Regrading, swales, erosion matting and stone armoring that stop washouts and shape the land to carry water safely.
Erosion is quiet at first. A little soil washes from a slope, a gully begins and after a few storms it becomes a ditch. On hilly Nashville lots, runoff from roofs, drives and neighbors can cut channels through lawn and beds and carry soil into the street. Beyond the mess, erosion exposes roots, undermines walls and can damage the foundation of the house.
We address erosion by slowing water and keeping soil in place. We regrade slopes and create swales that carry water gently, install erosion control blankets, plant groundcovers and grasses with deep roots, build stone-lined channels where flow is strong and add check dams or terraces on steep sections. Where needed, we install drains and outlets to handle the water. We stabilize bare soil with sod or seed and straw and explain how to keep the repairs working through heavy storms. We also walk the site during or just after a rain whenever we can, because water shows the real paths it takes better than any drawing. Where a neighbor’s runoff crosses your lot, we explain the options. We aim for lasting repairs that survive heavy storms, not quick patches that wash out again. A written plan and photos document the work.
Swales, check dams and stone spread out and slow runoff.
Blankets, deep-rooted plants and sod protect bare ground.
Grading carries water to safe outlets and away from buildings.
Stone-lined channels resist the force of heavy storms.
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BeforeAfterSoil stays put.
Natural protection.
Handles strong flow.
Water goes away.
Foundations and walls.
Built for heavy rain.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
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 situationWet Yards and Drainage ProblemsStanding water kills plants and floods foundations. Here is how grading, drains, rain gardens and the right plants…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 Check the signs you see in your lawn, beds and drainage and get a likely cause with the next step.
You tell us about your yard and what you want, new landscaping, a lawn fix or a patio, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We walk the property, measure the areas and check sun, shade, soil, drainage and access, noting existing plants and anything worth keeping.
We explain your options for plants, materials and layout, sketch the design and give you a written scope with clear timing and pricing.
We arrange for underground utilities to be located, protect the house and lawn, remove what must go and rebuild the soil and base.
We install plants, sod, stone and lighting with the crew on site from the first delivery to the last load of mulch, keeping the site tidy as we go.
We walk you through watering and care, leave a simple guide, clean up and set a reminder for your first-season check.
Concentrated runoff on bare or sloped soil is the main cause.
Yes. We regrade, stabilize and protect the repair.
Deep-rooted grasses and groundcovers hold soil well.
Larger projects may. We help you check.
Stone and matting work at once, and plants strengthen the repair over months.
Retaining WallsStone, block and timber retaining walls that hold slopes, create level areas and manage water on hilly Nashville…Explore 
French Drains and DrainageFrench drains, catch basins and downspout lines that carry standing water away from the house and dry out…Explore 
Rain Gardens and Dry Creek BedsPlanted rain gardens and stone-lined dry creek beds that collect, slow and soak up runoff while adding beauty…Explore 
Grading and LevelingGrading, topsoil and leveling that fix bumps, low spots and runoff so lawns drain well and are smooth…Explore Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.
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