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Seedling

Join Date: Feb 2007

USDA Zone 4

Posts: 127

Landscaping a hill

I have a client thats wasnt a low mait. landscape with perenials and flowering shrubs that require little or no mait.

They have requested that i lay landscape fabric before i mulch this way there wont be a problem with weed but now that i think about it water + slope+ rain = erosion. Will adding landscape fabrics make the water run down the slope faster thus causing the mulch to slide down with it?

Advice is greatly appreciated my design and proposal is due on Monday

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Seedling

Join Date: Oct 2006

USDA Zone 6

Posts: 122

Most of that fabric have holes in it, so water can go through it. The mulch will usually soak up the water before it becomes a problem. I would try to talk them out of using landscape fabric, that stuff is a pain. My guess though is that it wouldn't be a problem.

If you are still worried about it, an idea (might not be a good one) is if you use staples to hold down the fabric, don't pound them in all the way...leave a half a inch or so out of the ground (make sure they aren't visible through the mulch!!) and perhaps that would help hold the mulch in place.

5 Gallon Tree

Join Date: Mar 2006

Location: Rhode Island

USDA Zone 7

Posts: 544

Tell them that fabric will prevent weeds for the first year or two and that after that it will do nothing but gradually stick more and more out of the hill becoming more and more of an eyesore until they end up payoing someone to come in five years from now to rip the entire thing out and start over which will cost more than just paying someone to put a pre- emergent down in the spring and come in a weed it once a month. If you'd like to hear more i know there are some lively discussions in the archives on the topic.

Making sure you have good soiul drainage will help prevent wash out of mulch. Plant it with fast spreading plants (but non-invasive) that will out compete most weeds. Mulch well. Apply a pre-emergent herbicide when finished and each spring for the next few years until the plants have filled in. Weed it periodically (once a month, every other month, whatever).

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Location: Northern VA

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In my experience, fabric will prevent the perennials from expanding and filling in the 'bare' areas. I usually explain to the client that neat thing about perennials is that they fill in and expand so they are a great value for the investment and the fabric will prevent them from growing.Clients usually understand the counter-productive nature of that situation. Also, if the fabric has a slick sheen to it, the mulch will have a tendancy to slide down the hill.Overall, most of the material you have mentioned will perform better without the fabric. As the mulch decomposes and new mulch is added, any weeds that do grow will put roots into the fabric which makes then even harder to remove.Have I made my case?

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Seedling

Join Date: Feb 2007

USDA Zone 4

Posts: 127

thank you very much guys im gonna have to tell them no fabric!

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Join Date: Feb 2004

USDA Zone 5

Posts: 789

I'll disagree here. On large banks the goal is almost always VERY low maintenance. And since we all agree that weeds will be the major nemesis, I design with the idea that the plants will eventually fill in and shade out any weeds BUT in the interim, the fabric will significantly reduce the amount of weeds, especially in a sunny area. Perhaps in 3-4 years certain weeds will begin to infiltrate but by then the shrubs/ trees/ perennials will have begun to shade the area out. And with the plants, don't use any creeping varieties. They are not dense enough to shade out weeds. Use groupings of plants that get 2-4 feet high and spread out alot. And as for perennials, I generally advise that you keep most of them near the bottom of the bank because they require the most fussing. And it's fine to use the mat with the perennials that like to spread. We cut large holes around those plants with slits in the surrounding mat to allow for growth down the road.Remember too that the mat also significantly slows down the decomposition of the mulch because it's not in contact with the soil. This is definately a maintenance (and money) saver.I would say that if you definately knew the customer would be diligent the first few years with weeding/mulching etc., you could skip the fabric. But few are. Once you get past that stage, if the area was designed correctly, the plantings should take over and minimal weeding or mulching would be required.

Whip

Join Date: May 2006

USDA Zone 4

Posts: 384

Fabric sucks.

Gold Oak Member

Join Date: Jan 2007

Location: Rockport, TX

USDA Zone 9

Posts: 128

Up North you may not have the weed problem we do, but even the heaviest, thickest plants have a tough time shading out many of our weeds down here (ie nut sedge, spurge, thistle, etc.) due to thier fast nature of growth and our prime conditions for weed growth.

