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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
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Travertine Paver Patio Installers in Virginia – What to Know

March 21, 2012 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

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 inch … [Read more...]

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Understanding Flagstone: Sawcut, Thermaled, and Chiseled Edges

February 15, 2012 by Dave Marciniak 2 Comments

You've decided to use flagstone in the landscape. Good call! You may not be done making decisions, however. If the stone will be used in an application where you see the edge of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DC Landscape Design, Design, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Installation, Maryland Landscape Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Patio Designs, Stone, 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, fauquier landscape design, flagstone, fredericksburg landscape design, gainesville landscape design, great falls landscape design, landscape designer in northern virginia, leesburg landscape design, loudoun county landscape design, manassas landscape design, maryland landscape design, McLean landscape design, middleburg landscape design, northen virginia landscape design, Tysons Corner landscape design, vienna landscape design, virginia landscape design

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...]

Filed Under: DC Landscape Design, Decks, Design, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Installation, 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, fauquier county landscape design, fauquier landscape design, fredericksburg landscape design, gainesville landscape design, great falls landscape design, leesburg landscape design, loudoun county landscape design, manassas landscape design, northern virginia landscape design, Tysons Corner landscape design, vienna landscape design, virginia landscape design

Endless Pool and Landscape Design in Alexandria, VA

April 11, 2011 by Dave Marciniak 6 Comments

Last year I was contacted by some folks in Alexandria, Virginia, with an intriguing project: they have a small backyard, and wanted to install an Endless Pool without giving up the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DC Landscape Design, Design, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Installation, Maryland Landscape Design, Modern Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Outdoor Furnishings, Patio Designs, Swimming Pools, Virginia Landscape Design Tagged With: alexandria landscape design, arlington va landscape design, culpeper landscape design, dc landscape design, Endless Pool, fairfax landscape design, falls church landscape design, fauquier landscape design, fredericksburg landscape design, great falls landscape design, leesburg landscape design, loudoun county landscape design, maryland landscape design, McLean 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: Mass in Landscape Design

February 21, 2011 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

There was a guy at one of the gyms at which I worked out who had a T-shirt that said "don't be passive, be massive." He was definitely the latter; you kind of have to be to pull … [Read more...]

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Amazing Old Stonework

August 4, 2010 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

My mother-in-law was in town this past week. The way I was raised, when you have company from out of town staying with you the right thing to do is run them all over the state (or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Stone Tagged With: fauquier landscape design, landscaping with stone, loudoun county landscape design, manassas landscape design 20111, prince william county landscape design

10 Myths About Hiring a Landscape Contractor

August 3, 2010 by Dave Marciniak 2 Comments

The other day, one of the industry blogs I follow highlighted a hit piece that someone did about hiring a contractor. I started to write him an email rebutting all his flawed … [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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      • 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
    • Patios & walks
    • Pools & Ponds
    • Pavilions & Porches
    • Pergolas & Decks
    • Outdoor kitchens
    • Fireplaces & Firepits
    • Retaining walls
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    • Landscape Design
    • Landscape Installation
    • Landscape Maintenance
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