Landscaping in Kensington, MD

Local Landscaping in Kensington

Kensington is a small town with a strong sense of place, centered on its historic district of late nineteenth and early twentieth century Victorian homes with wraparound porches and deep front yards. Howard Avenue's Antique Row and the old train station give the town center its character. Beyond the historic core, neighborhoods such as Kensington Estates, Kensington View and Parkwood hold bungalows, Cape Cods, colonials and split-levels from the 1920s through the 1960s. Rock Creek Park and its stream valley trails edge the west side, bringing woods, wildlife and deer close to many yards.

Kensington homes suit gardens with charm: cottage-style perennial borders, picket or low hedge edges, brick or flagstone walks, porch plantings and shaded rear patios. Owners often want overgrown yards cleaned up, ivy removed from trees and fences, and failing lawns converted to native beds. Homes near Rock Creek see deer and need deer-resistant choices. Drainage around older foundations is another common need, along with patio additions behind modest houses. Lighting along walks and porch steps adds safety and evening charm.

The historic district can require review of visible exterior changes, so check before altering front yards, walls or fences. Many lots also sit close to Rock Creek, where deer, shade and wet soils shape plant choices. Old street trees need root protection during any hardscape work. One call from Bethesda connects you with a local landscape pro who understands Kensington's older homes and can suggest designs that fit the town's character.