In addition to being a beautiful outdoor performance and entertainment space, Foegley Plaza is a permeable brick structure which catches precipitation and surface runoff, storing it in an underground reservoir while slowly allowing it to infiltrate into the soil below. It is probably the greenest structure on the civic theater grounds and makes the Civic […]
This is a short followup video showing our permeable brick driveway in action. There is no runoff from the driveway as seen in the video! We’ve had a garden hose running full stream on it and it takes all the water down – no runoff. All that water goes into the ground instead of the […]
The last steps for our Permeable brick driveway increase the stability of the brick surface. After the pavers are laid, perimeter edging is installed. During installation we used crushed concrete at the edges where edging would be needed so the drive has a firm foundation that the edging could be staked into. After edging installation […]
Unilock Eco Priora was selected for this permeable pavement driveway. It is larger than standard pavers and has ridges which create uniform gaps between the bricks so water can percolate thru very rapidly. The drive was designed to minimize cuts and included a tan herring bone pattern field which featured a brown cross and brown soldier course […]
Permeable pavement is basically the construction of a hard surface that water can go thru very rapidly. This requires different materials and processes than standard brick pavement. Compacting the subgrade provides a solid foundation for a permeable driveway, but it is important not to over compact as that may prevent good drainage. After a quick, […]
Permeable brick driveways and walks are increasingly popular due to their ability to virtually eliminate storm water runoff. In addition to being eco-friendly, they look fantastic! This is the first of four articles which will document a permeable brick drive installation. This 500 square foot driveway was a perfect candidate as the drive sloped from […]
Lawn Care Programs for South Bend The first step in protecting the environment that a homeowner can take is often reducing the application of pesticides in and around their home. Unfortunately, the one size fits all lawn care program offered by the national firms often include weed killers & insecticides which may not be needed […]
The drought of 2012 will be remembered as more than challenging by those of us in the green industry. While the central Indiana watering ban was eventually lifted, the lost revenue and environmental damage will be felt for years to come. All irrigation systems and irrigation contractors for that matter, are not created equal. Some […]
