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 …
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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 …
Landscape Inspiration: Brick Details
I grew up in New England which means that the most commonly used landscape material was stone. Oh, did we have stone! I maintained a love …
Wildlife and Water Features
One of the benefits of having a water feature is that it will become the cool watering hole for the neighborhood critters. I'm working with …
Why Is This Retaining Wall Failing?
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 …
6 Screening Plants That Aren’t Leyland Cypress
UPDATE! There's a new post up on planting for privacy - be sure you check it out! My name is Dave Marciniak and I hate Leyland Cypress. …