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February 16, 2019 by Chuck Green

Now is the Time to Hire a Landscape Architect

Landscape Architect Dallas TXWhether you are dreaming of a show-stopping front yard display or a backyard oasis, a landscape architect can turn your dreams into a reality for your Dallas, TX home. In the age of the internet, there exist a plethora of DIY (do it yourself) blogs and how to videos, but here are 5 reasons you should hire a professional rather than attempting to tackle your outdoor project yourself:

  1. Money: This is probably the number one reason people neglect to hire a landscape architect in the first place: they think it will be too expensive and that they will save money by designing and installing–or doing one of those–themselves. What people in this camp don’t realize, however, is that there is a lot of trial and error for those attempting outdoor projects themselves. When one attempt doesn’t work, it often means more money has to be spent to try again, or to do the project a different way. A landscape architect will undoubtedly do the project right the first time, saving money in the long-run. A well-designed and installed yard will also increase the value of your property, giving you more money over time.
  2. Time: Hiring a landscape architect will save you loads of it. What most people going into a project themselves don’t realize is that it will undoubtedly take them more time than they first expected. A long weekend project can turn into weeks, or even months because as untrained amateurs it will take more time, and because most of us already have other full-time jobs, forcing us to carve out little bits of time here and there to work on the project. Working on your project is your landscape architect’s full-time job. So not only will they get the job done more quickly than a DIYer, but they will also have more time and attention to be able to focus on the task at hand.
  3. Education/Experience: There is a lot more than planting trees or shrubs and paving a walkway that goes into each outdoor project. A landscape architect has been trained in horticulture, soil biology, engineering, art, and how each of these areas of your outdoor space affects the others. Most homeowners will not have the knowledge or experience to understand how the slope of the yard will impact drainage, or how certain landscaping can prevent soil erosion.  A landscape architect can take all of these factors and more into their design, leaving you with a well-engineered and artistically pleasing design that is also functional.
  4. Longevity: Because a landscape architect’s design will take into account the aforementioned factors, your yard will be set up for sustainability. Many DIYers realize that the flowers, plants, and shrubs they spent so much time and money installing probably won’t last as long as hoped. This results in them having to spend more time and money re-doing the project only a few years later. Professional landscape designers plan for not only the here and now, but for the future as well.
  5. End Result: People who hire a landscape architect are typically more satisfied with the end result than if they attempted the work themselves.

Truly you just can’t undervalue the wealth of knowledge and experience a landscape architect in Dallas, TX brings to the table when it comes to any outdoor project. Now is the time to consider hiring a professional for your outdoor project. Call CGreens for a free consultation at 972-231-2870.

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Erosion Control

CGreens uses a variety of ways to hold soil and keep it from washing away. Installing a retaining wall is an option that would be appropriate. There are many types of materials we use for the wall, from railroad ties, landscape timbers, concrete stones that look reasonably natural to many varieties and colors of native stone, which would be a beautiful addition to a landscape.

Of course, plant material such as ground cover or grass is excellent as an erosion control mechanism if you have the correct amount of sun and water. You may have a temporary need during construction that we can help with by utilizing special cloths explicitly designed for erosion control.

Re-grading your landscape to create a proper slope for runoff water and installing foundation protections such as wall sealant.

Adding a root barrier is also an option to help keep trees and large plant life from drawing moisture away from the soil which leads to erosion near the foundation of your home.

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Sump Pumps

An Installation of a Sump Pump or Pits would be done by CGreens in situations where there is not enough slope to discharge to a Surface Drain. Also, French Drains are typically deeper and will need a pump to discharge water up and out to an area away from the collection points.

The pumps that we install are commercial grade and can pump debris up to 1 ½” in diameter. We install check valves, unions, and alarms when necessary.

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Surface & French Drains

Installation of surface drains, which are catch basin with a grate over the top of them at ground level, allows surface water to flow into them. When installing this system, CGreens makes sure to use a solid pipe that runs to a lower area to discharge, such as the street or storm drains.

CGreens installs French Drains to collect subsurface water, not surface water! French Drains are a trench in the ground, lined with a GeoTech cloth that allows water but not soil to penetrate. A solid PVC pipe that has holes is placed at 5 & 7 O’Clock positions, then the trench is filled with gravel, and the cloth is folded over at ground level.

Creating this hole creates a barrier to stop water and serve as protection and a sponge to draw water away from an area that needs to be kept dry. When we install a French Drain to prevent water from penetrating under a pier and beam foundation, the drain will be at least 6 inches below the perimeter beam.

Special note* CGreens uses only SDR 35 solid, smooth bore PVC pipe. It is the same thickness as Schedule 40 pipe but is not used for pressure. Heck, you can almost drive over it! We do NOT use the black, flexible ADS rolls of pipe as it will crush very easy even when backfilling the trench!

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Surface and Subsurface Landscape and Hardscape Drainage

You need an effective system for removing stormwater and draining water before it can cause further damage. We are experts at all kinds of yard drainage systems that can move water from your property quickly and effectively.

At CGreens we can customize water drainage systems for every landscape and situation that are designed specifically to fit your landscape. We offer systems for surface water drainage, subsurface water drainage, and water retention/holding containers.

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Grates and Drain Water Catch Basins

CGreens uses grates to catch water, and our filter systems can minimize the quantity of debris entering the system. For some grating projects, A foundation engineer may be the unbiased professional that you need. We have worked with many engineers since 1980 and can be your guide for a strong voice & properly graded yard and foundation.