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Virginia Deck Design Explained, Part 1: Footers and Ledger Attachment

November 30, 2011 by Dave Marciniak 3 Comments

My name is Dave Marciniak, landscape designer and owner of Revolutionary Gardens, and I use jargon. I'm deeply sorry. However, the fact is that when it comes to building … [Read more...]

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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...]

Filed Under: Concrete Design, DC Landscape Design, Drainage, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Installation, Maryland Landscape Design, Modern Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Virginia Landscape Design Tagged With: alexandria landscape design, arlington landscape design, bethesda landscape design, clifton landscape design, culpeper landscape design, dc landscape design, fairfax landscape design, falls church landscape design, fauquier county landscape design, fredericksburg landscape design, gainesville landscape design, great falls landscape design, landscape designer in northern virginia, leesburg landscape design, maryland landscape design, McLean landscape design, northern virginia landscape design, Tysons Corner landscape design, vienna landscape design

Winterberry Holly | Ilex verticillata

October 3, 2011 by Dave Marciniak 1 Comment

With fall comes an initial blaze of color as the trees turn, followed by a whole lot of brown and gray. Luckily we have a gorgeous plant for fall color: Winterberry holly, or Ilex … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DC Landscape Design, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Maryland Landscape Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Virginia Landscape Design Tagged With: alexandria landscape design, arlington landscape design, bethesda landscape design, clifton landscape design, culpeper landscape design, dc landscape design, fairfax landscape design, falls church landscape design, fallscaping, fauquier county landscape design, fredericksburg landscape design, gainesville landscape design, great falls landscape design, ilex verticillata, leesburg landscape design, northern virginia landscape design, Virginia plants, winterberry holly

Design Considerations For Outdoor Kitchens

July 11, 2011 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

I have a photo of an outdoor kitchen I designed that's in my presentation portfolio. Outdoor kitchens are funny. They appear to be one of those things for which there is no middle … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DC Landscape Design, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Maryland Landscape Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Outdoor Kitchens, Products for the garden, Virginia Landscape Design Tagged With: alexandria landscape design, arlington landscape design, culpeper landscape design, fairfax landscape design, fauquier county landscape design, landscape design northern virginia, leesburg landscape design, loudoun county landscape design, manassas landscape design

Fredericksburg Pool, Patio & Pergola Design

June 24, 2011 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

This week I stopped off to check in with a landscape design client in Fredericksburg, Virginia. This is probably one of my favorite projects of the year. I'll do a more … [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, Stone, Swimming Pools, Trellises, Virginia Landscape Design, Water features Tagged With: alexandria landscape design, arlington landscape design, bristow landscape design, culpeper landscape design, fairfax landscape design, fauquier, fauquier county landscape design, fredericksburg landscape design, gainesville landscape design, leesburg landscape design, loudoun county landscape design, manassas landscape design, spotsylvania landscape design, stafford landscape design, vienna landscape design

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...]

Filed Under: Concrete Design, DC Landscape Design, Design, Drainage, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Installation, Maryland Landscape Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Stone, Virginia Landscape Design Tagged With: alexandria landscape design, arlington landscape design, bristow landscape design, clifton landscape design, culpeper landscape design, fairfax landscape design, fredericksburg landscape design, gainesville landscape design, landscape designer virginia, leesburg landscape design, manassas landscape design, middleburg landscape design, the plains landscape design, virginia landscape design

10 Tips for Landscaping with Kids

March 17, 2011 by Dave Marciniak 3 Comments

With the end of another winter upon us, I’m reminded of my mom’s summertime refrain: “David, go outside and play!” Here’s a list of ten things to think about when creating a play … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Culpeper VA, DC Landscape Design, Design, DIY Landscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Design for Kids, Loving the Lawn, Maryland Landscape Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Virginia Landscape Design Tagged With: alexandria landscape design, arlington landscape design, clifton landscape design, dc landscape design, falls church landscape design, fauquier county landscape design, great falls landscape design, landscape designer northern virginia, leesburg landscape design, manassas landscape design, maryland landscape design, McLean landscape design, northern virginia landscape design, purcellville landscape design, Tysons Corner landscape design, vienna landscape design

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...]

Filed Under: Concrete Design, DC Landscape Design, Design, Elements of Design, Hardscaping, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Maryland Landscape Design, Modern Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Virginia Landscape Design Tagged With: alexandria landscape design, arlington landscape design, clifton landscape design, culpeper landscape design, dc landscape design, fauquier landscape design, leesburg landscape design, loudoun landscape design, manassas landscape design, maryland landscape design, northern virginia landscape design, Tysons Corner landscape design, vienna landscape design

Elements of Design: Line

February 23, 2011 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

We all know what a line is: a connection of two or more points. In design, line happens when two planes meet, or when we see an object in silhouette. Line helps us play with scale … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Elements of Design Tagged With: alexandria landscape design, arlington landscape design, clifton landscape design, fairfax landscape design, gainesville landscape design, landscape design virginia, leesburg landscape design, manassas landscape design, northern virginia landscape design, purcellville landscape design, winery landscape design

Elements of Design: Shape or Form

February 15, 2011 by Dave Marciniak 4 Comments

We often think of shapes as two-dimensional: squares, rectangles, circles, and triangles. This isn't how we perceive them in the landscape, however. We see them in three … [Read more...]

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      • 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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    • Outdoor kitchens
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