by admin | Feb 11, 2025 | Creative Gardening, Gardening, Landscape Design, Plants, Sustainable Practices
Threat of Rain? Am I the only one who sees the irony in weather reports that refer to even a light shower as a “threat”? This past fall, when there were days without rain, reports still described possible rain as a “threat.” Unfortunately, the...
by admin | Dec 3, 2012 | Creative Gardening, Drainage, Landscape Design, Screening, Storm Water Management, Structure, Sustainable Practices
When it comes to doing something myself; either for the adventure of it, as means to create a healthier product or just save some money, I’m interested. Sometimes my efforts and time prove to be worth it in the short and long term. Other times, things have not gone as...
by admin | Sep 27, 2012 | Drainage, Storm Water Management, Structure, Waterproofing
So; here I am again at another newly purchased home where the previous homeowner has implemented additions that have compromised the safety and structure of the home and left the new owners with unexpected cost. As the Washington, D.C. population continues to grow,...
by admin | Sep 25, 2012 | Creative Gardening, Gardening, Landscape Design, Plants
The weather has cooled, after a record hot summer, and what a perfect time to get your yard back in shape. It’s always the best time to plant (warm soils with cool air) and the nurseries are desperate to reduce their inventory before winter sets in. The sales are...
by admin | Jul 15, 2012 | Drainage, Networking, Storm Water Management, Sustainable Practices, Uncategorized
About 25 years ago I was called to provide pricing for a rather extensive drainage project in Bethesda, Md. The homeowner had consulted with an experienced builder and drainage expert who had provided recommendations for keeping existing underground water (springs)...
