Serving Highland & Howard County
Custom Pools & Landscape Design in Highland, MDAward-Winning Design. 20+ Years. Family-Owned.
From Highland’s large-lot estate properties and horse farms to the premier residential communities that define this quiet corner of Howard County, Wade Pools & Landscape Design creates outdoor environments at the scale and quality that Highland properties demand. Free estimates. Serving the area since 2001.
Highland Pool Builder & Landscape Contractor
20+
Years transforming Maryland outdoor spaces
Founded2001 — Annapolis, MD
OwnershipFamily-Owned & Operated
ServicesPools, Landscape, Hardscape, Maintenance
EstimateFree Custom Consultations
Award-Winning Pool & Landscape Design
Annapolis • Eastern Shore • Since 2001
20+
Years in Business
5.0★
16 Google Reviews
Full
Design-to-Build Service
Free
Custom Estimates
Highland, MD
The Premier Pool & Landscape Contractor in Highland
When Highland homeowners search for a pool builder near me or a landscape contractor for their large-lot Howard County property, Wade Pools & Landscape Design is the answer. Founded in 2001, we are the trusted pool builder and landscape contractor in Highland — delivering custom pool construction, pool design, and comprehensive landscaping for the estate properties, horse farms, and large rural parcels that define this quiet corner of Howard County.
Highland’s rural character means most pool construction and landscape design projects here involve larger lot sizes, estate-scale design expectations, and site conditions shaped by agricultural history. Wade brings genuine large-lot pool builder and landscape contractor expertise — well and septic setback navigation, grade change management, and the design scale that Highland properties demand. We hold MHIC License #90341 and are ICPI Certified.
Whether you need a pool builder for a Highland estate, a landscape contractor for a rural property landscape design and build, hardscaping for patios and retaining walls, pool restoration services, or native plantings and stormwater management solutions, Wade manages every phase from design through construction and maintenance.
What We Do
Full-Service Pool & Landscape Solutions for Highland Properties
From custom pool construction and pool restoration to sustainable landscape design and build, patios, walkways, driveways, outdoor kitchens, water features, retaining walls, native plantings, rain gardens, stormwater management, and commercial and residential maintenance — Wade delivers every service your Highland property needs.
Pool Construction & Restoration
Custom in-ground pool construction and pool restoration for Highland residential and commercial properties. Every pool design is engineered from scratch for your site. We also restore and renovate existing pools to modern design and safety standards.
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Sustainable Landscape Design & Build
Full-scale landscape design and build for Highland properties. Our landscape contractor team handles grading, native plantings, eco-friendly landscape design, rain gardens, and stormwater management solutions — built to thrive in Maryland’s climate.
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Outdoor Kitchens & Water Features
Custom outdoor kitchens, water features, fire features, pergolas, and seating areas that extend the comfort of your Highland home into the outdoors. Designed as standalone investments or integrated with your pool construction and landscape design.
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Pavers, Hardscapes & Masonry
ICPI-Certified hardscape installation for Highland properties — patios, walkways, driveways, retaining walls, pool decks, and masonry in natural stone and concrete pavers. Built to complement your pool construction and landscape design.
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Commercial & Residential Maintenance
Year-round landscape maintenance programs for residential and commercial Highland properties — mowing, mulching, seasonal clean-ups, and snow removal. Protecting your pool construction and landscape design investment through every Maryland season.
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Native Plantings & Eco-Friendly Landscapes
Native planting programs, rain garden design and installation, stormwater management solutions, and eco-friendly landscape design tailored to Highland, Howard County soil and climate conditions. Sustainable landscaping that performs beautifully and responsibly.
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Estate-Scale Outdoor Design for Highland Properties
Highland’s large-lot estate and agricultural character creates pool construction and landscape design opportunities that are fundamentally different from suburban Howard County. Wade is experienced with the site conditions, well and septic setback requirements, drainage patterns, and design scale that define the pool builder and landscape contractor work on Highland properties.
Howard County’s permitting requirements for pool construction and hardscape installation apply throughout Highland, including additional documentation for larger rural parcels. Wade manages the full permit process for every project. Our landscape contractor services include native plantings, rain gardens, stormwater management solutions, and eco-friendly landscape design suited to Highland’s rural setting.
