Today most home owners have gutters to catch roof run off water. That water then travels into horizontal downspouts and discharges along the foundation of the house. Often landscapers extend the downspouts underground to get the discharge water further away from the house. The most common pipe used to do that is 4" black corrugated pipe. This pipe is easy to use because it comes in long sections and can be curved due to its design. It's important to know exactly where the pipe ends in your yard so it can be checked and kept clean. Any debris on your roof will end up going through the down spouts and can clog the drainage pipe over time. Leaves, small stones from asphalt shingles, soot, debris, tennis balls and more will slow water flow. A clogged pipe will cause your gutters to over flow which can result in damage to your roof and walls in extreme cases. We recommend that underground downspouts be checked every spring and fall. Make sure any blockages are cleaned out promptly by removing endcaps and flushing clean water through the pipe with a garden hose.
Sales Tax
Customers often ask about sales tax on our jobs. Some landscape companies charge sales tax on top of the contract price. We do not, and here is why.
Our previous Attorney General, Mike Cox, provided a legal opinion that sales tax should not...
Benefits of Fall Planting
Benefits of Fall Plantings
Football season, falling leaves, pumpkins, and crisp cool air are all telltale signs that fall has arrived. Many people don't realize the many benefits of planting during the fall months. It is an ideal...
Green Shortage
A Shortage of "Green": Trees and Sod
Why has the price of trees and sod increased?
As the economy continues to improve, so has the demand for new landscaping or the repairing of or adding to existing landscapes. This is great...
