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Why buy at Meadows Farms?
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Let us introduce you to our fine staff of landscape designers and architects.



hugh.jpg - 7612 Bytes Hugh Perry has been nationally recognized for his ability as a landscape designer. He consistently delivers outstanding design and customer service to clients in Northern Virginia and Montgomery County. Hugh successfully integrates planting design with decks, patios, walks and other landscape features to create unique settings.

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Hugh is a brilliant landscape designer. My project included a deck, gazebo, patio, landscape, and a short walk. I am 100% satisfied with his design and the quality service he provided, with patience and a positive attitude.."      R. D., Fairfax VA     



judy.jpg - 7867 Bytes Judy Brown , Registered Landscape Architect, has quickly risen to become one of the most successful landscape architects in Northern Virginia. Currently, her main focus is in Loudoun County. Judy understands the personal relationship every homeowner has with their property. Good design doesn’t just happen; it involves a process. Judy works through this process individually with every client, providing a creative, unique design for every project.
 

"Judy Brown is incredible! I recommend her to everyone. Her manner was cheerful, interested and professional. Now we really appreciate your company for the honest approach you take to customer service. You definitely stand behind your work."       A. A., Fairfax VA





John Sargeant joined Meadows Farms in 1990, working as a Manager and Landscape Designer. His diverse and extensive experience provides him with a unique perspective, and in combination with formal education at Frostburg State University and Longwood Gardens, John has the ability to create beautiful landscapes and educate the client. 

"What a difference! The new landscaping looks great. Now I’m going to have to do something with the other side of the house. These guys know what they’re doing."     Mrs. C. C., Ellicott City, MD




paul.jpg - 7692 Bytes Paul Imperatore is our most often requested designer in Maryland due to his customer friendly attitude and high impact, low maintenance, value oriented designs.



"What an improvement on the curb appeal of our house! Paul (Imperatore) did an excellent job in the designing and helped us in keeping within our budget. Can't wait for him to come back to help us design our walkway and driveway and possibly the back and side of our house. Thanks Paul and Scott, and the most professional crew."        Mr. and Mrs. S. B., Silver Spring MD     




Joe Hudgins specialty is creating an outdoor extension of your home. He caters to individual tastes and will value-engineer projects to match any budget. Joe finds unique ways to integrate the landscape with patios, special lighting, decks, and waterscapes.  


"Very enthusiastic, interested in entertaining all ideas and preferences. Extremely likeable guy! Great ideas and knowledgeable about what plant will or will not work in various locations."   Mrs. C. F., Herndon VA




rickm.jpg - 7848 Bytes Rick Meadows limits his practice to Fredericksburg, Woodbridge, Stafford, Culpeper and surrounding areas. Requests by clients for his expertise in stonewalls, ponds and year round colorful plantings have made Rick the standard of excellence in these areas.



"We are so thankful that you have this service available, and are so dedicated to your profession. My husband and I would like to thank Rick Meadows and his crew to doing a beautiful job designing and installing our new landscaping....."                   Mr. and Mrs. G. C., Fredericksburg VA                    



jason.jpg - 8186 Bytes Jason Leveille is a Certified Virginia Nurseryman with ten years experience. Whether designing formal or natural landscapes, he will work hand in hand with you to create a look in perfect harmony with your home.

"We wanted to express out satisfaction with the outcome of our landscaping project, but more particularly to praise the talents of Mr. Jason Leveille. He was extremely considerate and helpful and responsive in all our interactions. We would be happy to recommend him without reservation."   Mrs. M. B., Potomac MD



glenn.jpg - 7353 Bytes Glenn Louis has been with Meadows Farms for 11 years. He has a unique ability to combine creativity, horticulture and practicality in each of his designs.

"I am very satisfied with the work Meadows Farms did landscaping my front yard. Glenn Louis was very knowledgeable on the different types of plants we were interested in, plant removal, and landscape design. The work crew that performed the work were very professional. Most of my neighbors have come by to admire my new landscaped front yard."   Mr. T. K., Silver Spring MD


 

DeWayne

DeWayne Hendricks is a Certifiied Virginia Nurseryman with 15 years of landscape experience. He designs cost effective, attractive landscapes and provides friendly and knowledgeable service to his clients.



"My wife Monica and I are thrilled that we selected Meadows Farms to design and perform the work. We have been impressed with the professionalism of everyone involved - in particular, DeWayne Hendricks, Landscape Designer and Billy Massey, Construction Foreman."    Mr. D. V., Centreville VA





ross.jpg - 7749 Bytes Jim Ross has designed many outstanding landscapes in Anne Arundel, Prince Georges, Charles, St. Mary's and surrounding counties, as well as in Northern Virginia. His practical knowledge compliments his natural talent for creating colorful landscapes.