Whip

Join Date: May 2006

USDA Zone 4

Posts: 384

Invasive weeds eventually penetrate the toughest landscape fabrics, and knot into it...making them virtually impossible to rip out. If the mulch layer is thick enough, and pre-emergent has been applied (and reapp'ed if necess) before the plantings go into the bare formed beds, our experience is that any windborne weeds or hangers on can be easily pulled out. I'm with TrickyDick on this one for much the same reasons. And because...fabric sucks.

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Join Date: Feb 2004

USDA Zone 5

Posts: 789

Raj, the key term in your first sentence is "eventually" and the key terms in your second sentence are "if" and "if" and "can." Until you get to the "eventually" (3-4 years) the mat will help and if they don't do the "if" and "if" and "can" (which they usually don't), the mat will also help considerably.Remember too we are specifically discussing a bank which invariably is harder to work on than a foundation bed, i.e. less likely the "ifs" and "cans" will be addressed.

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Whip

Join Date: May 2006

USDA Zone 4

Posts: 384

Given the choice between insufficient mulch plus fabric and just insufficient mulch, I'd take the latter. I've seen a few windswept hill bedding areas where mulch was thinned out over time and the fabric was incredibly choked up with grass. Fixing the problem would be a big and dirty job.

Seedling

Join Date: Jan 2006

Location: Charlotte, Vt

USDA Zone 5

Posts: 135

But what about this, Sell the customer on the horticultural/ ecosystem advantages including their long term investment. Natural banks don't have fabric, they have succession. The process by which advantageous species spread, then when they have stabilized the soil, the mature plant communities can become established. That is the idea behind using things that will fill in. In our area you frequently see Staghorn Sumac filling that primary succession role. Did you know there are ornamental sumacs? Use them. Fabric won't let them fill. What ever you do over plant it.

And another thing, offer your services to keep the bank maintained for those critical 3 years. Pull the weeds, reapply the mulch, apply the preemergent, prune it, etc. You could make a good payday, and take care of your "baby".

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Join Date: Feb 2004

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Posts: 789

"Natural" banks also have alot of weeds, invasives etc. Not exactly what Joe and Jane Suburbia want. They also don't want to pay me $55-$60/ hour to weed banks. And we all know they don't have the time and their kids won't do it.The more I minimize the cost and effort of maintaining a newly planted area, the greater the odds that they will call me back within those 3 years for additional plantings. It's much harder to talk someone into a design for new plantings after you just handed them a large bill for maintaining the previous area.

Seedling

Join Date: Feb 2007

USDA Zone 4

Posts: 127

guys thanks for all the great advice i used every bit in my decision. I have told the customers about all the downsides and they still want to go ahead and do it so i gonna go with the fabric becasue they want me to.

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There are various factors that could increase or lessen the total price of your carpet cleaning service. It's imperative you ask about some of these factors when requesting quotes from carpet cleaning professionals so you don't see unexpected charges on your bill. Extra charges can boost the price by anywhere from $100 to $200.

Depending on the size of your home, most carpet cleaning services charge based on the square footage of your home. Some carpet estimates based on square footage might include:

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Carpet cleaning either involves chemicals, steam, dry cleaning or some combination of chemicals and steam. Steam CleaningSteam cleaning, often referred to scientifically as ?hot water extraction,? represents the most popular way to clean carpets professionally. It uses pressure to insert hot water and chemicals into your carpet, which loosens dirt and debris. The machine uses suction to remove all the dirty water from your carpet. After that, your carpet needs about 24 hours to dry completely. Professionals recommend steam cleaning over most other carpet cleaning methods because it keeps your carpet warranty intact. Carpet cleaning professionals use either vehicle-mounted or electric cleaners for the suction. Some average quotes for steam cleaning include:

Dry CleaningReferred to as "low moisture" or "encapsulation" cleaning, dry cleaning utilizes chemicals and a small amount of water to quickly clean the carpet, but it doesn't eradicate as much debris and dirt as steam cleaning. It uses a rotary machine, brush or sprayer to loosen dirt and then immediately vacuums out the dirt and debris. Encapsulation helps improve the carpet's appearance, but the carpet doesn't require 24 hours of dry time, so you can start walking on it again immediately. It also keeps the carpet cleaner for a longer period of time. Some estimates for dry carpet cleaning include:

