410.377.7500
In 1929 three brothers, James, Robert, and George McWilliams, become business partners selling sod in Timonium, Maryland. Several years later, in 1936, James and Robert formed a company that sold and installed sod. In 1946, James McWilliams and his wife, Marion, started a small propagation nursery in the Stoneleigh/Idlewood community north of Baltimore. The nursery quickly became the spring blooming attraction of the neighborhood. "Mac's azaleas" became Maxalea, the family business that continues to operate from the same property.
James and Marion McWilliams nurtured and successfully readied their business for the next generation. Using their horticultural backgrounds and skills in landscape architecture, sons Jack and Don teamed to develop Maxalea's landscape contracting division. More recently, within the emerging "Age of Technology" and at the threshold of the 21st century, Maxalea became the responsibility of a third generation. Five McWilliams family members assumed ownership and management responsibilities in 1998.
Currently owned and operated by Michael, James, Stephen, and David McWilliams, Maxalea continues to be a leader in the landscape industry and is the recipient of many local and national awards.
Maxalea has become a full service landscape contractor employing over 80 trained professionals including landscape architects, landscape designers, horticulturists, technicians, nurserymen, and grounds maintenance personnel.
Maxalea, Inc.
900 Oak Hill Road
Baltimore, MD 21239
Phone: 410.377.7500
Fax: 410.377.6864
“I am so pleased with the landscaping renovations. All of the plants and shrubs in the front, back and side are beautiful and the entire look exceeds my expectations. The layout and the choice of greens add so much to the house. Already neighbors I never knew are stopping to admire everything. Once again, Maxalea has demonstrated quality workmanship.”
- B. Kansler
"We all LOVE the winter plantings. We are so happy with this Maxalea situation. It has really increased our enjoyment of our home and your creativity and attention to detail is so appreciated."
- William S.
"I am a very very satisfied customer. Vance Cole was amazing! Knowledgeable, helpful, very very nice. Great design. Brian and other workmen worked hard & did a great job. Very impressive! Would highly recommend you to anyone. Value to service - teriffic. Thank you so much."
- Judy G.
“I want to thank you for the marvelous landscaping job you did for me. Your plan was just what I had imagined and your engineering skills are terrific. It has been a pleasure to work with you and I am as happy 14 years later as I was the very first year.”
- R. Feikin
“Erik and Juan with the new mulch truck were fabulous. Unbelievable! The boys are doing a good job. I appreciate it.”
- M. Shriver