Ep. 34: Landscaping Trends

If you're tired of using the same old, same old in your landscaping or are looking for new and exciting ideas to stimulate your design process and excite your clients, then tune in for this interview with Dave Maciulis, creative genius, principle designer and CEO of Natural Landscapes and the publisher of Natural Landscape Magazine.We discuss what the top designers and design/build contractors in the industry are doing. Listen in as we discuss the hottest trends in landscape design and construction, and how you can become a part of it. We are going to focus on the latest trends in: -Outdoor living spaces -Kitchens, fireplaces and fire pits -Green roofs and living walls -Swimming pools -Extending the season -Sustainable green product trends -Hardscape and landscape materialsMaciulis is the creative genius and principle designer of Natural Landscape Inc., bringing more than 20 years of landscape industry wisdom and experience to every project he touches.Maciulis, never satisfied with the status quo, endeavors to take everything he touches and make it better. His passion won't be limited by the small town he operates from, so he uses his “ADHD power” to take the average small-town business and make it available to the masses on the web. Whether he designs in-house or through his cyber design service he spends his days rescuing landscapes, one home at a time. Next stop world domination!From simple to extravagant, Maciulis loves any challenge. He's not afraid to fly beyond traditional and create unique outdoor-living environments for his clients.In office, Dave presents as a metrosexual designer with his European manbag and iPad in hand, although he finds it a challenge to know which designer shirt to wear over his “stealth abs” (washboard stomach hidden under 3 inches of belly fat). In the field, he's more likely to wear Carhartt work pants, steel toe boots and carry a shovel. Dirt and sweat are not foreign to Dave and he will be in the trenches to ensure that every project is completed properly – quality control is at the top of his list.Maciulis's won numerous awards for both himself and local landscapers and has appeared as an expert on TV shows such as “Backyard Pleasures” and “Til Debt do us Part”. He also publishes a Canada-wide landscape magazine to inspire homeowners about outdoor living. He can be found online at www.naturallandscapemagazine.com, www.naturallandscapedesign.com and www.justaskdave.ca.