You need only a very basic soil test in the area of the foundation, testing for soil type, soil weight, and soil bearing capacity. The soil needs to be tested to a depth of 10 deeper than the depth of the footers. If you're building in a seismic ... more

Firstly, you need to get rid of as much of the rubble as you can. Once the rubble has gone it is important to build up the topsoil so that any plants you grow have depth to grow into. Take care not to raise the soil level too much or this may cause ... more

An on-site or soil borings evaluation is an actual physical visit to the lot or location where onsite sewage is proposed and sanitary sewer is not available. A Soil Scientist will provide direct detailed soil analysis to be reviewed by LCHD ( ... more

The pressed concrete pier underpinning system often rests upon a water sensitive layer of clay. In the presence of water, clay particles expand, slip, and slide. The most common problem with the reliance upon stiff soil in the pressed concrete pier ... more

A study commissioned by the French Ministry of Ecology and Sustainable Development failed to come up with a satisfactory answer but found other benefits in soil carbon sequestration. The study by the French Agricultural Research Institute (INRA) ... more

Pervious concrete mix design and soil content change on every project, but this video taken from the 2006 Summer Case Study is an example of pervious concrete being compared to red clay soil. ... more

We had the soil analyzed by Rutgers Cooperative Extension labs in late 2008. You can view the results for yourself here. (If you want to get into the nitty gritty of how to understand the report, click here . If this made your eyes glaze over, don' ... more

The best plants for shaded areas are those found in the woods in their native habitat, such as evergreen groundcovers like Japanese spurge and Periwinkle, & other groundcovers such as wild Violets, Lilies of the Valley, & Wild Ginger. http://www. ... more

Preparing the soil Fertile, well drained soil is necessary for a successful garden. The exact type of soil is not so important as that it be well drained, well supplied with organic matter, reasonably free of stones, and moisture retentive. The ... more

A special peat-moss-based potting mixture medium with added fertilizer; major and 42 minor trace elements, a special non herbicide sprayed compost made of cotton burr, pine bark wood ash, rice hulls, sand, and charcoal, all ingredients are ... more