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| 417 A Street SE. Southwest corner of 5th and A Streets SE. Renowned among the neighbors for size, variety and color in all seasons, this large L-shaped corner plot includes wide tree-boxes, fully planted with shrubs and flowers. White imperial lilies form a backdrop to a mass of sweet perennials. Morning sun. |
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| 256 Maryland Avenue NE. "Cortelu House" at northeast corner of 3rd Street and Maryland Avenue NE, facing south and east. A formal garden with well kept lawn, suitable for a formal 1891 mansion. A philodendron in an urn and various palms in containers provide a formal look, while trimmed ivy and a traditional border of day lilies provide background for roses. |
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| 646 East Capitol Street SE. A path winds through a large, deep south-facing space filled with color. Lilies, oak leaf hydrangea and many colorful perennials throughout the seasons. All the gardens in this category are labor-intensive, but this one looks effortless. |
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| 656 East Capitol Street SE. Northwest corner of East Capitol and 7th Street NE. A large, formal, square-shaped garden, with two white crape myrtle trees in the background, was designed by landscaper Mark Holler, and may be best viewed from above. With a winding path, a stone bench, and all-season interest, from spring peonies and irises to beautiful japanese anemones in the fall, this garden rejoices in many highlights. A Harry Lauder's Walking Stick takes pride of place in the center. Note the shapely oak leaf hydrangea at the upper right. |
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| 700 East Capitol Street SE. Northeast corner of East Capitol and 7th Streets. A formal space with perennial shrubs blooming from early spring (camellia) to mid-spring (hydrangea) and on. To the left of the front walk, a ferny shade border under a row of stunning holly trees. To the right, a circle of tiny pebbles featuring sculpture, a bench, and a subtle water feature. |