Articles by: Eric Drenner

If you are looking to cover up the less attractive parts of a building, or area, looking to create privacy, or you are just thinking a little greenery would be nice, green screens could be the right solution. A green screen consists of welded wire trellises, that create a three dimensional structure. […]

If you have a pet there is a big chance it spends some of it’s time outside. Living in a home with small outdoor spaces can make this challenging, especially when your pet needs to use the bathroom outdoors. You may also have a bigger yard however finding the time […]

Contemporary fire pits are pre-fabricated and can be purchased from hardware stores. In its most basic form, however, a fire pit is simply an artificial hole dug into the ground. One step up from this very basic design would be a structure constructed from bricks or stones. A fire pit […]

Irrigation can benefit your landscaping efforts by providing artificial water to your lawn or soil. In warmer climates or during periods of drought or little rainfall in more temperate areas, irrigation can be a cost-efficient way to ensure the sustainability and diversity of your landscaping. Automated Sprinkler System Installing an automated […]

If you are looking for the perfect space where grass and sunshine meet together, then a tanning lawn may be something worth incorporating into your landscaping. A tanning lawn provides a space for people to sit, relax, read a book, all while soaking up the sunshine. The ideal space would […]

Our team recently completed the landscaping design work of Crosswinds Annapolis Towne Centre in Annapolis, MD. Crosswinds Annapolis is a new luxury apartment complex located at the Annapolis Towne Centre. The development is a Bozzuto Group community – developed by Bozzuto Development Company, built by Bozzuto Construction Company and managed […]

For anyone thinking about adding some landscaping to improve your property it is a good idea to know what climactic zone you are in. Paying attention to your climactic zone and using plants that thrive in your area can mean the difference between success and failure when it comes to […]

Recently, our crews participated in the development and landscaping design work of Bainbridge River Oaks in Woodbridge, VA. Bainbridge River Oaks are luxury garden style apartments located between the Fort Belvoir and Quantico military bases. The development was a venture between Starwood Capital Group Global and the Bainbridge Companies. Cline […]

This winter and spring, E-Landscape is busy providing commercial landscaping services for a new residential development in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. Construction is currently underway for Justice Park, a new five-story, 28-unit apartment building at 1421 Euclid St, NW. The development sits on a 12,325-square-foot plot of […]

Davidsonville, MD January 15, 2014 – Davidsonville, Maryland‐based commercial landscaper E‐Landscape Specialty Solutions announced that it has been awarded a contract to provide commercial landscaping services for a new residential development in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. Construction is currently underway for Justice Park, a new five‐story, 28‐unit apartment building at 1421 Euclid St, NW. The development sits on a 12,325‐square‐foot plot of land that previously was the site of Justice Park.  The building has been developed for the hard‐of‐hearing and deaf community who fall within the low‐ income household designation of between 50 to 60 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI)—about $45,000 to $55,000 per year. The development will have 8 studio apartments, 16 one‐bedrooms, 4 two‐ bedrooms, covered parking, a fitness area, and bike racks as well as a landscaped courtyard. “Justice Park will be a wonderful enhancement to the Columbia Heights neighborhood, but it also provides much‐needed affordable living options for Washington, DC’s deaf and hard of hearing community,” commented E‐Landscape President Eric Drenner. “We’re excited to be a part of such a unique project and are looking forward to making Justice Park a welcoming home for its new residents.” The city awarded the $11.5 million project to a group including Dantes Partners in July 2011. Grimm + Parker Architects designed the project, Dickinson and Partners is the hard‐of‐hearing design consultant, and Hamel Builders is doing the construction. The building permit was received in June 2013, and Dantes Partners plans to deliver the completed building in May/June 2014. E‐Landscape’s scope of work includes the installation of lightweight soil, landscape plantings and site furnishings.