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Who We Are
At Molly Scott Exteriors, each design begins with listening—about how you live, what you value, and how you want your outdoor spaces to feel. I create landscapes that are personal, functional, sustainable, and deeply connected to their surroundings. I founded my practice in 2011 to offer a hands-on, transparent experience. With a background in landscape design and botany—and a lifelong love of art and plants—I bring both creativity, horticultural knowledge, and technical expertise to every project. I strive to be an excellent listener, communicator, and advocate, and to keep projects organized and enjoyable from start to finish. I collaborate closely with trusted contractors throughout the DC / MD / VA region and now New England, ensuring smooth installation and exceptional workmanship. Whether it’s a townhouse courtyard, multi-functional city back yard, or a waterfront or woodland escape, each design is tailored to the site, the ecology, and the way you live. I maintain a clear process from design through installation, and keep in touch with clients and their gardens well after the garden is "finished". If this sounds like the design process you're looking for, let's connect! Specialties: Landscape Design • Garden Design • Outdoor Living Spaces • Planting Design • Hardscape Design • Site-responsive Design • Project Management • Native Plant Design • Natural and Manufactured Material Selection • Ecological Landscape Design • Outdoor Kitchens • Swimming Pool Design • Arbor/Pergola Design • Outdoor Storage Design •Outdoor Lighting Plans • Container Design • Rooftop Garden Design • Naturalistic Garden Design • Urban Garden Design • Waterfront Garden Design
Our Services
• Custom Fire Pits
• Custom Water Features
• Deck Design
• Drought Tolerant Landscaping
• Garden Design
• Hardscaping
• Landscape Design
• Landscape Plans
• Patio Design
• Pool Landscaping
• Site Planning
• Swimming Pool Design

Testimonials

Molly was wonderful every step of the way. She helped us with the redesign of both our front and back yards for our townhouse. She walked us through the entire process very clearly. She then created a beautiful hand drawn plan for both spaces. She met with us and described the plan carefully, explaining all the plant choices she had made. Molly has wonderful design skills. She even helped us re-design storage cabinets in a way that would never have occurred to me, creating more space than we had before. She then helped us hire the landscaper to do the work and he did a beautiful job, under her supervision. After all the plantings were in, Molly came by several weeks later to make sure ev...

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Best of Houzz 2025 - Client Satisfaction
Best of Houzz 2023 - Client Satisfaction
Best of Houzz 2022 - Client Satisfaction
Best of Houzz 2021 - Client Satisfaction
Best of Houzz 2020 - Client Satisfaction
Best of Houzz 2019 - Client Satisfaction
Best of Houzz 2017 - Client Satisfaction
Best of Houzz 2016 - Client Satisfaction
Best of Houzz 2014 - Client Satisfaction
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