If I had a penny for every client who included "I want a low/no maintenance design" as part of their wish list, well... 170 pennies are in a …
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Does great landscape design make us happier?
Ever since starting my landscape design firm I've had an opportunity to meet with a lot of people, look at a lot of yards, and have a lot of …
Building a timber wall – will it last?
I like to play a game I call underrated/overrated. You can play it with bands, actors, foods, anything you want. Example: …
Three Tips to Being a Plant Collector and Still Having Great Design
The longer you work with people the more you see that there are different "types" of people, and landscape design clients are no exception. …
Should I Build a Fire Pit or a Fireplace?
I meet with a fair number of homeowners who say "I either want a firepit or a fireplace." This uncertainty is actually a great place to …
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 - …
Understanding Flagstone: Sawcut, Thermaled, and Chiseled Edges
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 …
Virginia Deck Design Explained, Part 1: Footers and Ledger Attachment
My name is Dave Marciniak, landscape designer and owner of Revolutionary Gardens, and I use jargon. I'm deeply sorry. However, the …
Drainage and Infrastructure Are Not Like Milk Duds
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 …