Front Foundation (Chevy Chase, MD) View Details Front Foundation
ESG is contracted in Chevy Chase to update the front foundation planting and entrance way. First all old plant material is removed and the grade is corrected for drainage purposes. Next, the old flagstone walk is removed & the new wider paver walk is installed to better suit traffic flow. The existing concrete stoop and step are capped in flagstone to blend in with the homes stone trim. Lastly, new landscape is installed to fit with the homes scale and design.
 
Two-Tier Patio (Vienna, VA) View Details Two-Tier Patio
In Vienna, ES GroundsCare is contracted to build a new two-tier patio. Existing 8" x 12" concrete slab is broken up and hauled away. Upper and lower walls are complete and the new surface starts taking shape. Upon completion, the client now has two new inviting areas to entertain guests.
 
Pool Access (Alexandria, VA) View Details Pool Access
In Alexandria, access is needed for guests to get to the pool and patio area. The steep grade makes the existing area too hard to walk over. New dimensions are measured, and the ground is cut for the new walkway. The new walk provides safe access down the steep grade and through the gate to the client's pool area.
 
Virginia Patio (Vienna, VA) View Details VA Patio
In Vienna, ES GroundsCare is contracted to build a new patio. The work area is cleared and the existing tree stump is marked to be ground. A small machine is used to help correct the grade and move base material. Large cobbled stones are used to create the new patio surface. Large piers are built to frame in the area for entertaining.
 
Paver Patio (VA) View Details Paver Patio
ES GroundsCare is contracted in NW DC to create a better use of space in this small back yard. To start, all existing concrete and rocks are broken up to be removed from site. Next, the new material is brought in and a laser level is used to prepare exact grade. Once the material is tamped to a hard finish and made level, pavers are carried in to start the new patio. A thirty inch seat wall is also incorporated when the patio is made to support the back slope and also create a sitting area.

 
Fence Project (VA) View Details Fence Project
In VA, ES GroundsCare replaces a decayed split rail fence to make room for a new 8 ft custom board on board fence. First, new 6x6 posts are set in concrete to begin the new frame. The next step is to add 2x4x6 cross rails to support the main fence boards. The last step is to add 2x6x8 face boards, frame the front and cap the top surface. For this project all boards were screwed together with a special coated screw that matched the wood color and resisted rust for the best connection possible.
 
New Planting in VA (Alexandria, VA) View Details New Planting in VA
In Alexandria VA, ES GroundsCare is contracted to rip out all of the old plant material and design a new plan to better match the home's architecture. After all the old plants are removed, the new beds are graded, and the new material is laid out. Lastly, all plants are installed, and a fresh layer of mulch is installed to complete the project.
 
New Flagstone Walk & Steps (VA) View Details New Flagstone Walk & Steps
In VA, ES GroundsCare builds a new entrance lead walk and steps capped in flagstone. The first step was to begin demolition of the old concrete walk and steps with a compressor and jackhammer. Next, the new walk is widened from 3 ft to 4 ft, and the new shape is framed. Concrete is then poured, and in 24 hours the flagstone work begins. After covering the main walkway, work begins on the new steps. Finally, block is used to build new steps, and then all the surfaces are covered in flagstone as well.
 
New Planting in DC (DC) View Details New Planting in DC
In DC, ES GroundsCare is contracted to rip out all existing front beds and install new material that is more in scale with the home. In the back yard, space is cleared and graded for new sod.
 
New Construction Project (Bethesda, MD) View Details New Construction Project
In Bethesda, MD, ES GroundsCare is contracted to design and install all phases of a new landscape for a client's custom home. The site is cleaned so that the final grade can be achieved. Drainage concerns are addressed and soil amendments are added to benefit and promote plant growth. Plants are selected to complement the home, and freshly cut sod is laid to give the new homeowners the perfect lawn.
 
Installation Project (Kensington, MD) View Details Kensington Installation Project
In Kensington, MD, a client required landscape design to complement the new addition just completed. ES GroundsCare removed all existing plant materials and designed a plan to work with the low scale of the addition. We also re-scaped the right side of the entrance to have a great focal point in the Jane Magnolia selected.
 
Tree Removal Project (VA) View Details Tree Removal Project
Through ES GroundsCare's alliance with American Crane, six large caliper trees are lifted over a home in Virginia. This technique resulted in a substantial savings to the client, due to reduced labor costs on the ground. Large sections were then moved to the street in front, where an awaiting log truck hauled them off site. All smaller limbs were run through a chipper on site for recycling purposes.
 
New Lawn Project (Bethesda, MD) View Details New Lawn Project
At ES GroundsCare, we can completely revamp your old lawn from a boring patch of grass and little else to a vibrant landscape composed of lush greenery that will win admiring looks from passersbys. The customized project included removing old sod, grading the lawn, and putting down new sod. Start to finish took only one day for an experienced three man crew.
 
Hardscape Project (Bethesda, MD) View Details Hardscape Project
This brick wall in Bethesda, MD needed to be replaced due to large cracks from water damage. New drainage was installed, and new steps for the entrance were formed to complete the second phase. The new structure was then faced with natural stone, and landscaping was done. The finished product is a beautiful new front staircase with an intricate stone wall.
 
Patio Project (Georgetown, DC) View Details Patio Project
In Georgetown, an old patio was completely removed to create better use of space for entertainment. A new concrete surface was poured, grade was corrected for drainage and flagstone was used for the new surface. An 8ft cedar fence was built for privacy. To complete the job, new landscape plant material was installed. The project took less than a week to complete.