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# Marjorie Smith Meadows Farms Landscape Designer

Original Houzz profile: [Marjorie Smith Meadows Farms Landscape Designer](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/marjorie-smith-meadows-farms-landscape-designer-pfvwus-pf~1795965702)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA
- **Serves:** Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Clifton
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- 100 Ideabook Saves

Meadows Farms is a full service landscape installation firm.  I bring 23 years of experience helping clients achieve their goal of creating beauty and solving problems.

### Services Provided

- Garden Design
- Hardscaping
- Masonry
- Planting

### Areas Served

- Fairfax
- Fairfax Station
- Clifton

### Typical Job Cost

$5,000 - 90,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Marjorie Smith Meadows Farms Landscape Designer |
| Address | Chantilly, Virginia 20152, United States |
| Phone | (703) 327-5050 |
| Website | https://www.houzz.com/pro/marjoriesgarden/ |
| Followers on Houzz | 15 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Marjorie Smith Meadows Farms Landscape Designer](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/marjorie-smith-meadows-farms-landscape-designer-pfvwus-pf~1795965702)
- **Website:** https://www.houzz.com/pro/marjoriesgarden/
- **Phone:** (703) 327-5050

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Graduate Certificate in Landscape Design, George Washington University
- Virginia Certified Horticulturist
- MA in English, Indiana State University

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service.

**Affiliations**
- [George Washington University Landscape Design Pgm](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/george-washington-university-landscape-design-pgm-pfvwus-pf~663720360)
- [VNLA-Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/vnla-virginia-nursery-and-landscape-association-pfvwus-pf~2115339908)
- [Virginia Society of Landscape Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/virginia-society-of-landscape-designers-pfvwus-pf~849054698)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews**

### All 4 reviews

**★★★★★ — Lana Santoro, March 2017**

> I highly recommend Marjorie Smith for any garden design or landscaping project. Marjorie originally designed, and literally transformed, our very ordinary backyard into a beautiful and very functional outdoor living space and garden. We loved working with Marjorie so much that we’ve had her return to work with us on multiple landscaping-related projects –including front, side, and more in the back of the house. Our first project with Marjorie was in Spring 2009. Her most recent work with us was in Spring 2015.
>
> One of Marjorie’s most impressive contributions to our original backyard project was to take a drainage challenge we were concerned about and transform it into an advantage. We now have a lovely dry river that runs through the backyard (and on rainy days, we’re gifted with a small, tranquil stream). Marjorie’s talent at problem solving is undeniable.
>
> Marjorie is a delight to work with. She’s highly responsive, prompt, and professional -and she works with our budget. Marjorie proactively communicates about any questions and updates. We always feel that Marjorie collaborates with us when she’s working on a design. She listens to our ideas, incorporates her expertise, and responds with a plan that always makes our original vision of a project even better. As a novice gardener, myself, Marjorie has always been willing to share suggestions and discuss how I can enhance a space with some of my own additions. As someone who loves plants, I’m so appreciative of Marjorie’s enthusiasm for her work, her deep knowledge of plants, and her considerable devotion to the art and science of landscape design.
>
> Marjorie Smith has my most enthusiastic recommendation –and she’s certainly on my list for any other potential projects in the future.

**★★★★★ — oermann77, Jan. 2017**

> Marjorie has done multiple projects over the past 15 years at the Capital Caring Halquist Inpatient Center.  She does excellent work, is sensitive to your vision of what you would like to create and is a pleasure to work with.  Her designs are beautiful !

**★★★★★ — razor929602, July 2016**

> From start to finish, Marjorie provided customer-centric professional service. She was amenable and easy to schedule. Arriving on time and working efficiently, she made quick work turning our initial planning discussion into measurements, sketches and costs. Unlike other designers I've contacted, Marjorie was cogent and direct - she was clear and detailed about costs and options. And there was no upselling or gimmicks. Her plans provided the basis for equally solid installation and craftsmanship. Overall, I highly recommend and would recontact for future work.

