Landscaping Montpelier VT | Call Broz

The most effective solution is a professional re-grading and drainage assessment. We evaluate the slope of your property to ensure water flows away from your foundation, preventing basement moisture and soil erosion. For many Montpelier homes, this involves reshaping the lawn and often installing discreet French drains or dry wells to handle heavy rain and snowmelt, protecting your home's structure.

In our Vermont climate, freeze-thaw cycles cause ground movement (frost heave), which can crack or displace standard plastic or paver edging. We recommend and install heavy-duty steel or aluminum edging, which is flexible enough to withstand ground movement without cracking. Proper, deep installation below the frost line is also crucial for a lasting, clean edge that survives Montpelier winters.

Absolutely. Erosion control is a priority for hillside properties in our area. We use techniques like installing retaining walls, creating terraced planting beds with deep-rooted native plants, and applying specialized erosion control matting. These solutions stabilize the soil, manage water runoff, and turn a problematic slope into a beautiful, low-maintenance landscape feature.