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If you decide to clean your carpet rather than hire professionals, you can rent a steam cleaner from home improvement stores, grocery stores and other local retailers. Steam cleaners use detergent and hot water to extract the dirt and debris from your carpet. Steam cleaner rentals cost anywhere from $35 to $50 per day, plus the cost of the cleaning solution. Most steam cleaner rental venues and manufacturers recommend using their own cleaning solution rather than a third party's brand. If you ignore this advice, you risk damaging your carpet or the machine.Some risks that you run with using a rental steam cleaner rather than hiring a professional carpet cleaning service including:

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When you hire a professional carpet cleaning service, several options might help you lower your total costs, either immediately or down the road, if you pursue long-term carpet cleaning. Here are some factors to consider with carpet cleaning professionals when requesting a quote.

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Furniture moving and removal could or could not be included in the bid for cleaning your carpets. It varies depending on the company, so be sure to ask about it when getting a quote from the service. Some professionals might also charge or not charge depending on the weight of the furniture. Light furniture might be moved at no charge, while heavy furniture might be moved at a price. You could also take the initiative and move your furniture ahead of time to avoid any damage to it. Some companies might also charge to clean your furniture as part of a package, so you should ask just in case, as you might save some money getting them cleaned at the same time.

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Project: New Windows - 2

Date: 09/07/2018

Nature of Project: New Window(s) - Installation

Number of Windows: 2

Is this an emergency?: No

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

Project: New Windows - 3-5

Date: 09/06/2018

Nature of Project: New Window(s) - Installation

Number of Windows: 3 - 5

Desired Completion Date: More than 2 weeks

Project: New Window - Single

Date: 09/05/2018

Nature of Project: New Window(s) - Installation

Number of Windows: 1

Is this an emergency?: Yes

Desired Completion Date: Immediately

Project: New Windows - 3-5

Date: 09/03/2018

Nature of Project: New Window(s) - Installation

Number of Windows: 3 - 5

Desired Completion Date: More than 2 weeks

Project: New Windows - 6 +

Date: 08/2018

Nature of Project: New Window(s) - Installation

Number of Windows: 10+

Is this an emergency?: No

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

Project: New Windows - 3-5

Date: 08/2018

Nature of Project: New Window(s) - Installation

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

Project: New Windows - 3-5

Date: 08/2018

Nature of Project: New Window(s) - Installation

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

Project: New Windows - 3-5

Location: North Plainfield, NJ

Date: 08/2018

Nature of Project: New Window(s) - Installation

Number of Windows: 3 - 5

Is this an emergency?: No

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

Comment: Very OLD Windows that NEED to be REPLACED!!!

Project: New Windows - 6 +

Location: North Plainfield, NJ

Date: 08/2018

Nature of Project: New Window(s) - Installation

Number of Windows: 10+

Is this an emergency?: No

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

Comment: need 20 windows replaced

Project: New Windows - 3-5

Date: 08/2018

Nature of Project: New Window(s) - Installation

Number of Windows: 3 - 5

Desired Completion Date: More than 2 weeks

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We were so impressed and pleased with the manner in which Tim and his crew worked with us that I asked for an estimate for installation of a complex irrigation system for the plants on and around the water garden. The crew of PondMagic were a delight to work with. They were careful not to damage anything on our property while moving large boulders into place and they kept dust and dirt to a minimum and they left my backyard immaculately clean.

~ Chris Mackie, San Jose, CA

There are mechanics that can give you a one size fits all solution. Then there are professionals who can help you expand your horizon as to what is possible. Then there are artists such as PondMagic, that provide you something you wished you had wanted but had no ability to imagine. We are ecstatic.

~ Jill & Dennis Hunter, Saratoga, CA

We, the entire family, want to thank you for your Magic with PondMagic. You and your team have created a real heaven on earth for us. For 24 years and 10 months, we used to go out for a car ride in the late evening, listening to music as the day was winding down. Exactly three months ago, after water started flowing down the stream in our pond our evenings, early mornings and week end afternoons are all around the pond, not only for us but many friends as well.