**★★★★★ — dcbva, May 2016**

> Marjorie Smith is a truly outstanding landscape designer.  My wife and I have had many homes over the years.  We have done some of our own landscaping, but typically we have hired and worked with landscaping professionals.  Of those professionals, Marjorie stands head and shoulders above the rest.  She has done multiple projects for us involving trees, bushes, and flowers in both sun, shade, and difficult spots.  Here are the things we like best about Marjorie.
>
> First, she knows what she is talking about.  She has been a landscape design professional for many years and a gardening enthusiast for even longer.  She knows what will look good, what will work well, and what will not.  Her advice is invariably good.
>
> Second, she is a joy to work with.  She listens well, adjusts to our thoughts and feedback, and anticipates and works around any potential difficulties.  I love trees and often have my own ideas about what species to use and where to place the trees.  Marjorie always respectfully listens and improves upon my ideas.  I have learned to greatly trust her.
>
> Finally, she does exactly what she says she will do, for the price she quotes, and she does it very well.  We know we can put ourselves in her hands and get a great, value added, result every time.  My wife and I would not even consider working with anyone else.

## Selected projects

- [Plants](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/plants-pj-vj~1448532)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [Planting Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/planting-design-pj-vj~1448488)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Townhouse Yards](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/townhouse-yards-pj-vj~1448535)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Clifton Knoll Ct.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clifton-knoll-ct-pj-vj~1448503)
  - Location: Alexandria, VA
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Client wanted a patio off two back doors, water ran across the yard and towards basement entry. Majority of back yard and play space was on top of slope. Landing, retaining walls, steps, plantings, and drainage solutions helped them achieve the look they wanted.
- [Pinetree Terrace](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pinetree-terrace-pj-vj~1448505)
  - Location: Baileys Crossroads, VA
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: After a partial remodel, clients wanted a fresh look.
- [Formal Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/formal-garden-pj-vj~1448491)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Patios](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/patios-pj-vj~1448538)
  - Location: Alexandria, VA
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: A shady yard with 3 kids and 2 large dogs on Little Hunting Creek in Alexandria, Virginia, lawn was not a solution.
- [Front Yards](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/front-yards-pj-vj~1448536)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Flagstone](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/flagstone-pj-vj~1448528)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Fort Hunt Stone](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fort-hunt-stone-pj-vj~1448527)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Nelson Street North](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nelson-street-north-pj-vj~1447871)
  - Location: Arlington, VA
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Patio with walk around existing screened porch to front yard, downhill slope required retaining wall, creekbed for drainage, shade plantings, flowering tree off kitchen window
- [Welsh Salon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/welsh-salon-pj-vj~1448484)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Rudy patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rudy-patio-pj-vj~1448493)
  - Location: Arlington, VA
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Patio in a narrow space with large trees, very little grade change for drainage, backing to a busy street. Initially the client wanted flagstone, but with a paver, costs were reduced by 30%
- [Kirkpatrick Lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kirkpatrick-lane-pj-vj~1448489)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4

[See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/marjorie-smith-meadows-farms-landscape-designer-pfvwus-pf~1795965702)

## Ideabooks

- [lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74834898/list/lighting) — 2 ideas
- [Pillows](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80070409/list/pillows) — 2 ideas
- [entryway](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57704319/list/entryway) — 2 ideas

[See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/marjoriesgarden)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Any reviews of J & K Cabinetry?** *(in Remodeling)*

We are redoing our kitchen and I came across this type of cabinet and I was wondering if anyone had any positive or negative opinions or experiences with it? 
Are they Chinese? Or are they made in the USA? How does their company work? 
Thanks!

A: I had J and K cabinets installed summer 2016 in my kitchen remodel.  I did a lot of research trying to find reviews and I finally settled on these at the recommendation of a cabinet dealer, Cabinet ERA. I paid $20 per cabinet to have them assembled at the dealer since I thought they would know better than my contractor how to assemble them.  They "reinforced" the upper cabinets with scrap wood blocks. These looked awful and when I asked about this, Cabinet ERA said this brand of cabinet must have these for the cabinets to be stable. They sell mostly to contractors so I guess they have had some bad experience.  Regardless, my contractor took the wood blocks out, but we had to touch up with a paint kit.

I am not satisfied with the soft close feature.  It works on the smaller drawers, 18 inches wide or less.  It doesn't work at all on my 30 inch wide drawers and the trash and spice cabinet always need a little help to go all the way in.  This photo shows my the drawer cabinet.  
Also I can see that after 6 months of use, around the most-used upper cabinet pulls, the paint is showing wear.  Friends of mine redid their kitchen about 5 years ago and used Kraftmaid cabinets and I really notice a difference in how well their drawers close compared to my newer ones.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-25.*