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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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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

Dry Streambeds for Drainage in the Landscape

September 6, 2011 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

Often when I'm meeting with a landscape design client in the DC metro area, drainage comes up as a concern. Sometimes the client knows he or she has an existing problem while other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DC Landscape Design, Drainage, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Installation, Maryland Landscape Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design Tagged With: dc landscape design, drainage northern virginia, dry creek bed, dry stream beds, fairfax landscape design, falls church landscape design, great falls landscape design, landscape designer in northern virginia, McLean landscape design, vienna landscape design

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...]

Filed Under: Commercial Landscape Design, Concrete Design, DC Landscape Design, Design, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Installation, Maryland Landscape Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Retaining Walls, Virginia Landscape Design Tagged With: fairfax landscape design, falls church landscape design, great falls landscape design, landscape designer in northern virginia, McLean landscape design, retaining wall design, retaining wall pricing, vienna landscape design

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...]

Filed Under: Concrete Design, DC Landscape Design, Design, Drainage, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Installation, Maryland Landscape Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Patio Designs, Virginia Landscape Design Tagged With: bethesda landscape design, dc landscape design, fairfax landscape design, falls church landscape design, great falls landscape design, maryland landscape design, McLean landscape design, northern virginia landscape design, silver springs landscape design, Tysons Corner landscape design, vienna landscape design

When Do I Call a Landscape Designer?

July 20, 2011 by Dave Marciniak Leave a Comment

I get asked this question (or a variant thereof) a lot. After all, when contemplating a major remodel or new home, I'm needed to put the icing on the cake. Here's where I fit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DC Landscape Design, Design, Maryland Landscape Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Virginia Landscape Design Tagged With: great falls landscape design, landscape designer in northern virginia, McLean landscape design, Tysons Corner landscape design, vienna landscape design

Using Dry Stream Beds for Drainage

May 13, 2011 by Dave Marciniak 2 Comments

Here in Virginia we have clay soils that don't drain particularly well. We also get a fair bit of rainfall. When new subdivisions are built, especially in northern Virginia, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DC Landscape Design, Drainage, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Installation, Maryland Landscape Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Stone, Virginia Landscape Design, Water features Tagged With: alexandria landscape design, bethesda landscape design, fairfax landscape design, falls church landscape design, great falls landscape design, landscape designer in dc, landscape designer in northern virginia, manassas landscape design, McLean landscape design, northern virginia landscape design, Tysons Corner landscape design, vienna 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

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...]

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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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      • Fredericksburg landscaping at Chancellorsville
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      • Culpeper Winery Landscape Design
      • Oakton Modern Landscape Design
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