Flooding and drainage are becoming more and more common and we have lots of tools to mitigate, including plants and hardscaping. In this case were a large stream of rain water came down in the side yard of our client's we used a berm and plants to soak up the monsoon washouts. Veltiver, a tall ornamental grass to help prevent washouts from the adjacent golf club. We added a berm and underplanted it with Firebush. Veltiver is a warm season grass with light green, narrow leaves. It is stiffly erect with good fall color. Can be grown as an annual in a container in cooler climates. This is an edible plant and the oil obtain from the roots is used as a flavoring in sherbets, syrup sweets, fruit drinks and canned asparagus. These oils may be used in specific medical compounds.

Autumn fern, (Dryopteris erythrosora) in a woodland setting Le jardinet
Photo of a traditional landscaping in Seattle.

Photos by William Quarles. Designed by Homeowner and Robert Paige Cabinetry. Built by Robert Paige Cabinetry.
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Charleston with white cabinets, marble countertops, white appliances, an island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray backsplash and stone slab backsplash

Inspiration for a modern home design remodel in Chicago

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Inspiration for a modern two-story mixed siding exterior home remodel in Minneapolis

Buttonbush / Cephalanthus occidentalis Photo: Bob Peterson, via Flickr, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic

Photo by Jay Sifford.

Rhamnus cathartica / common buckthorn

Soft, pastel tone color such as ivory, cream is the main color of the room, the light olive wall balance the overall color and prevent it from looking too washed out. The alabaster glass flash mount provide efficient light for the room, paired with same color wall scones to make the whole place look put together.

Do you need to hold back soil surrounding an excavation? Don’t rely on fly-by-nighters: We will build you a retaining wall to support vertical grade changes, prevent soil erosion and downward slope movement, or make landscaping tiers. We use the most common building materials for this application as masonry, interlocking blocks, natural stone, interlocked bricks, reinforced concrete with steel rebars, timber, and steel I beams among other specially designed configurations. A well planned and executed retaining wall brings the best out of the useful space of your lot. What was once a steep slope can be transformed into a strip of leveled oasis. Call us now and we deal with all the planning, permits, drawings, execution and inspections.

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Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom remodel in Montreal

Do you need to hold back soil surrounding an excavation? Don’t rely on fly-by-nighters: We will build you a retaining wall to support vertical grade changes, prevent soil erosion and downward slope movement, or make landscaping tiers. We use the most common building materials for this application as masonry, interlocking blocks, natural stone, interlocked bricks, reinforced concrete with steel rebars, timber, and steel I beams among other specially designed configurations. A well planned and executed retaining wall brings the best out of the useful space of your lot. What was once a steep slope can be transformed into a strip of leveled oasis. Call us now and we deal with all the planning, permits, drawings, execution and inspections.

Protect Your Home Investment with PremierOne® Epoxy Flooring Most garages are a continuation of a home’s living space, so you want your garage to be as stylish and functional as the rest of your home. A custom garage floor adds beauty and utility, giving your garage a finished look and making it a more user-friendly space for however you choose to use it: parking cars, storage, sports equipment maintenance, laundry center, workbench, home gym, hobby center or even an entertainment nook. With a wide variety of color and finish options, you can coordinate your floor with garage cabinets. All garage flooring options are designed to withstand the high traffic and heavy use that a garage endures on a daily basis. The easy-to-clean floor can help to prevent harmful concrete particles commonly found in unsealed concrete from being tracked into your home. Easier to care for than concrete, these solutions can create the ideal floor for a busy garage.

Protect Your Home Investment with PremierOne® Epoxy Flooring Most garages are a continuation of a home’s living space, so you want your garage to be as stylish and functional as the rest of your home. A custom garage floor adds beauty and utility, giving your garage a finished look and making it a more user-friendly space for however you choose to use it: parking cars, storage, sports equipment maintenance, laundry center, workbench, home gym, hobby center or even an entertainment nook. With a wide variety of color and finish options, you can coordinate your floor with garage cabinets. All garage flooring options are designed to withstand the high traffic and heavy use that a garage endures on a daily basis. The easy-to-clean floor can help to prevent harmful concrete particles commonly found in unsealed concrete from being tracked into your home. Easier to care for than concrete, these solutions can create the ideal floor for a busy garage.

Example of a mid-sized classic backyard concrete paver patio container garden design in Richmond with no cover

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Sliding shower door - transitional ceramic tile and blue floor sliding shower door idea in San Diego with white cabinets, white walls, marble countertops, an undermount sink, white countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

Latch hardware in upper cabinets.
Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Inspiration for an industrial kitchen remodel in San Francisco

Transitional white tile light wood floor, beige floor and double-sink alcove shower photo in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, black countertops, a freestanding vanity and a niche