Erosion can be a challenge in a landscape. You may have just reworked a portion of you landscape, and the first time that is rains, much of that work was washed away. This can be very frustrating. We will take a look at some erosion control solutions for lawn areas and landscape areas. When installing a new lawn with a slope, erosion control matting is worth the investment. A heavy…
Read MoreWet Feet
Wet feet, they can be quite the problem. Water can be a major problem to have. Water can create mold in a house, water can rot a wooden fence, water in your boots can help lead to trench foot, and it can be bad for a plant to have too much moisture near it roots. Some plants can handle having it roots in very moist soil, while other plants cannot…
Read MoreThunderstorms
Thunderstorms can be beneficial for your landscape, but at the same time, a thunderstorm can cause some damage too. With all of the thunderstorms that we have had this week, we will take a quick look at what a thunderstorm can do to your landscape. Bad Results of a Thunderstorm: Rain: Too much rain can wash out exposed soil and bark beds. Rain can also cause flooding and ponding of…
Read MoreMulch or Stone
Which is better for a landscape, mulch or stone? That is a question with no definitive answer. However, we will take a look at some of the pros and cons of each to help you to decide on which you would like for your property, mulch or stone. Stone Pros: Does not need yearly refreshing Comes in a variety of shapes and sizes Helps to slow water and control erosion…
Read MoreHeavy Rain
Rainfall can be a good thing for a landscape. It is water, and plants need water. However, heavy rain can start to be a nuisance to the landscape after a while. Heavy rains can erode loose soil. This can create ruts in a lawn or landscape. When the ruts are small, they will fill back in over time, but this may take some time to happen. If the ruts are…
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