Tag: Site Challenges

November 19, 2025

Why Soft Engineering is the Smarter Solution for Erosion Control

Erosion is a natural process where soil, rock, or other surface materials are worn away and transported by wind, water, or gravity. While it’s a vital part of natural ecosystems, erosion on your property can lead to costly damage, loss of valuable soil, and even structural instability. The good news? You don’t need concrete walls or heavy machinery to solve the problem. Soft engineering solutions work with nature to create sustainable, cost-effective, and beautiful erosion control.

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March 2, 2023

Easement 101 I have one. Now what?

Easements are one of those features that are often misunderstood. They sometimes cause undue stress about their potential impact on a landscape design, of what can and can’t be included.…

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August 23, 2022

What do the Terms Cut and Fill Mean?

When talking to our clients we often use the terms cut and fill. These often come up when discussing how you might change the ground to create different types of…

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May 5, 2022

What to Think about When Building on a Sloping Block

When building on a sloping block, sometimes it doesn’t even have to be a very steep slope there are issues that come up in how your site will work and…

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April 6, 2022

How to Stop your House Flooding – A Case Study

This summer has seen an immense amount of rain falling along the coast of Eastern Australia. Flooding many houses and businesses affecting thousands of people and causing billions of dollars…

Case StudiesSite Challenges

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December 10, 2021

Three Things to Think about when Building Around Trees

Mature trees have so many benefits we have talked about before including shade, habitat, and character to name a few. When you are building or renovating it is important to…

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June 2, 2021

What Can I Build In An Easement In My Garden?

Utility easements, they can be very confusing, annoying, and frustrating to homeowners and developers alike. Today I am going to answer three of the main questions that are raised when…

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