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Commercial Landscape Design, DC Landscape Design, Hardscaping, Maryland Landscape Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Pavers

Why did this paver walk fail? The value of edge restraint

I was walking into a meeting at a hotel last week when I saw what my path looked like. Here’s a hint: your paver walk should NEVER look like a ...

by Dave Marciniak • July 1, 2013June 26, 2013

DC Landscape Design, Design, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Installation, Maryland Landscape Design, Modern Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Patio Designs, Pavers, Stone, Swimming Pools, Virginia Landscape Design

Travertine Paver Patio Installers in Virginia – What to Know

When I was designing landscapes in Arizona, one option we had available to us was travertine marble tile. These were actual tiles – typically 12″x12″ and less than a half ...

by Dave Marciniak • March 21, 2012June 3, 2012

DC Landscape Design, Design, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Installation, Maryland Landscape Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Pavers, Virginia Landscape Design

The Importance of Compaction for Installing a Paver Driveway

On behalf of a contractor client I’m working with a great couple who are building a new custom home in northern Virginia. As part of the landscape design, they wanted ...

by Dave Marciniak • February 22, 2012

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

What Landscape Work Can Be Done in Fall and Winter?

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 ...

by Dave Marciniak • November 2, 2010

Drainage, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Patio Designs, Pavers, Sustainable Landscaping

How Do Permeable Pavers Work?

Permeable pavers are becoming a popular choice, especially in Northern Virginia. As local governments have become more concerned about stormwater management, they’ve clamped down on the amount of runoff that ...

by Dave Marciniak • June 28, 2010

DIY Landscaping, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Patio Designs, Pavers, Stone

Where to Buy Pavers in Northern Virginia

Since we’re talking about pavers lately, I figured it may be useful to point out where they’re available to look at and purchase. I’m a big fan of display yards, ...

by Dave Marciniak • June 10, 2010

Hardscaping, Patio Designs, Pavers

Problems with Paver Installations

So you’re looking for a contractor to install a paver patio or walkway for you, and you’re doing your due diligence. You’re interviewing contractors, looking at portfolios, and maybe even ...

by Dave Marciniak • June 7, 2010

Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Pavers, Stone

The Cost of Pavers vs. Flagstone in Virginia

When working on a landscape design, we always try to select the material that best complements the architecture of the home, the look and feel of the space, and the ...

by Dave Marciniak • June 1, 2010