Design and Build

Mark and his terrific team designed and managed the installation of beautiful stone walls, large stone steps, front and side landscaping, and an irrigation system for us. We’re on a hill so some of the work was necessary to manage drainage. But we also love the way it looks! Mark is very knowledgeable and pays attention to detail. It’s been especially exciting this spring watching the plants unfold as the weather has gotten warmer.

Gardenwise is a highly professional operation and I would love to work with Mark and his team again. I am thrilled with the garden oasis Gardenwise created for my 1920 Arlington bungalow. The project included renovation of an old “garage” into a decorative garden shed with lighting and a porch, a flagstone patio and walk, a vase fountain, a fire pit, furnishings, and of course lots of plants and lighting.

Mark and his team at GardenWise are truly professionals and I love my new back yard and deck. They installed a gorgeous stone patio, rebuilt my small deck, installed irrigation and lighting. Everyone that worked on my project were considerate and preformed beautiful work. I liked that Mark listened to what I wanted and remembered small details. The plants he chose were perfect for the space and created the privacy we needed.

Mark and his team did a wonderful job transforming our yard and almost doubling the size of our living space. He worked with us to design the space to our needs, built it in phases to meet our schedule and has done a great job helping us maintain it over the past few years. The original space as shown below was just not useable and was rarely used. The new space, also shown below, is used during all seasons and Mark even had the vision to convert the garage into a home office/garage. All around, a great team to work with and someone who I have already recommended to family and friends.

GardenWise has done a superb job in reimagining and renovating my outdoor courtyard. They have implemented a complete overhaul to my patio space by illuminating it with a sophisticated lighting scheme, brilliant ornamental plantings, a deluxe built-in grilling station, chic furnishings and a deep-seated conversation area constructed with refined woodwork. Mark White, Jane O’Brien and their team are extremely talented and I have felt comforted working with them throughout the design process. I highly recommend their stellar landscaping and design services.

Mark helped us to fully remodel the small patio in the back of our rowhouse located in the Logan Circle area. We loved his simple modern design and in particular the European trees he suggested we planted. The fountain also turned out beautiful.

GardenWise has done a terrific job on our rooftop garden in Washington, DC. From a fabulous design, perfect realization and convenient ongoing maintenance, modernization and upkeep. Its a challenge to have a great deck in the city but GardenWise makes it seem easy. If you are planning a new deck or revitalizing an existing one, I'd strongly recommend that you give Mark a call.

My interior design company has collaborated with Gardenwise on several projects and it's always been a great experience. Mark is wonderful to work with, he listens to what the client is interested in and makes hardscape and landscaping recommendations that combine the client's desires with his deep and comprehensive knowledge of all the aspects of his craft. The outcome is always a fun collaboration and a gorgeous exterior that continually looks incredible as the years go by.

Nearing completion of a major renovation project, it was important for us to find a Landscape Architect that could extend our design style to an outdoor living space. Mark and his Team at GardenWise exceeded all expectations with artistic creativity, attention to details, and a service approach that made us feel like part of his family. Landscaping highlights architecture, but in our case it became the highlight. We recommend Mark for inspiration, collaboration and, ultimately, design excellence.

Mark is thoughtful and professional. He has a keen design aesthetic and a responsive office team. I would work with him again on future projects.