Standing water, mud and soggy lawns are signs that the grade or the soil needs help. The fix is usually drainage and smart design.
Heavy clay soil and heavy spring rains make wet yards a common complaint in Middle Tennessee. Water pools in low spots, runs toward the house and keeps lawns soggy for days. A wet yard is no fun to use and can threaten a foundation and a crawlspace.
The fix starts with understanding where the water comes from and where it should go. Regrading, French drains, catch basins, downspout extensions and dry creek beds each solve different problems. Often a combination, built before any patio or planting, gives the best result.
Roofs, slopes and low spots all send water in.
Keep water away from foundations.
Grading, drains and outlets work together.
Planting that soaks up and slows runoff.
Clay and rock change the right answer.
Lawns and patios stay firm after rain.
Terracing and SlopesTurn a steep, unusable hillside into level terraces, gardens and patios with walls, steps and drainage that keep…Explore 
Backyard RenovationA tired, overgrown or unfinished yard turned into a designed, useful, beautiful outdoor space from the ground up.Explore 
Mulch and Stone BedsFresh mulch, river rock and decorative stone with proper edging and weed barrier so beds stay neat and…Explore 
Artificial TurfSynthetic turf for play areas, pet runs and small yards, installed on a drained base that stays flat…Explore 
Drainage SolutionsSwales, catch basins, downspout lines and regrading that move water away from your house, patio and lawn.Explore 
French DrainsPerforated pipe in washed gravel and fabric that intercepts groundwater and carries it away from lawns, patios and…Explore 
Grading and Site PrepExcavation, regrading and compacted pads that give patios, lawns and structures a level, well-drained foundation.Explore 
Erosion ControlMatting, check dams, native plantings and stone armoring that hold soil in place on banks, swales and bare…Explore Size a patio, plan a wall or ballpark the cost.
Outdoor Space PlannerChoose the features you want and see how much patio space they need and a size that fits.Try it 
Paver Patio CalculatorEnter the size and use of a patio, walk or drive and see pavers, base stone, sand and edging to plan for.Try it 
Hardscape Cost EstimatorPick a project, a size and a few add-ons and get a ballpark planning range.Try it Clay soil, flat grades, downspouts and runoff from neighboring lots are the usual causes. A site walk finds which apply.
Not always. It helps with subsurface water. Surface flow often needs grading, swales or catch basins too.
Yes. Building over a wet area without addressing water leads to settling and heaving.
Project ideaCurb AppealThe front of the house sets the tone. Walks, steps, a drive and a few good plants change…Learn more 
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Project ideaBackyard MakeoverA tired yard can become the best room in the house. A good makeover starts with a plan…Learn more 
Project ideaNew ConstructionA new home sits on bare, compacted soil. Starting the outdoor plan early saves money, protects the lot…Learn more A clear plan, a crew that handles every detail from base to finish, and a clear price before we start.