~ Anand & Louisa Shah, Sunnyvale, CA

My pond is beautiful, excellent workmanship just quality work. I could not be happier.

~ Annette Cone, Boulder Creek, CA

It has changed an unused area of our yard into an area in which we delight in spending time. In summer we now eat one or two meals a day beside the pond. The sound of the waterfall, the flashing colors of the fish, the changing tapestry of the plants create a relaxing environment. It has exceeded our expectation.

~ Connie & Steve Zilles, Los Gatos, CA

In this day it is rare that someone surprises me by exceeding my expectations and you did! I would be happy to recommend PondMagic to anyone.

~ Mark Calkins, Santa Cruz, CA

As we enter our retirement years well be spending lots of time at home enjoying our new pond as the focal point in our back yard. It is our little piece of heaven on earth Once again we sincerely appreciate you and your team and we LOVE OUR POND !

~ Mary Olivas & Joe Miller, Pleasanton, CA

I called one of Tims satisfied customers and couldnt understand why she was so ecstatic about her pond. Then we had ours put in and now I totally understand her excitement. We absolutely love it! Even my husband who was very hesitant in the beginning loves it! The birds love it too!

~ Terri & Ralph Silveira, Sunnyvale, CA

Thank you and your team for the very exciting pond and stream you designed and built. The pond, waterfalls, and streams look good, sound great and most of all you did a great job of blending it into the rest of the landscape and format of the yard. The artistic flare and your design components truly have made this pond something we will enjoy for a long time to come.

~ Jill and Bob Ticknor, Santa Cruz, CA

You captured our vision for the pond and surrounding landscape beautifully! Thank you for the extra effort you and your team put in to ensure we had the best possible pond and landscape for our yard. We will be sure to recommend you to everyone who wants such a project done in their yard.

~ David & Sue Michalicek, San Jose, CA

Thank you so much for creating such a beautiful water feature. The pond and stream have transformed our back yard into a beautiful, tranquil retreat. It was built so it looks like a natural part of the landscape. It has been such a positive experience to work with all of you. We will definitely recommend PondMagic to others.

~ Frank and Carol Rossi, San Jose, CA

On a score of 1 to 10, I rate PondMagic as a 15 on inspiration, design, quality and efficiency. Whole-heartedly I recommend PondMagic to fulfill not only your personal ideas but to create a vision in which you will delight daily.

~ Gloria Lorenzo, Santa Cruz, CA

Just wanted to let you know how much we are enjoying our fabulous pond and waterfalls. Its a joy to sit in this beautiful area, like a vacation in our back yard! Our granddaughter just loves playing along the stream and feeding the fish. It is a wonderful experience with nature for a child and we look forward to when our infant granddaughter can also enjoy it.

~ Nancy McVay, Campbell, CA

I enjoy the noise when I first get home, walking down the staircase. I enjoy the rock view while sitting in the lounge chairs on the deck. I enjoy watching the birds stop and drink from the pond. A most rewarding addition to the house.

~ John Ames, Aptos, CA

One of the best things we have ever done is to have PondMagic design and build us an excellent water garden.

~ Rick & Tawni Santee, Watsonville, CA

We would like to thank you again for creating our new pond in the Life Lab Garden Classroom. We are thrilled at how quickly and cleanly you were able to install this beautiful feature in the garden. Already it is the focal point we couldnt be happier!

~ Gail Thompson, Project Director, Life Lab Science Program, UCSC

I am thoroughly pleased with the manner in which Pondmagic handled the job communication was excellent in all areas of the job, from the original bid to the conclusion. I am very happy with how my pond looks and sounds Tim and his crew did an awesome job with my pond and I would thoroughly recommend them to anyone looking for this service.

~ DebRenee H. Cooley, Los Gatos, CA

Joann and I gladly take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful water creation you built for us. Your sensitivity and artistry have made our pond a unique and beautiful experience the care and thought you took in designing the flow of water and placement of rock did not go unnoticed. Your team was a pleasure to work with, very thorough, and timely in getting the job done.

~ Tom and Joann Tucker, Pleasanton, CAM

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