From pool construction on Highland estate properties to landscape design and build that works with large acreage and natural terrain, Wade delivers pool builder and landscaping contractor services at the scale and quality Highland homeowners expect.
What Sets Wade Apart in Annapolis
- Large-lot & estate-scale project expertise
- Well & septic setback navigation
- Howard County permit navigation
- Equestrian property-compatible design
- Grade change & site drainage solutions
- Pool designs for large Howard County parcels
- Full design-to-build management — one team, one contact
- Year-round maintenance programs
Client Reviews
What Maryland Homeowners Say About Wade
5.0 ☆ across 16 Google reviews — MHIC Licensed #90341 — ICPI Certified
★★★★★
“I can’t recommend Wade Landscapes enough! Our project turned out beautifully and we love our new outdoor kitchen space. They were communicative, easy to work with, and the work ethic is superior. We look forward to using them for future projects.”
★★★★★
“Professional and trustworthy. We worked with Wade to design and install a very large landscape project for our new home and we are extremely happy with the results. Many of our neighbors stopped by to let us know how great it looks!”
★★★★★
“We couldn’t be happier with our decision to use Wade Pools and Landscape. The process from start to finish was smooth with an incredible end result. We are blown away with our patio and would recommend Wade, hands down, to anyone.”
Our Work
Pools, Landscapes & Outdoor Spaces Across Maryland
A sample of projects completed by Wade Pools & Landscape Design for homeowners in Highland and the surrounding Howard County region.
Why Highland Homeowners Choose Wade
Experience, Credentials, and a Personal Commitment to Every Project
Wade is a licensed pool builder and landscape contractor with over 20 years of pool construction and landscaping experience in Highland and Howard County. We hold MHIC License #90341 and are ICPI Certified. We specialize in large-lot estate pool builder and landscape contractor work.
When you hire Wade for pool construction or landscape design in Highland, you work directly with Shaun and Wayne Wade. Our pool builder process is built around the scale and character of your Highland property — estate-level pool designs and landscape contractor work.
Est. 2001
Over 20 years serving Annapolis & Maryland
Educated Team
Graduate Landscape Design, GWU — BS Business Management, U of Baltimore
Family-Owned
Father-son operation — personal service on every project
Full-Service
Design, build, and maintain — one company, total accountability
Licensed & Certified
MHIC #90341 • ICPI Certified • Best of Annapolis 2025
Sustainable Focus
Native plantings, rain gardens, eco-friendly solutions
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Landscape & Pool Services in Annapolis
Yes. Wade Pools & Landscape Design is based in Annapolis and serves Howard County including Highland. Founded in 2001, we are locally-owned and family-operated.
Yes. Wade specializes in large-lot and estate-scale pool and landscape projects. We account for acreage, grade changes, well and septic setbacks, and the scale that Highland properties demand.
Wade offers custom in-ground pools and spas, landscape design and build, outdoor living spaces, pavers and hardscaping, lawn and landscape maintenance, and seasonal planting and mulching.
Yes. Wade has experience designing outdoor environments on equestrian and agricultural properties in the Highland area, working around the unique constraints and character of these sites.
Yes. Wade manages the full Howard County permitting process including documentation for large-lot rural properties.
Wade serves Highland and surrounding communities including Clarksville, Fulton, Ellicott City, Dayton, and Glenwood, as well as Anne Arundel County and the Eastern Shore.
Call (410) 349-9507 or visit wadelandscapes.com/contact/ for a free on-site consultation.
Call us at (410) 349-9507 or submit a contact form at wadelandscapes.com/contact/. We schedule a free on-site consultation where one of the Wade team will walk your property, listen to your goals, and discuss design and budget options. There is no obligation and no pressure — just a straightforward conversation about what’s possible for your Annapolis property.
Service Area
Proudly Serving Highland and the Surrounding Communities
Wade Pools & Landscape Design serves homeowners and businesses throughout Howard County and beyond. Based in Annapolis, we are within easy reach of your property.
Ready to transform your Highland property?
Call Highland’s trusted pool builder and landscape contractor for a free on-site estimate. We serve Highland and all of Howard County. No pressure — just an honest conversation about pool construction and landscaping for your property.