Project Scope: A 10’ retaining wall wrapping around the side of a yard. Location: New Paltz, NY Project Date: October 2016 Products Used: Rosetta Outcropping The Challenge A steep grade on one side their property was a cause for worry for this homeowner. The most pressing issue was the eroding hillside that could threaten the stability of their garage. […]
Landscape Drainage
Permeable Pavers: What Are They? — And Why You Should Care
Permeable paving has been a hot topic in the world of eco-friendly landscaping–and for good reason. Environmental conservation organizations like the D.E.C., love permeable pavers, because their use clearly helps protect our watersheds.
Timing Your Landscaping Project
One of the most common questions we get from clients is, “When’s the best time to get started?” We usually hear it from folks who contact us early or late in the warm season. The general answer is any time- as long as the ground isn’t frozen. But it does vary from project to project. Here’s […]
Fall Landscape Checklist
Fall has arrived! We’ve compiled a list of fall landscape chores that often get forgotten. Get your landscape ready for winter and give it a leg up in the spring by ticking off a few items on this check list. Fertilize your lawn. September usually brings a break from heat and dry weather, so it’s […]
Case Study: A Soggy Slope
The Problem Slopes can give your landscape definition and variety, but they come with their own set of pitfalls. The most common issues we see relate to drainage, as was the case with this client from Highland, NY. Their pool yard sat directly at the foot of the hill in their backyard. During storms and […]
6 Tips for Planning a Landscaping Project Wisely
Thinking about adding to or redesigning your landscape this summer? Any construction project can be overwhelming at first, but as with anything else, taking things step by step is key. So we put together a quick outline to help you get a handle on things ahead of time. 1. Figure Out Your Endgame. This may […]
Fixing a Slipping Grade: Case Study
Have you ever seen a slipping grade? You probably have, but might not have recognized it for what it is: a serious stability issue. Slipping grades occur in hillsides and slopes where the sides cannot support the weight at the top. Worsened by erosion, the slope actually breaks and begins to collapse in on itself […]
A New Paltz Playground Gets a New Surface, With Recycled Tire Mulch
New Paltz Play School is an independent children’s daycare, housed by, but unaffiliated with the New Paltz Methodist Church (1 Grove Street, New Paltz, NY 845-255-2203.) After 40 years of experimenting with different playground surfaces that never quite seemed to be satisfactory, New Paltz Play School has decided to invest in a new, safer playground […]
How Clogged Foundation Drainage Caused a Flooded Basement For This New Paltz Homeowner
We were contacted by a Hudson Valley couple whose basement had flooded for the first time, just after tropical storm Irene. With 2-3 inches of water in the basement, they reached out to us for help. A short phone call with the client also revealed that they had a rotten retaining wall that needed to […]