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Rain Garden and Rainwater Management

Rain Gardens are beneficial for multiple reasons, but the first and most apparent reason to install one is reducing flooding. Rain gardens are built similar to a saucer or bowl so that the water running downhill into them is captured. A rain garden is planted with moisture loving plants that will quickly absorb the water and return it to the water cycle. The mitigation of flooding is just the tip of the iceberg. The selected plants will also be beneficial to birds, butterflies, and bees. If designed correctly a rain garden will have four season interest and will add beauty to your property while being a functional piece of your landscape. Collecting the rainwater also reduces the impact of heavy rains on already distressed storm drain systems. The planting will also help sequester carbon emissions from vehicles, as well as other pollutants. Finally, a rain garden should be designed to be planted very densely so after the first year (or maybe two) the plants will shade out any weeds.

Erosion can be an obvious sign of rainwater run off problems, and many times erosion can be controlled by planting the right types of plants in the area. There are many other ways to manage rainwater that include swales, berms, and dry riverbeds that are specific to the site. If you are experiencing rainwater problems or erosion give us a call we would be happy to come out and take a look at your property and suggest solutions to fit your needs.

“They are very professional, highly efficient, and customer-centric. Working with Ben and Andy is like working with an old friend. They treat you like you’re one of the family, and they treat your property like it was their own. The folks in the office are great, and pleasant to work with. The project estimator/coordinator TJ is attentive and thorough. The crew in the field is very experienced – everyone knows what to do and how to do it. They maintain a clean work area during the project, and they make sure that everything is just the way it is supposed to be before they leave. The entire staff is detail oriented. Choose the pros at F&M for your next project – you will not be disappointed.”
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F&M Contractors: Landscape Division

We at F&M Contractors, Landscape Division believe every homeowner can have a unique outdoor oasis where they can connect to nature and find a place of respite. We can handle both your hardscaping and landscaping needs with our knowledgeable and skilled in house professionals. Whether it’s a small garden bed that you would like re-done or a full garden renovation, we can help.

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