Landscapers Kensington MD | Call Arterra Landscapes
Kensington, MD 20895
Property Service Solutions
- Landscaping building design
- Shrub planting
- Landscape maintenance
- Irrigation repair or maintenance
- Tree planting
- Shrub care
- Insect management - shrubs
Company Background
Arterra Landscapes is a family-owned landscape design and build company serving Kensington, MD. Founded on core principles of good design, excellent customer service, and renewing the land, we specialize in creating bespoke outdoor environments that inspire connection with nature. Our collaborative process ensures every project—from four-season native gardens and pollinator-friendly plantings to functional patios, walkways, and stormwater solutions—is tailored to our clients' lifestyles. With a focus on environmentally friendly practices like erosion control and the use of native plants, we build landscapes that are both beautiful and resilient, plot by plot.
Common Questions
How do you handle common Kensington issues like sprinkler leaks and dying shrubs?
We address these interconnected issues with a comprehensive approach. For sprinkler systems, our irrigation repair and maintenance services quickly fix leaks to conserve water and prevent damage. More importantly, we look at the root cause—often improper watering or soil conditions contributing to plant stress. Our shrub care and disease management services diagnose problems, and we frequently recommend transitioning to native plantings that are better adapted to our local climate and require less intensive irrigation, creating a healthier, more sustainable landscape.
What does your collaborative landscape design process involve?
Our process begins with understanding how you want to use your outdoor space. We discuss your vision for elements like a four-season garden, a productive vegetable patch, or a patio for entertaining. Our designers then create a plan that integrates beauty, function, and environmental stewardship, focusing on native plants and solutions like rain gardens for stormwater. We work with you through revisions to ensure the final design meets your needs before our construction team brings it to life with precision, handling everything from earthmoving and retaining walls to the final planting.
Can you handle both the design and construction of a major project like a new patio and garden?
Yes, as a full-service design-build firm, we manage the entire project from initial concept to completion. Our team handles all phases, including the design services, necessary earthmoving or regrading, the construction of hardscapes like patios and walkways, and the final landscape installation with plantings. This integrated approach ensures the design is executed accurately, streamlines communication, and provides a single point of accountability, resulting in a cohesive outdoor space built to last.














