Patio with Patio Stones

Question I dug out the area for a 10x10ft patio. Laid in the sand, leveled it and all and laid the patio stones myself. We had a terrific amount of rain and some of the patio stones have sunk a bit lower then

Wall Construction

QuestionCould you shed some light upon building a wall on sand. We are aiming for a contract in Kuwait to try and build a wall about 340m long. I have the guys to execute the work but do not know the depth and specs

crushed granite and quikrete concrete

QuestionThe stones outside my screen enclosure have crushed granite between the stones. This keeps washing away in the rain and I am left with mud between the stones. I saw an episode on HGTV where crushed granite w

Ornamental fountain

QuestionWe have a fountain in the front yard that doesnt hold water at all. The only way is to keep the hose on inside of it. I fear the water is seeping out into the ground. Can you help me identify the problem so

rain water diversion-drainage

QuestionI buried 20 of 3 pvc to divert rain water to create a wet spot in south facing garden. Created a drainage bed, 3 deep, and 3 square. Lined the bottom with 6 layer of rock wrapped in landscaping cloth.

Swimming Pool-Related Noise Mitigation

QuestionWe are bothered by noise from a neighbors gas-fired pool heater exhaust vents which point in our direction. The slope of the properties prevents any mitigation measures on our end, but our neighbor is willin

Grass steps

QuestionQUESTION: Im attempting to create flared steps made out of sod on a short slop in my landscape. {Sort of Masa Picchue like} There will be a Boxwood Hedge on either side .I live in Atlanta GA. [Zone 8] Could

sod steps

QuestionIm attempting to create flared steps made out of sod on a short slop in my landscape. {Sort of Masa Picchue like} There will be a Boxwood Hedge on either side .I live in Atlanta GA. [Zone 8] Could you please

re grading a sloped residential lot

QuestionHi, I live in PA and am looking to purchase a home that is a small 1300sf ranch home on a .61 acre lot. There is a stone patio that is fairly decent size and then the rest of the lot is steep and built all a

Concrete walkway, expansion joint placement

QuestionHello Sean- I want to create a simple 4slab type concrete walkway around the perimeter of my house. I understand I need expansion joint every few feet(3-4??) but do not know exactly how to do it. I hav

redapple

QuestionI live in El Cajon, Calif. and have many dead spots in my red apple. It is as if someone has walked around in it on purpose. I have a fertilizing company who regularly fertilizes the property and I still hav

Deer eating all my lilies and phlox

QuestionI have a garden in my backyard that backs up to a pond so we have tons of wildlife. Planting flowers specifically to attract butterflies and hummingbirds is a great idea too. The only problem I have is the d

non native Australian Pine trees

QuestionQUESTION: Dear Mr.Ray, I am a novice gardener. My home was recently treated for termites and I was advised to not use mulch any longer. The area in question is a 25x 5 space between the house and concrete w

cemented rain gutter

QuestionHello, My daughter had a concrete patio made. Instead of cutting the rain gutter (from roof down side of house) the contractor cemented the gutter into the patio so it is now draining under the cemente

Landscape blocks around a tree

QuestionSomeone told me that you cant ring a tree with landscape blocks and fill it with soil for flowers because it will kill the tree. My question is, can I ring the tree with landscape blocks and fill with

repair of sandstone walkway

QuestionSean, I have a Pennsylvania bluestone walkway set in concrete. During a recent remodel several of the stones have popped off the concrete base. The concrete itself is still in good conditio

paver question

QuestionI have a patio concrete pad that sits too low from our from door. Its about 10 inches from the pad to the threshold of the door and i know its too much of a step. I would like to put decorative pavers on top

spotty lawn surreounded by redwoods

Questionhi, i live near sacramento, have had trouble getting my lawn to grow in the back for numerous years. the lawn is surrounded by redwoods, mostly shady. lawn is very thin. have tr

Jasmine vine caused damage to my fence

QuestionQUESTION: A neighbor has jasmine vines which have been allowed to overgrow their yard and overtake my fence. My fence was destroyed due to their negligence. It cost me $500.00 to have my fence replaced

sound issues

QuestionMark, Our home has just been approved for a four lane street to be put in right beside us. The sound from just a 2 lane is already a problem. Can you advise what kind of trees or shrubs that woul