by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 27, 2012 | General, Grading and Drainage, Landscaping
Down spout erosion can be a huge problem if it is not managed properly. Most down spout erosion issues are caused by water flow in some way or another. Erosion can be caused by the lack of ground cover or absence of a proper retaining system. It is important to...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 26, 2012 | General, Grading and Drainage
Proper drainage will reduce water problems in your yard. Making sure that you have the proper drainage tile set up for the disbursement of water run off is important in making sure that water is removed from the foundation of your building or home. Most homes and...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 26, 2012 | General, Grading and Drainage
Proper finish grading contributes to the ability of water to flow across your lawn. One area often overlooked in landscape projects is drainage issues. Whether it is from down spout run off to lawn run off, drainage issues play a role in landscapes. When working on...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 23, 2012 | General, Grounds Maintenance, Landscaping
Maintaining paver patios after installation is the best way to keep them looking their best. Having any extensive landscaping done to your property is an investment. Maintaining paver patios after the installation is important to help ensure their beauty and...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 18, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, General, Shrubs and Trees
It is time to water plants in your yard. Since eastern Iowa has not seen significant rain fall in several months, there is a lot of plant material feeling the brunt of the drought. New plant material installed with in the past five years will suffer quite a bit if...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 11, 2012 | General
The drought in eastern Iowa continues. If you live in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa City or Waterloo area, chances are that your lawn is brown and crispy if you do not have an irrigation system. Since grass plants are mostly water, the lack of rain toppled by extreme heat...
