Serving St. Michaels & Talbot County
Custom Pools & Landscape Design in St. Michaels, MDAward-Winning Design. 20+ Years. Family-Owned.
From waterfront estates and second homes on the Miles River to the historic properties of downtown St. Michaels, Wade Pools & Landscape Design creates outdoor environments that capture everything the Eastern Shore offers. Free estimates. Serving the area since 2001.
St. Michaels 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
St. Michaels, MD
The Premier Pool & Landscape Contractor in St. Michaels
When St. Michaels homeowners search for a pool builder near me or a landscape contractor for a Miles River estate, Wade Pools & Landscape Design is the answer. Wade has been the trusted pool builder and landscape contractor in St. Michaels since 2001 — delivering custom pool construction, pool design, and comprehensive landscaping for one of Maryland’s most celebrated waterfront communities.
St. Michaels represents one of the Chesapeake Bay’s most discerning pool construction and landscape design markets. Our pool builder work here demands waterfront expertise, Critical Area compliance, historic property sensitivity, and the design quality that belongs in this exceptional setting. We hold MHIC License #90341 and are ICPI Certified.
Whether you need a pool builder for a Miles River waterfront estate, a landscape contractor for comprehensive landscape design and build, hardscaping for patios and walkways, pool restoration services, or native plantings, rain gardens, and stormwater management solutions, Wade manages every phase from design through construction and maintenance.
What We Do
Full-Service Pool & Landscape Solutions for St. Michaels 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 St. Michaels property needs.
Pool Construction & Restoration
Custom in-ground pool construction and pool restoration for St. Michaels 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 St. Michaels 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 St. Michaels 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 St. Michaels 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 St. Michaels 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 St. Michaels, Talbot County soil and climate conditions. Sustainable landscaping that performs beautifully and responsibly.
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Waterfront & Estate Design Built for St. Michaels Living
St. Michaels pool construction and landscape design must meet the highest standards — waterfront Critical Area compliance, historic context sensitivity, and the design sophistication that this nationally recognized community demands from every pool builder and landscape contractor it welcomes.
Talbot County’s permitting process and Critical Area regulations apply to every pool construction and hardscape project in St. Michaels. Wade manages the full permit process including tidal setback coordination. Our landscape contractor services include native Eastern Shore plantings, rain gardens, stormwater management, and eco-friendly landscape design suited to St. Michaels’ waterfront character.
From pool construction on Miles River waterfront estates to landscape design and build for historic St. Michaels properties, Wade delivers pool builder and landscaping contractor services that honor this community’s extraordinary setting.
What Sets Wade Apart in Annapolis
- Tidal & waterfront property design expertise
- Critical Area & Talbot County permit navigation
- Miles River & Chesapeake Bay shoreline compliance
- Pool designs for Eastern Shore waterfront estates
- Native Eastern Shore plantings & sustainable design
- Historic property-sensitive design approach
- Seasonal property & second home management
- Year-round & seasonal 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 St. Michaels and the surrounding Talbot County region.
Why St. Michaels 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 Talbot County. We hold MHIC License #90341 and are ICPI Certified. Best of Eastern Shore 2025. When St. Michaels homeowners search pool builder near me, Wade is the credentialed waterfront answer.
When you hire Wade for pool construction or landscape design in St. Michaels, you work directly with Shaun and Wayne Wade. Our pool builder process delivers Critical Area-compliant, historically sensitive 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, MD and serves Talbot County including St. Michaels. Founded in 2001 by Wayne and Shaun Wade, we have served Eastern Shore homeowners for over 20 years. We are locally-owned and family-operated.
Wade offers custom in-ground pools and spas, comprehensive landscape design and build, outdoor living spaces (patios, outdoor kitchens, fire features, pergolas), pavers and hardscaping, lawn and landscape maintenance, and seasonal planting and mulching — including seasonal programs for second homes and vacation properties.
Yes. Wade has extensive experience designing and installing custom pools on tidal waterfront properties. We understand the Critical Area buffer requirements, tidal wetland setbacks, and Talbot County permitting process that govern pool and hardscape installation near the water in the St. Michaels area.
Yes. Wade serves both primary residences and second homes throughout the St. Michaels and Talbot County area. We offer seasonal maintenance programs designed for properties that aren’t occupied year-round, keeping your landscape and outdoor living spaces in top condition for every visit.
Yes. Wade manages the full permitting process for Talbot County projects. We are familiar with the county’s requirements for pool installation, hardscape construction, Critical Area compliance, and grading, and we coordinate all permit documentation as part of our design-build service.
Wade serves St. Michaels and the surrounding Talbot County area, including Easton, Oxford, Tilghman Island, Bozman, and Neavitt. We also serve Queen Anne’s County, Anne Arundel County, and Howard County.
Call (410) 349-9507 or submit a contact form at wadelandscapes.com/contact/. We offer free on-site consultations for St. Michaels and Talbot County properties — a straightforward conversation with no obligation.
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 St. Michaels and the Surrounding Communities
Wade Pools & Landscape Design serves homeowners and businesses throughout Talbot County and beyond. Based in Annapolis, we are minutes from most of the communities listed below.
Ready to transform your St. Michaels property?
Call St. Michaels’ trusted pool builder and landscape contractor for a free on-site estimate. We serve St. Michaels and all of Talbot County. No pressure — just an honest conversation about pool construction and landscape design.