D. A. Dunlevy
Looking for a great way to kick off summer? Blooming Hill Gardens, located in Purcellville, Virginia, is the perfect place to do so! Blooming Hill is a small lavender farm of four acres set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The 'farmlet' boasts over 600 beautiful … Read More
With the warm weather starting to roll in, now is a great time to start planning spring road trips! Plenty of flowers will be blooming shortly, and there are few better ways to enjoy the sunshine than visiting local gardens. The Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens was … Read More
One of our favorite annual events is the U.S. Botanic Garden holiday display. Season's Greetings is a must plan, free trip for garden lovers, holiday enthusiasts, or family fun. The Garden Railway model train exhibit is not to be missed, especially if you're bringing the kids along. Train … Read More
Oatlands Historic House & Garden, located in Leesburg, was originally a wheat plantation in the 1800s owned by George Carter. Carter designed and built the entire plantation, including the formally organized garden near the house. His beautifully landscaped garden included terraces carved into the hillside that provided … Read More
A recent pond design for a client in D.C. has got us thinking about aquatic plants - specifically, water lilies. Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens recently hosted their annual Lotus and Water Lily Festival in Northeast D.C. Part of the Anacostia Park, Kenilworth Park serves as a … Read More
Named one of the top 5 gardens in North America and known around the world for its topiary and flower gardens, Ladew Topiary Gardens is a must visit for summer time. If you're wondering what a topiary garden is and why you should visit this particular one, … Read More