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Why we don’t use interlocking wall block for freestanding walls

September 26, 2017 by Dave Marciniak 2 Comments

I’m just old enough that I remember the Christmas Wish Book, that fat, glossy, full-color catalog - was it from Sears? - loaded with toys and other stuff to fuel my suburban … [Read more...]

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7 ideas for hillside landscaping

September 6, 2017 by Dave Marciniak 1 Comment

before of hillside landscaping design

“I just can’t handle it any more. We’ve tried everything we could think of, and it’s just constantly a weedy, muddy mess that feels like a total waste.” He sounded frantic. … [Read more...]

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Are you ignoring the coolest feature of a crape myrtle?

August 23, 2017 by Dave Marciniak 2 Comments

crape myrtles behind the fountain at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, Richmond VA

If I asked you to tell me about crape myrtles, what would you say? My guess is the first thing you’d mention is the fact that the flowers are pretty spectacular (because they are). … [Read more...]

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60 things landscape designers should know

July 10, 2017 by Dave Marciniak 19 Comments

Guess what? July 2nd, I celebrated NINE YEARS of being my own boss. Ring that bell! In that time I have learned so, so much. And I've gotten to work with and mentor newer … [Read more...]

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How to build a gravel path the RIGHT way

April 19, 2016 by Dave Marciniak 10 Comments

There’s a certain appeal to gravel paths and patios. They somehow manage to at once be both casual and formally elegant. A gravel path says “let’s go somewhere, and you don’t need … [Read more...]

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Why you need to visit the Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens

April 12, 2016 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

In Roman days, genius loci referred to the protective spirit of a given place. Today, we refer to it as the atmosphere or general “feel” that a location has. I’ve been to public … [Read more...]

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Are there warm LED landscape lights?

March 11, 2016 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

Late at night you're driving down a dark, deserted suburban avenue and trying not to think about the Stephen King novel you re-read last week. Suddenly, in the corner of your eye, … [Read more...]

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What is it like to be a landscape designer?

November 25, 2015 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

This week I did something terrifying and lived to tell about it: I spoke to several marauding groups of middle school kids. The fine folks at Marsteller Middle School in Bristow … [Read more...]

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Grilling vegetarian food is awesome. I’m serious!

November 13, 2015 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

A few weeks ago we got the unsurprising news that processed meats were bad for you. Look, if you thought eating hot dogs and Spam was going to make you healthier than your crazy … [Read more...]

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DIY garden solutions are proof that we need better scientific literacy NOW

May 31, 2015 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

I opened my email this morning and there was one from Pinterest, simply titled "Homemade Weed Killer", that said Did you know vinegar is an effective weed killer? Unlike … [Read more...]

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      • 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
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