by Green Thumb Expert | Dec 16, 2014 | Equipment Reviews, Grading and Drainage
A compact tractor is a great tool to have in your landscape arsenal. This multi-use tool can incorporate its way into many projects with the available attachments. In the landscape industry, you commonly see compact tractors used for grading work. The pull behind...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 29, 2014 | Grading and Drainage, Hardscaping, Landscaping
Installing paver blocks to create a walkway or patio can is not challenging, but labor intensive. If you are good at math and have an eye for detail, then you can build your own paver project with a little bit of help. Professional hardscape installers know how to...
by Green Thumb Expert | Sep 30, 2014 | Grading and Drainage, Seeding and Sodding
Erosion socks are a great way to reduce erosion on a dirt project. Silt fences offer a similar type of protection against soil erosion, but require much more work to install. Erosion socks usually come preassembled, which means all you have to do is roll the product...
by Green Thumb Expert | May 14, 2014 | Grading and Drainage, Seeding and Sodding, Uncategorized
Erosion mat is a cost-effective solution for ensuring maximum results after a seeding project. Two of the most common reasons why seeding jobs fail are: the seed washes away and the seed looses moisture. Even if you slit seed or drill seed your project, heavy rains...
by Green Thumb Expert | Apr 16, 2013 | Grading and Drainage
The topic of drain tiles comes up frequently this time of year. Most drainage problems become noticeable in the spring when frequent rain is persistent. This spring has been quite unusual to say the least. We have had significant rain fall during the month of April...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jan 23, 2013 | Grading and Drainage, Landscaping, Shrubs and Trees
Landscape designs can incorporate many different ideas, depending on your end goal. Before you start any landscape project, it is important to get your ideas down on paper. If you are designing a landscape for your home. it will be beneficial to you to come up with...
