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Drainage and Infrastructure Are Not Like Milk Duds

November 2, 2011 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

I'm still recovering from Halloween - 538 trick-or-treaters is a LOT Of kids - and it's still framing how I look at things. Of the nearly $200 we spent on candy we have a bowlful … [Read more...]

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How Much Does a Retaining Wall Cost in Northern Virginia?

August 22, 2011 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

I recently spoke with someone who was looking for a retaining wall, four feet tall and ninety feet long. Before moving forward with a consultation he wanted a sense of what such a … [Read more...]

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What is a Concrete Turndown Edge on a Patio, Anyhow?

July 25, 2011 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

Sounds so fancypants, doesn't it? I have a few projects underway that need one, and it's a simple concept that sounds more involved than it is. When installing a patio, you want … [Read more...]

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Why Is This Retaining Wall Failing?

April 4, 2011 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

I walk by this wall whenever I walk to the post office in downtown Culpeper. Walls like this are pretty common in older neighborhoods like mine. Leaning and generally unhappy walls … [Read more...]

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Elements of Design: Texture

February 28, 2011 by Dave Marciniak 1 Comment

Texture deals with how smooth or rough a surface is. When talking about elements of structures, smooth surfaces can often seem more modern and contemporary, while rough surfaces … [Read more...]

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What Landscape Work Can Be Done in Fall and Winter?

November 2, 2010 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

I get this question a lot this time of year. I get my fall rush once the kids are back in school, it takes a few weeks to get through the design process, and suddenly we're just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Concrete Design, Decks, Drainage, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Patio Designs, Pavers, Pergolas, Stone, Trellises, Water features

Stamped Concrete Steps

August 2, 2010 by Dave Marciniak 2 Comments

In the post I just did about stamped concrete, I failed to mention one of my other issues with stamped concrete: the vertical surfaces (steps, turndown edges, etc) often look badly … [Read more...]

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Is Stamped Concrete Any Good?

July 31, 2010 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

It's funny- for the longest time, I would have said no. Emphatically, in fact. After all, there have always been several flaws with stamped concrete, many of which are still a … [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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    • Pavilions & Porches
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    • Retaining walls
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