevation changes, and modernize outdated landscapes. Our team creates functional 'garden rooms' and installs privacy features while preserving valuable existing plant material during property renovations.
Plant Health Care
Specialized plant care program focusing on disease prevention and seasonal preparation. Our experts monitor plant health, implement pest management strategies, and provide soil enhancement treatments. The service includes warranty replacements for plants that don't thrive during the first year of care.
People
Michael Abert
President
Founder with 30+ years of landscaping expertise, transforming a small maintenance business into an award-winning design/build firm. Holds computer science degree from Duke University while maintaining deep horticultural knowledge.
Laura Donoghue
Designer
Experienced landscape designer known for creating elegant outdoor spaces that exceed client expectations. Specializes in translating client visions into detailed designs with practical implementation considerations and seasonal interest planning.
Daria Gelman
Maintenance Operations Manager
Oversees garden maintenance operations with focus on proactive plant health care and client satisfaction. Implements pesticide-free maintenance programs while managing seasonal enhancements and emergency cleanup services.
Kripa Rayamajhi
Designer and Client Representative
Client-focused designer with expertise in assessing property needs and implementing tailored landscape solutions. Known for aesthetic sensibility and responsive service in both design and maintenance projects.
Alison Ward
Maintenance Client Representative
Dedicated client liaison for maintenance services, addressing concerns and coordinating seasonal enhancements. Ensures consistent communication between clients and field crews for optimal garden care.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We provide landscaping services in Northern Virginia, Northwest Washington, DC, and Montgomery County, Maryland.
Can you work with existing landscape designs?
Yes, we implement designs from both our in-house team and external landscape architects, adapting plans to site-specific conditions.
How do you handle challenging property features?
Our team specializes in transforming difficult sites by addressing drainage issues, elevation changes, and soil conditions through creative solutions.
What maintenance options are available?
We offer comprehensive maintenance programs including seasonal color changes, plant health care, and pesticide-free gardening options.
Do you offer design-only services?
As a design/build firm, we implement our designs through installation services rather than providing standalone design plans.
What guarantees do you provide?
We guarantee our plants and workmanship for one year, with replacement of any plants that don't thrive during the first year.
Reviews (2)
Patrice Wolfe
Jun 25, 2021
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Extremely high quality landscapers. Not cheap, but if you care about your lawn and plantings, they are well worth it.
Philip Hill
Nov 26, 2018
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During the recent snowstorm this company decided it was more important to take up four parking spaces with their truck than to allow parking for elderly members of our residential community, and my wife who is 8 months pregnant. They selfishly, and against condo rules based commercial operations out of a residential parking lot. This speaks to the character of the individuals and the leadership of the organization. I would never hire them.
