About Design InSite

Landscape Designer Marty Hays
Marty Hays, landscape designer and principal of Design InSite, LLC , has been designing and building gardens in the Washington, DC metro area for the past 28 years. She brings an artist’s eye and technical expertise to each landscape design, large or small. Her down to earth manner, attentive listening, and conscientious work ethic make her a pleasure to work with.
Marty's years of training are reflected in her landscape designs. She holds a BA in Fine Art, is a graduate of both the Landscape Design Program and Sustainable Landscape Design Program of The George Washington University completing a Master’s Degree in Landscape Design. She did a design intensive study with master garden designer John Brookes, and is a certified Master Gardener.
The Landscape Contractor’s Association of MD.DC.VA has recognized Marty for her creative design. She is a member of the Virginia Native Plant Society, the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council, and Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) where she has served as treasurer on the board of the regional chapter.
The recently published book, Beautiful No-Mow Yards, features one of her gardens.
Marty's years of training are reflected in her landscape designs. She holds a BA in Fine Art, is a graduate of both the Landscape Design Program and Sustainable Landscape Design Program of The George Washington University completing a Master’s Degree in Landscape Design. She did a design intensive study with master garden designer John Brookes, and is a certified Master Gardener.
The Landscape Contractor’s Association of MD.DC.VA has recognized Marty for her creative design. She is a member of the Virginia Native Plant Society, the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council, and Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) where she has served as treasurer on the board of the regional chapter.
The recently published book, Beautiful No-Mow Yards, features one of her gardens.