"Thanks for the job well done. Jim did a fantastic job to go along with my new deck and porch. I have had so many compliments, one comment was made that it should be in a magazine."   Mrs. T. W., District Heights MD



jennifer.jpg - 8455 Bytes Jennifer Whalley is a landscape architect with an uncommon feel for landscape design using construction and complimentary plantings to create outdoor living space.

"Walkway construction: Both Billy (foreman) and his assistant Don (Curley) displayed a professional and thoughtful demeanor. The work on the walkway and drainage and followup was excellent, the two workers knowledgeable and efficient. I was impressed. Designer: Jennifer Whalley is a talented designer whose creativity is evident. She worked with us to turn a wasteland into a verdant patch, and will forever remember her sitting on a pile of woodchips, sketching my dream. Thanks to all of you!!"   Mrs. T. O., Reston VA




fish.jpg - 7758 Bytes John Fish is a landscape architect with extensive horticultural knowledge and a feel for combining plants and landscape construction features. His reputation for outstanding service is indisputable.

"John Fish was very helpful in landscape design and tree selection. His efforts ensured a beautiful look in our yard. Thank you."                                     Mr. and Mrs. F., Sterling VA



vic.jpg - 7574 Bytes Vic Meadows takes pride in providing satisfaction and award-winning landscapes to his clients in the Fredericksburg area. His formal training and more than 25 years of experience allow him to develop stunning unique designs.

"Vic (Meadows) designed our landscape in our front yard 3 years ago and we have been thrilled. Many compliments and questions from neighbors, so we called on him for our back yard. We love having a unique design in deck and landscaping, not 'cookie cutter.' He individualizes designs for your lifestyle, yard, etc."               Mr. and Mrs. B., Fredericksburg VA



Nathan Walbe is a landscape architect with hands on experience who offers his clients practical, yet beautiful, planting and construction solutions.

"We were very pleased with Nathan Walbe. He is very knowledgeable and we are very happy working with him. The landscaping job looks great."         Mrs. K. K., Bowie MD



Jo Lynne Ausley combines practical gardening skills with an ability to understand her clients needs to create blooming and fragrant gardens.

"I love my front yard! Thank you! Jo Lynne was a wonderful person to deal with. We had a laughing good time; same sense of humor as me. We were able to do the entire process in one visit, which was a big help....."              Mrs. F. M., Arlington VA



Seana Ankers has been actively involved in the landscape industry for over a decade. A Certified Horticulturist with a specialty in native plants, Seana has the knowledge to give you realistic expectations for your project. She strives to tailor her designs to the individual. By combining each individual’s style and personality with function and budget, Seana paints a picture that compliments the lifestyle of each client.

"Outstanding! A neighbor referred us to Seana, and we will pass her name on to our friends. She was fabulous at designing. Our friends own a landscaping company, but we much preferred the way Seana works!"               C.W, Bristow, VA



Designing with your personal style and preferences in mind, CAROLYN Abrams will create a tailored landscape that can be enjoyed year round. Carolyn has earned a B. S. Degree in Horticulture from Penn State University and has over nine years in the industry, which includes wholesale plant production, retail garden center management and historic garden restoration. She will design a garden that blends naturally into its surroundings or create a theme garden that makes a statement. Always considering how the landscape will look from all points of view, she is able to achieve a balance of natural beauty and good taste.


Lisa Clements is a Certified Virginia Nurseryman with a degree in Environmental Studies from George Mason University, and has been in the nursery industry since 1979. She has worked in several different departments at Meadows Farms, and as a Garden Department supervisor at Home Depot. She has become proficient in the knowledge of Virginia flora, their growth habits and uses in the garden, and has a background in purchasing and marketing within the nursery and landscape field.

I have dealt with many people over the years in 6 states but I must say Lisa is the most professional one I have ever met. She is knowledgeable and a personality that you enjoy working with. You guys are lucky to have her!               E. P., Leesburg



Stan Meadows was born and raised in the family nursery business, and has been involved for 25 years in the Green Industry. His experience includes management, design and installation of plants and hardscapes, and maintenance. Stan is a member of the Virginia Society of Landscape Designers and the Northern Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association and continues his education in horticulture. His professional qualifications are complimented by an uncanny ability to satisfy Northern Virginia clients’ individual needs and concerns.


"Stan provided excellent suggestions and a lovely layout that will enhance the front of our home. I will recommend his services to the neighborhood, friends and family. You have one very happy customer."               R.L., Manassas VA


What does your home landscape need to improve its appeal, make it more useful and ultimately increase its value? Award winning designer Nick DelleDonne can make it happen for you. Recognized and certified as a professional horticulturist, Nick will listen to your needs. He will work with you to get in touch with the spirit of the site, understand its potential and help you make your dreams come true.

