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Why every landscape designer needs a blog

January 6, 2018 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

Growing up, I always wanted to be a writer. I read voraciously as a kid and I always envisioned myself locked in a cabin somewhere, with just a typewriter and a dog for company, … [Read more...]

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2017’s Holiday Poem

December 18, 2017 by Dave Marciniak 2 Comments

‘Twas the end of December, and out in my yard My branches were barren. The ground had gone hard. That night I was greeted with chills, wind, and frost And the knowledge … [Read more...]

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Landscape lighting transformer basics

December 4, 2017 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

landscape lighting transformer

12 volt lighting is like magic. You’re taking regular household line voltage and stepping it down to something that’s much safer and easier to work with. A rough knowledge of … [Read more...]

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Lighting for ponds and waterfalls

November 27, 2017 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

lighting for ponds and waterfalls

In 2017, we built several water features for a client who was turning a pretty blah property into their retirement home. The rear of the home was mostly glass and looked out onto a … [Read more...]

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The limits on winter landscape projects in Virginia

November 20, 2017 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

winter landscape projects

Story time! December of 2009, I met with Bob and Marilyn to walk through the layout of their front walk. The crew was coming the following day to rip out the existing walk and we … [Read more...]

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The best flagstone for you: natural cleft, thermal, or honed?

November 13, 2017 by Dave Marciniak 5 Comments

I don’t make any secret of the fact that I prefer natural stone to pavers, segmental wall block, or lick and stick stone. “Flagstone” can mean a pretty diverse array of stones and … [Read more...]

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Does your project qualify for a Virginia landscape grant?

November 6, 2017 by Dave Marciniak 1 Comment

What if you could get a Virginia landscape grant to help pay for your project? Would it help you make the decision to move forward? I know, I sound like this guy, but stay with … [Read more...]

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How to install a stepping stone path that won’t kill you

October 23, 2017 by Dave Marciniak 1 Comment

how to install a stepping stone path

We’ve all walked on a badly built stepping stone path. The first couple of stones rock or wobble a bit, and then suddenly you take a step and WHAM you’ve hit the lever arm … [Read more...]

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Planting for privacy: 6 tips for screening the ugly

October 17, 2017 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

It’s amazing how capable we are of holding two completely contradictory “truths” in our heads at one time. For example, “I love my neighborhood” and “I need to not see my neighbors … [Read more...]

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Case study: Modern landscape design in Virginia

October 9, 2017 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

before photo landscape

I get it: when you think of modern landscape design in Virginia you probably don’t think of me. A glance through my portfolio shows a lot of chunky wood and stone, big massed … [Read more...]

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      • Fredericksburg Landscape Design and Pool
      • Pond install in Prince William County
      • Culpeper Landscape Design
      • Culpeper Modern Backyard Landscape Design
      • Sperryville landscape design with ponds and waterfalls
      • Fredericksburg landscaping at Chancellorsville
      • Lake Anna landscaping & planting
      • Culpeper Winery Landscape Design
      • Oakton Modern Landscape Design
    • Plantings
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    • Pools & Ponds
    • Pavilions & Porches
    • Pergolas & Decks
    • Outdoor kitchens
    • Fireplaces & Firepits
    • Retaining walls
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