Goodbye Pool, Hello Permaculture.

We recently had a client ask us to completely revamp their backyard.
Fine, we said, let’s take a look!
“Hey, you know there is a swimming pool back there, right?”
“Yeah, that needs to go”, said the client.
So, with the help of some major earth moving tools, it went.
It’s not often we get a clean slate like that; so we took advantage of the opportunity to create a spectacular backyard oasis, complete with permeable paving and a three piece veggie garden.
Not to mention a one of a kind fountain.
Take a look.

Suffice it to say, the client is delighted.
This place is gonna look awesome come springtime. (We’ll revisit with updated photos.)
Goodbye Pool.
Hello Permaculture.
Do you have an problem like this? We can solve it, call us today.

Winter 2011

We are lucky to live here in the south for many reasons. And one of those reasons is our mild winters and the chance to keep our yards beautiful year-round.
Theses are some photos we took at one of our favorite clients.

Bare Feet & Permeable Paving

We recently helped a client reclaim his backyard by installing permeable paving around his pool. No longer must they hunt for sandals or flip flops to enjoy a stroll to the pool, thanks to the new permeable paving installed by the professionals at Permaculture Design. Call and talk to us, we can help you reclaim your yard!

“I can walk in to the yard in my bare feet again!”

Permeable paving is a simple and effective solution to problem pathways, common areas and other “unusable areas” of your property.

Give us a call today and enjoy your yard again.

Green lawns. All winter long.

Do you want to keep your lawn green this winter?

I know it is hard to believe after all this record setting heat, but it will start getting cold here in the next few days.

With that in mind, plan now to keep your lawn green during the winter with Rye Grass. Once primarily a European grass, rye grass has made itself a staple for lawns across America. Growing rye grass is easy for beginners who want a professional looking landscape.

We love it and so do the neighbors!

Rye grass grows well and fast from seed.  It is not as aggressive as some other types of turf because it spreads by growing larger clumps, rather than sending out rhizomes or stolons.  Therefore, the seeding rate is higher than for some other grasses.  If you plant a rye lawn from seed, you will need to sow about 8-10 pounds of seed per 1,000 square feet, which is on the high end.

Within just a day or so after distributing the seeds, evidence of new thin blades will emerge. In no more than a week, the lawn will (more…)

More Permeable Paving

Permeable paving allows the movement of water and air around the paving material.
Recently, we installed permeable paving here at the lab. Take a look at how nice it looks. We can do this for you, just give us a call.

Permeable Paving

We have added some photos of a couple of our Permeable Paving installs. You should check them out and then give us a call at 713-206-2400. 

Permeable Paving