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Why You Need To Grade Your Yard, And How To Do It

When we take a step back and observe elegant landscape design, we rarely look past the surface. When you take a stroll past your favorite properties, you may gawk at beautiful rock gardens, massive patios, tasteful waterscapes, or incredible gardens. But underneath these impressive features is where the magic happens. Every change that you make to your property affects the preservation of your yard. This is especially true for drainage. Changing certain landscape features will dramatically change where water runoff occurs. If this isn’t properly planned for or taken care of, you risk some serious problems with both your landscaping

Landscape Drainage Problems: How To Fix Them Forever

Water is a necessity for every landscape. It nourishes plants and freshens hardscape elements by washing them clean of unwanted debris. It makes turfgrass lush and green as springtime in Ireland. Sometimes you can get too much of a good thing. Water puddles on your lawn. No big deal you say. Soon the sun will be shining and it will be gone. This may be true, but it’s smart to think like a detective. A low spot that collects water today may be a clue to solving a future landscape drainage problem. One thing you can always count on

Using Hardscaping to put the Finishing Touches on Your Yard

When most people think of designing their yard they think of the lawn. Another thing to look it is what hardscaping elements you can add. Hardscaping are the human-made features used in landscaping. For example, paths, walls, and patios. Achieving a balance between the plants and hardscaping will take your yard to the next level. Finding the Balance The most important aspect of designing hardscaping is finding the balance between hard and soft elements in your yard. Look at your entire space when choosing what features to incorporate. Leave whatever greenery you can. Choose materials that complement your yard and the

Landscaping – Unique Benefits of Planning that Special Project

Perhaps you’ve been imagining that brand new deck or beautifully landscaped garden. Having that vision is just the first step. To make that dream a reality, you need to properly plan and design that special project. Projects Take Time This may seem like an obvious statement, but if you want to enjoy your new deck this summer you can’t wait until July to start on it. There are many aspects of a project where time is a major factor. Determining how long you have to complete the project is the first step. Going back to our summer deck example, you may need

3 Main Reasons Your Foundation Walls are Leaking and What to Do About It

It can be slow and somewhat subtle at first, but water leaking through your foundation walls can be precipitant. And it can dramatically affect the well-being of your home, and all of you living in it! Water Always Has Physics on its Side You may not like it, but it’s a reality. Water just has a way of finding its way through the smallest of places. And your foundation walls are a popular venue for water movement. There are three common causes for foundation wall leaks: 1) Contraction – this is the shrinking effect that takes place if your cement in

Using Big Stone Boulder Walls to Add Backyard Depth

Boulder walls are just that – an interface made with hardscape, typically oversized stones or boulders. They can be utilized for practical reasons or as a method to accentuate aspects of your backyard. Even though some walls may look like they were just thrown together, a boulder can be surprisingly meticulous to install. But once the stones have settled, most walls do not need much additional maintenance. The Benefits of a Boulder Wall A boulder wall has the potential to add to your home’s value, especially if they’re used as a retaining wall. It adds versatility to the open space

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Why You Need To Grade Your Yard, And How To Do It

Landscape Drainage Problems: How To Fix Them Forever

Using Hardscaping to put the Finishing Touches on Your Yard

Landscaping – Unique Benefits of Planning that Special Project

3 Main Reasons Your Foundation Walls are Leaking and What to Do About It

Using Big Stone Boulder Walls to Add Backyard Depth

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