Standing water kills plants and floods foundations. Here is how grading, drains, rain gardens and the right plants keep a yard dry.
Wet yards are common across Middle Tennessee, with its slow-draining clay and heavy storms. Water pools in low spots, runs toward the house and keeps grass soggy for days. Mosquitoes breed in puddles, mud tracks into the house and plants rot from standing water. Fixing it starts by understanding where the water comes from and where it should go.
We trace the water from roof downspouts, neighboring lots and slopes and plan the right mix of fixes. French drains and catch basins carry water to a safe outlet, regrading shapes the ground so water moves away and rain gardens and dry creek beds turn runoff into a feature. Where a spot will always be wet, we plant species that enjoy it, such as river birch, iris and switchgrass. The result is a yard you can use after a storm, with a drier foundation and healthier plants.
Find the source.
Move water away.
Shape the slope.
Soak up runoff.
Thrive in moisture.
Protect the house.
Design and PlanningA clear plan for your yard: layout, planting, hardscape and lighting sketched on paper so you can see…Explore 
Backyard MakeoversBackyards reshaped into comfortable outdoor spaces with patios, planting, lawn, privacy and lighting that fit how you live.Explore 
Artificial TurfLow-maintenance synthetic lawns for yards, play areas, pet areas and rooftops, built on a compacted base with proper…Explore 
Grading and LevelingGrading, topsoil and leveling that fix bumps, low spots and runoff so lawns drain well and are smooth…Explore 
Lawn Disease TreatmentDiagnosis and treatment of brown patch, dollar spot, fungus and other lawn diseases that thrive in Tennessee humidity.Explore 
Retaining WallsStone, block and timber retaining walls that hold slopes, create level areas and manage water on hilly Nashville…Explore 
Stone Steps and LandingsSafe, handsome steps and landings in natural stone, block or pavers for slopes, entries and garden paths.Explore 
Hardscape RepairRepair of sunken pavers, loose stone, leaning walls and worn patios, with cleaning, resetting and sealing to renew…Explore Take the quiz, check a problem or ballpark a budget.
Which Landscaping Service Do I Need? QuizAnswer five questions about your yard, your lawn and your goals to see whether you need design, lawn care, hardscape, drainage or tree work.Try it 
Lawn and Yard Problem CheckerCheck the signs you see in your lawn, beds and drainage and get a likely cause with the next step.Try it 
Landscaping Budget PlannerPick a project, a size and a few options and get a ballpark planning range.Try it Clay soil, low spots and runoff from roofs and neighbors are common causes.
Often, together with grading and downspout lines.
River birch, iris, switchgrass and cardinal flower tolerate it well.
Site situationNew Construction YardsA new build starts with bare, compacted soil. Here is how to plan grading, drainage, sod and planting…Learn more 
Site situationOlder Homes and Mature LandscapesOvergrown shrubs, big trees and tired beds call for careful renewal. Here is how to refresh an older…Learn more 
Site situationSloped and Hilly YardsHills mean runoff, erosion and tricky mowing. Here is how walls, terraces, groundcovers and drainage make a slope…Learn more 
Site situationRed Clay and Poor SoilClay holds water, packs hard and starves roots. Here is how to amend it and choose plants that…Learn more Call us and we will walk your yard, check the soil, sun and drainage and give you a clear plan and a written scope for new landscaping, lawn care or outdoor living.
