J&G Landscape Design, Inc.

J&G Landscape Design, Inc. J&G Landscape Design is an award-winning landscape design/build firm serving clients in the Washington-metro area.

With a reputation for high quality, J&G creates outdoor living spaces that fit your lifestyle!

The block foundation being set here will be completely hidden by the time this structure is finished. None of it will sh...
09/02/2026

The block foundation being set here will be completely hidden by the time this structure is finished. None of it will show up in the final photos, but this base is what determines whether the structure holds up for decades or starts shifting after a few winters.

It's easy to focus on the finished work, but the strength of a hardscape starts with the parts you won't see once the project is done.

Photo Credit: Jessica Patterson Photography

How one space meets another shapes the whole design. A patio that transitions cleanly into the lawn, or a walkway that e...
08/31/2026

How one space meets another shapes the whole design. A patio that transitions cleanly into the lawn, or a walkway that ends at a garden bed without an awkward gap, holds a landscape together.

Good transitions use consistent materials and aligned edges to soften the shift from one area to the next. The best ones disappear into the design.

Photo Credit: Jessica Patterson Photography

Once the evenings start cooling off, a fire feature gives everyone a reason to stay outside longer. A fire pit or built-...
08/28/2026

Once the evenings start cooling off, a fire feature gives everyone a reason to stay outside longer. A fire pit or built-in fireplace gives the yard a spot to gather around, and the warmth extends the outdoor season past the last warm night of summer.

A good fire feature also anchors the space around it. Seating groups around it, and the yard gains a clear gathering spot for cooler nights.

Photo Credit: Jessica Patterson Photography

A backyard designed for kids doesn't need a big plastic playset. Natural play spaces use elements like log balance beams...
08/26/2026

A backyard designed for kids doesn't need a big plastic playset. Natural play spaces use elements like log balance beams and boulder scrambles to create areas that invite creative play and blend into the rest of the landscape.

These spaces also grow with a family. What starts as a place for toddlers to explore becomes a spot for climbing and hiding as kids get older, and when they eventually outgrow the play elements, the space still works as part of the yard.

There's a design principle behind why some planting beds look effortless. Plants arranged in odd numbers appear more nat...
08/24/2026

There's a design principle behind why some planting beds look effortless. Plants arranged in odd numbers appear more natural to the eye, while even groupings can look staged or overly arranged.

It's a small detail that makes a big difference in how a bed comes together, and once you look for it, you'll notice it in every well-designed landscape.

Photo Credit: Jessica Patterson Photography

If your perennials look a little past their prime, deadheading can bring them back. Cutting off spent blooms redirects t...
08/21/2026

If your perennials look a little past their prime, deadheading can bring them back. Cutting off spent blooms redirects the plant's energy into producing new flowers, which often gives you a second round of color before the season ends.

It also keeps beds looking cleaner heading into fall.

Curb appeal is often the first impression your home makes, and small details go a long way. Clean bed edges and a walkwa...
08/12/2026

Curb appeal is often the first impression your home makes, and small details go a long way. Clean bed edges and a walkway that's clear of overgrowth make the front yard look manicured, even when nothing else about the landscape has changed.

You don't need a full redesign to make an impact out front. A handful of well-maintained details is usually enough.

Photo Credit: Allen Russ Photography

Some of the most rewarding projects are the ones where a homeowner has already tried everything. Reseeding, extra wateri...
08/10/2026

Some of the most rewarding projects are the ones where a homeowner has already tried everything. Reseeding, extra watering, tree pruning for more light - none of it worked because none of it addressed the actual problem.

For this client, the issue turned out to be erosion caused by the slope of the yard. Once we identified the real cause, our team was able to design and build a solution that finally transformed this customer’s space.

Thank you for the kind words!

Not every drainage solution has to be hidden underground. A rain garden uses plants that thrive in wet conditions to slo...
08/07/2026

Not every drainage solution has to be hidden underground. A rain garden uses plants that thrive in wet conditions to slow, absorb, and filter runoff, which transforms a drainage problem into a planted feature that uses the water organically.

Rain gardens work well in spots where water naturally collects after a storm, and they add texture and color to areas that would otherwise sit soggy and unused.

Photo Credit: Jessica Patterson Photography

Late summer is a good time to check your mulch. Beds mulched in spring have usually thinned out by now, especially in hi...
08/05/2026

Late summer is a good time to check your mulch. Beds mulched in spring have usually thinned out by now, especially in high-traffic or sunny areas. Adding a fresh layer helps keep soil temperatures steady, holds moisture longer, and gives your beds a clean, finished look heading into fall.

Two to three inches is plenty. Any deeper and you risk trapping too much moisture around plant stems.

Photo Credit: Jessica Patterson Photography

Address

1910 Spencerville Road
Spencerville, MD
20868

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

Telephone

+13014767600

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