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Andrea von der Pfordten and Debbie Friedman have joined their talents as a design team. Andrea’s extensive horticultural knowledge combines with Debbie’s established background in fashion design.

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Andrea von der Pfordten

Andrea developed her horticultural skills at renowned gardens such as Dumbarton Oaks and the Bishop’s Garden at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC. She oversaw residential projects in Georgetown while working for an upscale landscape design firm. Presently, Andrea shares her passion and know-how with clients as a garden coach. Her experiences have led her to create a sense of place unique to each situation, which flatters the clients’ surroundings.

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Debbie Friedman

Debbie holds a graduate certificate in Landscape Design from George Washington University and is a Master Gardener in Montgomery County, MD. These credentials follow upon a successful career in the fashion industry, as well as being a professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Debbie switched gears and fused her love for design with her enthusiasm for nature. She uses her experience and sense of style to develop gardens that are filled with texture and color and which have a deep impact on the visitor.

Client Testimonials

I love a good before and after of amazing landscaping. And as anyone who has ever completed a major project knows, an excellent design team and design plan is imperative. This is why we used Bethesda Garden Design to design our front yard project. Not only did Debbie and Andrea listen carefully to our ideas and requirements (like being able to easily maintain and giving us privacy from the street), they brought a vision to life that complimented the style of our house. They also helped us find a driveway paving company and worked seamlessly with them to ensure our project blended. Lastly, their communication was top notch. I received updates regularly and knew when the crew was coming or if...

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