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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...]

Filed Under: Landscape Design

One That Got Away: Challenging Retaining Wall in DC

August 20, 2014 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

One of my favorite things to do on this blog is to profile recent projects. It's a fun opportunity to show what's possible, and maybe brag a little. Hey, my clients let me create … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DC Landscape Design, Design, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Installation, Maryland Landscape Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Retaining Walls, Virginia Landscape Design Tagged With: dc landscape design, maryland landscape design, northern virginia landscape design

What’s behind door # 1? Helping guests find your front door

August 8, 2014 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

I grew up in a 1950s ranch house in Rhode Island. It's the one in the photo above. You can see that there are two doors on the front of the house: the front door, which is in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DC Landscape Design, Design, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Maryland Landscape Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design

Pros and Cons of Building a Pergola in Northern Virginia

May 17, 2014 by Dave Marciniak 2 Comments

I get a lot of requests from people interested in adding a pergola to their landscape. They’re cool to begin with and they’ve been made all the more popular by HGTV, etc. over the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arbors & Trellises, Custom Woodwork, DC Landscape Design, Design, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Maryland Landscape Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Outdoor Furnishings, Patio Designs, Pergolas

Replacing Storm Damaged Trees in Virginia, Maryland, or DC

March 3, 2014 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

Well, it looks like Winter Storm Titan!!! (cue dramatic music) is fizzling out already, but that's not to say it didn't bring ice and snow with it. Luckily it's still early enough … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DC Landscape Design, DIY Landscaping, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Maryland Landscape Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Virginia Landscape Design Tagged With: storm damage, tree replacement

How 40 Pounds of Dog Has Changed My Plans for 10,000 sq ft of Yard

January 29, 2014 by Dave Marciniak 2 Comments

I finally wore Mindy down this fall and we adopted a dog. This is my sweetheart Bonnie, a German Shorthair Pointer (GSP) mix who came to us via the Mid-Atlantic GSP Rescue. Say hi, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Landscape Design Tagged With: McLean landscape design, northern virginia landscape design, Tysons Corner landscape design

Can a Built-In Charcoal Grill Be Installed in an Outdoor Kitchen?

January 26, 2014 by Dave Marciniak 2 Comments

I'm a charcoal snob. It's one of the reasons why I really only deal with the higher end gas grills, because an infra-red sear burner is the only way to get the same sort of awesome … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cooking, DC Landscape Design, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Maryland Landscape Design, Modern Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Outdoor Kitchens, Virginia Landscape Design

Why Landscape Design for Plant Collectors is So Haaaaaaaaard (and How to Make a Cohesive Collection)

December 9, 2013 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

One can break landscape design clients into general categories. There are the "I don't care whatever you want" types; the ones who are excited about the project and invested in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DC Landscape Design, Design, Landscape Design, Maryland Landscape Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Virginia Landscape Design Tagged With: McLean landscape design

Bethesda Landscape Design Case Study

October 2, 2013 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

I've been really excited to share some case studies with you - detailed posts explaining what we did and why we did it - but it seemed like a lot to ask people to read. Enter the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Landscape Design Tagged With: bethesda landscape design, landscape design case study, video blog

Good neighbors don’t plant running bamboo!

August 19, 2013 by Dave Marciniak 28 Comments

I'll admit that I'm not always the most extroverted person. When we visited the beautiful Annefield Vineyards in Saxe, Virginia, the thought of an old house in the middle of 100 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DC Landscape Design, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Maryland Landscape Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Virginia Landscape Design

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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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    • Pergolas & Decks
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    • Fireplaces & Firepits
    • Retaining walls
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