Make sure your contractor has proper insurance coverage. Contractor insurance coverage can limit your liability and financial exposure. Worker’s compensation coverage is an important element in contractor insurance coverage. Worker’s compensation can protect you, your family and assets from worker related injury claims. Workers’ Compensation Insurance Definition Workers’ compensation provides medical expenses, lost wages, and […]
How to Dispose of Dirt
Doing work on your backyard can create a great landscape that you and your guests will love to look at, but there can also be a ton of hard work involved. From moving and disposing of dirt to finding a place that will take it for you, it can be a lot to handle. The […]
What Is Bioretention Soil?
Building more and more impermeable areas, such as parking lots, roads, and commercial structures, increases the volume of stormwater runoff and adversely affects the quality of stormwater obtained from these areas. The water can no longer soak into the ground in these locations. But it has to go somewhere. Usually, it runs off, forming a […]
The Dirt Removal Process
Dirt removal may be fairly self-explanatory, but in reality, processing large quantities of dirt can be fairly complex. There are many variables to take into consideration, including underground obstructions such as pipes and wires, finding the best way to physically remove the dirt from the area, and potential uses for the dirt that has been […]
How To Plant Grass Seed On Hard Dirt
Learning how to plant grass seed on hard dirt isn’t as hard as it might seem, it just takes some time and dedication. You can’t just jump right in and seed your lawn, you have to prep the dirt to make sure that it is able to support grass. The Process of Planting Grass Seed […]
How Do I Use Fill Dirt to Build a Retaining Wall?
Retaining walls are structures that are designed and constructed to support the soil mass laterally so that the soil can be retained at different levels on the two sides. They are intended to restrain soil at a slope that it would not naturally keep to, usually, this is a steep slope that is near-vertical or […]
Does the Climate Impact What Kind of Dirt I Should Be Using?
Climate can have a huge impact on dirt and what it’s most useful for. Climate refers to the weather conditions prevailing in an area over time, specifically the temperature and moisture conditions. These two elements have the most impact on the top layer (or soil layer). They affect the water content of the soil, chemicals […]
Solutions for Excessive Runoff Water
Does your yard turn into a muddy swamp every time it rains, leaving you frustrated with puddles and messy footprints tracked through the house? Beyond just being a nuisance, poor drainage can also pose safety hazards, with slippery ground increasing the risk of falls and injuries. If you’re fed up with the mud and tired […]
What is Fill Dirt Used For?
Fill dirt is a critical component in many construction and landscaping projects. This type of dirt, located below the topsoil layer, has a composition distinct from that of topsoil. It consists primarily of hard, rocky material and lacks the organic compounds and nutrients found in topsoil. Because of its unique properties, fill dirt has various […]