"We consulted with another landscape company but chose Meadows Farms because of Nick DelleDonne. He is great to work with! We plan to continue our landscaping with Meadows Farms. We have been happy with the whole process."               B.A. & D.N., Fairfax, VA


Kevin Ganley is a Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturist with a B.S. from Univ. of MD and has been with Meadows Farms since 1995. He has been a featured designer on several episodes of HGTV's Curb Appeal. As one of our top designers, his specialty is integrating your needs and budget with your outdoor living space. From low-maintenance foundation plantings and year-round color to extensive hardscapes, ponds, decks and outdoor lighting, Kevin will work with you to come up with your ideal landscape design.

"Kevin was very helpful and did a wonderful job with the design for our front yard. He was very understanding of our needs and listened to what we wanted. We highly recommend him to everyone."
A. K., Pasadena, MD




David Holloway started with Meadows Farms in 1994. He has a BS from the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse. He has completed the Master Gardener Program and is a Certified Virginia Nurseryman. His unique designs create and preserve beauty of the surroundings while fitting the home’s architectural style. The landscaping flows from the house whether it is country style or contemporary. While making the outdoor areas useful, David strives to create year round interest and beauty with color and different plant textures.

"David Holloway is an extraordinarily gifted Landscape Designer/artist in his presentation, hands-on management and his sensitivity to the customer’s ideas and needs for landscaping."               M.D., Culpeper, MD

David was wonderful to work with. He was very flexible and in tune with our ideas and wants, taking time to make a couple of visits overall for the satisfaction of the customers.               L.B.



Dave McCann started in the Landscape industry in 1995 as a Landscape Contractor in California. He moved to Virginia in 2001 and started with Meadows Farms as a Landscape Designer in Spring 2002. Since that time, Dave has designed more than 500 landscape projects. He keeps his skills honed by continued membership in industry associations.

"Dave designed our patio and landscaping that is a very good match for our needs. He incorporated our desires into an attractive design that we will enjoy."               G.P. Arlington, VA



Alan Meadows is a tireless worker with excellent communication skills. Alan will give you fantastic customer service in an effort to fulfill your landscaping dreams. Whether your need is new plantings, replacement or upgrading of existing landscaping, rock walls, patios, decks, or ponds, Alan will work with you to provide a quality installation that will both beautify and increase the value of your home.


Shelley Meadows started part time with Meadows Farms in 1985. She completed her degree in horticulture while working up through the management level. Shelley will listen to your wants, needs and concerns to create a functional design that accomplishes your goals. She is committed to providing her customers with a creative, cost effective solution for all aspects of your landscaping needs.



Whether your goal is to screen an unsightly view, solve a drainage problem, or create a beautiful landscape for your entire yard, Marjorie Smith will help to achieve it. Marjorie looks at garden design as a collaborative process between owner and designer. Her goal is to make sure the final product reflects the principles of sound design, adapts to your personal style, and fits within your budget. Her experience includes ponds, patios, walkways, decks, woodland retreats, shade gardens, and sunny borders.

"My wife and I are very pleased with the design and the overall appearance. We have had compliments from our neighbors on the improved appearance of our landscape."               Alexandria



Earl Washington works with the homeowner throughout the design process so that the homeowner can make informed selections of planting and hardscaping materials within a desired budget. Many of his clients return for sequential work in phases to create a comprehensive project. Earl will be happy to help you plan your new outdoor living area.

Mr. Washington helped us to develop a dramatic landscape which completely complemented the existing yard features in every way while maintaining our desired budget for the project. He was both helpful in answering our questions and in overseeing all the details in a timely manner. We could not have hand picked a Landscape designer who more completely met every expectation if we had searched the world over!               D. Robertson, Woodbridge VA



Joe Hackman has an outstanding feel for plants derived from his experience in design, installation and maintaining large estates and private residences. His cheerfulness is appreciated by his clients, and his knowledge and skills serve them well.

"Joe was wonderful to work with. We had to talk many times back and forth on the telephone. I met with him to go over the project, he was very thorough."             Mrs. K. C., Bealeton VA



Michael Gentile has developed a reputation as an imaginative and artistic Landscape Design Gardener who uses nature as his palate. Michael strongly believes that knowledge of plant growth habits and their proper placement results in strong landscape designs. He has over 19 yrs. Experience working in the industry. It has always been his goal to create innovative landscape gardens that reflect the homeowners personality and spirit.



