Landscaping Elkridge MD | Call Outdoor Architects
Elkridge, MD 21075
Business Profile
Outdoor Architects is a trusted Elkridge, MD landscaping firm founded on deep expertise. Owner Mark Storch, a Registered Landscape Architect with a degree from Penn State University, established the business in 1989 to bring professional design and durable construction to Howard County properties. The team specializes in transforming outdoor spaces with comprehensive services, from the initial creative vision of landscape design to the precise installation of patios, walkways, and retaining walls. They are equally skilled in the ongoing care of your investment, offering irrigation, lawn care, and specialized shrub management. For Elkridge homeowners, this means partnering with a local expert who understands both the artistic potential of your property and the practical challenges of the local environment, ensuring your landscape is both beautiful and built to last.
Frequently Asked Questions
As an Elkridge homeowner, my mulch beds are constantly overrun with weeds and the soil feels hard. Can you help with this common local issue?
Absolutely. We frequently address soil compaction and persistent weeds in the Elkridge area. Our approach starts with diagnosing your specific soil conditions. We then implement solutions like core aeration, soil amendment, and the installation of proper edging and high-quality weed barriers beneath fresh mulch. For ongoing health, our landscape maintenance plans include regular weeding and monitoring to prevent these issues from recurring, ensuring your beds remain healthy and low-maintenance.
What's the advantage of working with a Registered Landscape Architect for my patio or walkway project?
Working with a Registered Landscape Architect, like our founder Mark Storch, means your hardscape project is guided by formal training in design, engineering, and horticulture. This goes beyond simple installation. We ensure your patio or walkway is aesthetically cohesive with your home and property, functionally sound for drainage and use, and built with the correct materials and techniques for long-term durability in our Maryland climate. It's the difference between a construction job and a tailored, lasting outdoor living solution.
Do you handle both the design and construction of retaining walls in Howard County?
Yes, we provide a seamless, start-to-finish service. Our team handles the critical design phase, where we assess the site's grading, soil type, and purpose (whether for erosion control or creating level space) to engineer a structurally sound wall. We then execute the construction or installation using quality materials and proven techniques. This integrated approach, managed by one experienced team, ensures the final build perfectly matches the design intent for a safe, functional, and attractive result.
Key Services
- Disease management - shrubs
- Shrub care
- Landscape design
- Design services
- Driveway construction or installation
- Patio, porch, or terrace construction or installation
















