It was time to reclaim what was mine. I swung my Hori knife like a machete, slicing through thick stalks of pokeweed and tangles of morning …
Dave Marciniak
Custom stonework
As you look through our portfolio you may notice that we love natural materials. Our team takes pride in crafting beautiful plantings, …
3D & CAD landscape design
When you look out at your yard, do you see the same problems that have bothered you for years and you can't figure out a path forward? …
Outdoor Kitchens in Virginia
Food cooked outside just tastes better. I can't tell you why that is, but I can help you have more fun cooking outside and get better …
Sustainable landscapes
I can't think of a single argument against sustainable landscapes. If I told you we could design a landscape that would require less …
Virginia Native Plants
We love Virginia native plants, and you will too! More and more homeowners are discovering the benefits of incorporating natives into their …
Can I lay pavers/brick/flagstone over my crappy old concrete walk?
When someone asks me, “can I lay pavers/brick/flagstone over my crappy old concrete walk?” I think about the difference between frugal and …
Are travertine paver patios slippery when wet?
Virginia may not be that far south, but our summers do get crazy hot. It’s especially challenging for our clients building patios or pool …
2019’s Holiday Poem
‘Twas mere days before Christmas, but we hadn’t slowed down We were digging and building, criss-crossing the town. Not just us, oh no …