A graduate of the Anna Gresham Landscape Design School, New Zealand, Beate Swart has earned her diploma in landscape, learning about different landscape techniques, construction and planting design layouts and installation in different parts of the world, including Southern Africa, Europe and the United States. Her speciality is to create your dream garden simply by adding plants, or creating a new landscape for you.


Stephen Whittaker has 24 years experience in landscape design. He has a B.S. in Ornamental Horticulture from the University of Maryland – College Park, and also pursued continuing education in perennial design and with the Landscape Magic Seminar at Walt Disney World in Orlando. He is certified as a Professional Horticulturist in Maryland, and has taught classes on home landscaping at Charles County Community College in LaPlata. His design clients find that he is friendly, easy to talk with, and receptive to their input to develop landscapes that fit their lifestyle and budget. He is comfortable in developing designs for diverse projects, from simple front plantings to decks, patios, retaining walls, and pools gardens that create outdoor living areas.



Victoria Piotti has enjoyed working within the landscape industry since 2000. Victoria has the experience and knowledge to give you realistic expectations for any landscape project. She is a current board member of the Northern Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association and she continues her education in Horticulture and Landscape Design. Victoria works with her clients to create innovative landscapes that reflect the homeowners’ personality and the architecture of their home. From foundation plantings to decks and patios for entertaining, to alluring walkways that take you through a uniquely designed garden, she gives one hundred percent to her clients and her designs by considering the clients’ needs and budget. She strives to make each design unique and creative.



In over 20 years of landscape design/ sales and construction, Jamie Jensen has always developed relationships with his clients. He is a long-term thinker and has the philosophy of putting the right trees and shrubs together to form complimentary combinations that do not outgrow the area too quickly. He likes to oversee the project from start to finish to maintain 100% satisfied customers.





Working with Meadows Farms since 1992, Jon Long incorporates his twelve years of horticulture experience in each one of his innovative designs. His extensive knowledge of plants and materials enables him to integrate your lifestyle needs and desires into a landscape design. Whether you have simple or extensive landscaping needs, Jon will work closely with you to create a personalized landscape filled with the highest quality plants and materials. His vast knowledge of plants allows him to choose trees, shrubs and perennials that work with your unique property qualities such as sun exposure, soil type and drainage concerns. Jon is dedicated to the landscape industry by keeping up-to-date with the latest plants, materials and landscape trends.



Using Lewis Turner as your Landscape Designer will enable you to get the most out of your dollar. Lewis has been in the family business for over ten years. He will provide exactly what the customer is looking for, along with many ideas that were not originally thought of. Lewis enjoys using a wide variety of plant materials with accent rock walls, water features, and flowering trees.



A DC Native and a recent addition to the Meadows Farms family, Rebecca Simpson has studied Horticulture, Agronomy and Design at the University of Maryland and is completing her degree in Landscape Technology at Maryland College. What appeals to you? Casual or formal, grand or intimate, Rebecca is dedicated to integrating your ideas into a landscape that you will enjoy. Whatever you envision, her artistic eye and creative enthusiasm will be evident in the design she creates for you.



Dea Schofield has a very unique background which gives her a holistic, creative and interesting take on the art and science of landscapes and design. Working as a horticulturist for several public gardens gave her extensive experience with plants that do well in our area as well as an opportunity for creative design work. She was also trained with Smithsonian, Botanic Garden and National Arboretum employees at in house training seminars which featured preeminent people in the field. She has also worked all sides of landscaping, giving her a big picture view. Dea believes ‘there is a solution to every problem’ and a ‘garden for every one’, whether you are a gardener yourself, want an outdoor ‘room’ or just a beautiful view from inside.



Brigitte Zarlenga is a graduate of The George Washington University Landscape Design Program where she learned to use unity, form and repetition in landscape to help showcase a house. She enjoys working with people to develop a design that suits their desires and needs. Landscaping is an important project that makes a statement about your home. Brigitte’s approach is that this should be a pleasant experience. Whether you are considering planting your entire yard or updating an area of your yard, Brigitte will plan a design to suit your needs and enhance the beauty of your property.



Pepe Ayulo is a Virginia certified horticulturist and a great landscape designer. During the course of his Bachelor of Science degree, he completed classes in Woody plants, Perennials, Site Analysis/Planning, Turf Management and Landscape Design. He has over 8 years in the green industry and the experience to make your outdoors look fantastic with attractive plants and landscape construction features.

"The work and design look great! We had received many wonderful comments. We would highly recommend Pepe and Meadows Farms to anyone."             S.O., Fairfax, VA




Because of our success, Meadows Farms attracts many of the brightest and most creative landscape architects and designers in the business. We're certain that you'll enjoy your experience meeting with any of our outstanding staff.
 



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