Do You Need a Lawn and Landscape Drainage Contractor?

December 11, 2023

When maintaining your lawn and landscape, drainage is an important factor you need to consider. Poor drainage can cause damage to your property in more ways than one, from destroying plants and ruining landscapes to causing soil erosion and waterlogging. It can also attract pests, such as mosquitoes, and create a breeding ground for harmful […]

Project Spotlight-Transforming Newly Constructed Home’s Outdoor Living Spaces

October 23, 2023

When you have just moved into a newly built home, moving on to the landscaping phase is a big undertaking. New construction will typically need irrigation installation, sod installation, and drainage solutions in addition to the hardscapes that the family wants and needs to make their outdoor living spaces complete. These westside Ann Arbor homeowners […]

Project Spotlight-New Paver Patio Creates Functional Outdoor Living Space

July 12, 2023

One of the best parts of purchasing a new home is updating that home to fit your vision. These customers had purchased their new property and were ready to update the outdoor living space to accommodate their lifestyle. Aside from design features, there were certain pieces that were in need of repair, and Twin Oaks […]

Project Spotlight – Backyard Transformation Addressed Drainage Issues

June 21, 2023

One upgrade often leads to another. After these Old Town Ann Arbor homeowners finished their addition and renovation, they were ready to tackle the exterior of the property and expand their living space further with an outdoor patio fit for entertaining.

Ignoring Poor Property Drainage Could be Costly

June 5, 2023

Poor yard drainage is a common problem in the Ann Arbor area. Many homeowners have learned to live with soggy spots in the yard, but like any underlying issue, in time those annoyances can become a costly problem. If you have pools of standing water, soggy areas in the yard, or worse, foundation damage and […]

Your Leaky Basement Could be Caused by Poor Yard Drainage

February 2, 2023

Water in the basement is never a good thing. Whether you have wet walls, water seeping in through the floor, or worse, a leaky basement is not something you can ignore. While it may be tempting to look for solutions in the basement itself, most likely the problem is caused by poor drainage in your […]

Are You Prepared for Standing Water in Your Lawn This Spring?

January 30, 2023

We’re sure you are aware that the heavy clay soil in this area can spell big trouble for residential properties. Clay soil creates poor water drainage, and poor water drainage can lead to soggy areas of lawn that are resistant to growing anything, even grass. If you’ve been ignoring your lawn drainage issues, chances are […]

Laetz Project Spotlight

January 18, 2023

The best backyards are relaxing and beautiful, and these Ann Arbor homeowners were struggling with getting the functionality they wanted from their backyard. Drainage issues were creating soggy, unusable areas and this family wanted to take the natural slope of their yard and create different levels for entertaining, as well as provide spaces for their […]

Dangers of Poor Lawn Drainage in Winter

November 30, 2022

Poor lawn drainage isn’t fun in any season. You’ll deal with insect infestations, fungal diseases, weeds, soil erosion, nutrient-deficient grass, and more. Ignoring a soggy lawn is never the right solution. The longer you let the problem go, the worse it can become. Waiting until spring isn’t a good call. If you have standing water […]

5 Common Lawn Problems Caused by Poor Drainage

October 20, 2022

Soggy lawns due to poor drainage are common in areas where the clay content in the soil is high. Many homeowners in the area have just resigned themselves to living with a soggy lawn, but poor drainage can cause more problems than wet grass. When you ignore the problem, you may be facing more serious […]