AmLandcare - Severna Park's Licensed Landscapers

Many Severna Park properties have low spots or compacted soil that cause water to pool. Our earthmoving and regrading services reshape your yard's contour to create positive drainage away from your home's foundation. We assess the natural slope and soil composition, then strategically move soil to direct water flow, often integrating solutions like French drains or dry creek beds. This foundational work prevents water damage and creates a stable base for all future landscaping.

Our landscape design process starts with evaluating your soil. For compacted areas common in our region, we incorporate core aeration and specify soil amendments into the plan. We then design planting beds with proper grading and select deep-rooted, native plants that help break up compacted soil over time. For hardscapes like patios and walkways, we use construction techniques that minimize further soil compaction, ensuring your entire landscape ecosystem is healthy and sustainable.

Absolutely. A properly installed patio or retaining wall is a key tool for managing water. We construct patios with a slight pitch and permeable base materials to encourage water to drain through or run off appropriately. Retaining walls are engineered with built-in drainage systems (weep holes and gravel backfill) to relieve hydrostatic pressure and prevent washouts. In Severna Park, we often use these structures not just for aesthetics, but as integral parts of a comprehensive drainage solution for sloped or problematic yards.