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'The
garden is a kinetic sculpture, always in motion, American Plant's Landscape Division is a team of professionals experienced and well-informed in every aspect of landscaping, landscape architecture, design/build and installation. We take pride in our organic approach to restoring and maintaining your landscape.
Allow us to assist you with the dynamic process required to attain your gardening goals. We provide a wide range of services for the home as well as for commercial properties. Whether it's time to restore, renovate or redesign we can assist you in achieving the ultimate in garden spaces. If you would like more information about our landscape division or would like someone to contact you regarding services, please email us at Landscape@apfgarden.com.
Our design team brings many years of experience along with their sketchbooks, shovels and shrubs! Combined they have over 75 years of experience in the business. When planned with imagination and skillfully installed, any area can be created into a paradise to bring pleasure to all who visit. Meet with one of our designers for an initial landscape consultation. For a fee of $150, one of our designers will meet with you to do a quick site analysis, gather pertinent information, and provide a sketch (not to scale) with plant suggestions and/or written recommendations. Design master plans (based on your survey plats) are available based on project size, scope and time at a rate of $75 per hour. Call our Landscape Administrator, Dianne Duvall, at 301-770-7729 ext. 13 to schedule an appointment with one of our designers: Marlene Bessel received her certification from the Landscape Architects Assistant Program at George Washington University in 1981 and is a Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturist. She began working in the nursery in 1981 while owner/operator of her own landscape design company from 1981 to 1989. Marlene's designs specialize in woodland shade gardens and large scale mixed shrub and perennial borders. Haynes Davis holds a B.S. in Landscape Architecture from Virginia Tech and is a Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturist. He operated his own design/build landscape company from 1990 to 1999 and has been in the landscape field for over 18 years. Haynes has worked with American Plant for over four years and currently fills the position of Landscape Coordinator for the Landscape Division. Donna Evans has 28 years experience in the horticulture industry. She graduated from University of Maryland, College Park in 1982 with a BS in Ornamental Horticulture & Design. For the past 18 years, she has owned and operated her own landscape design/build company. Donna's design philosophy has two main areas of focus: first is her passion for plants and knowledge of their growth habits; second is the idea that landscapes are extensions of individual personalities and vision, and should be consistent with the style of the house as well as the homeowner. The results of this philosophy are beautiful, creative, exciting, harmonious and functional. Pat Wainwright brings a strong eye for design into her landscapes. She has been a landscape designer for over 10 years, studying at the National Arboretum and Brookside Gardens. She is a member of the Landscape Design Consultants in the National Capital Federation of Garden Clubs. Pat enjoys creating outdoor rooms as well as container gardens. Our Plant Installation manager is Tony Lightbourne, an American Plant staff member since 1989. Tony's years of experience, excellence in customer service and attention to detail will ensure a pleasurable working relationship as we create your new garden space. Tony is assisted by the stellar landscape team of Erik Shorb, Demetrio Sanchez, Juan Arrarte, Antonio Argueta and Robert Sollitto. Our planting and home consultation staff is experienced and dedicated to making your garden renovation whether large or small a pleasant experience. Please contact us for rates and to discuss your garden situation. Our goal is to fit our home service to your needs. Arrangements for plant installation of plant material purchased at one of our garden centers may be made at the registers. The basic fee for planting — which covers delivery, planting, proper soil amendments, small mulch ring (if applicable) and a two year guarantee — is 60% of the cost of the plant material with a $150 minimum charge for labor. Any additional labor — to remove existing plants, to sod, dig beds, prune, etc. — will be charged at a rate of $150 per hour for a 3 man crew. Horticultural Consultation Mitch Baker is American Plant's Horticultural Specialist, and a Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturist with over 28 years of experience. To maximize your garden health potential, consider taking advantage of his vast knowledge with a one-hour horticultural consultation. Mitch will come to your home to evaluate soil health, diagnose a specific problem or discuss cultural issues specific to your environment. A one-hour horticultural consultation is $100. Mitch is also a great resource for information on natural organics and the process of "feeding the soil." Call Mitch Baker at (301) 469-7690 ext. 29 to schedule an appointment. |
WATER
A garden, beautiful as it may be, seems sad and dreary – lacking in the one most gracious feature - WATER! For centuries a garden and water went hand in hand. No other feature is as effective in adding beauty, charm and grace to a space as well as stimulating all our senses. A water feature can offer so much pleasure and soothe the soul in as little as a few square feet. As well as being food for the soul, a water feature, properly designed and executed, adds value to your home. Allow our design team to assist in choosing a water feature that suits you, your garden and your lifestyle. Whether it’s a fountain, stream, pool or pond we’re ready to take you from concept through construction. Call our Landscape Division to schedule a 'water in the garden' consultation. 301-770-7729 Aquascape Design Pond Systems
So, you always wanted that beautiful pond in your backyard, but do not have the time to put it in yourself. Well, wait no longer. American Plant now installs ponds. Give us a call and let us design the pond of your dreams. We are using the Aquascape System, which we feel is the most hassle free and environmentally conscious system on the market. This system promotes a natural self-sufficient water ecosystem.
Horticultural Specialist Mitch Baker is American Plant's Horticultural Specialist. He is a Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturist with over 28 years of experience. To maximize your garden health potential, Mitch will come to your home to evaluate soil health, diagnose a problem or discuss cultural issues. A one-hour consultation is $100.00 Mitch is well versed on natural organics and the process of "Feeding the Soil". Mitch Baker is available to speak to community associations and garden clubs. Topics Include: "Organic Insect & Disease Control for the Garden" and "Feed
the Soil - Mitch is also our Master brewer for Compost tea. Call Mitch at 301-469-7690 to schedule an appointment. |
