March 4th, 2010
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February 5th, 2010
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January 27th, 2010
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January 20th, 2010
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January 5th, 2010
The past year was challenging but also very rewarding for us here at Reinford Landscapes. We were blessed with a lot of really neat and unique jobs that helped us develop our stash of ideas for future projects. We want to thank all of you for your business in 2009 and are looking forward to hearing you throughout this year!
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October 16th, 2009
Rain Water Harvesting!
We recently attended a seminar/workshop on Rainwater Harvesting. There is certainly no better way to get pumped about some of the latest design concepts that are being developed, than working with them in a hands-on application! The concept of capturing rainwater and having the ability to reuse it in various ways around your yard and garden is in by no means a new idea. The neat thing about some of the new products on the market is the flexibility they give you to incorporate them seamlessly into the landscape. A problem drainage area on your property can be turned into an attractive focal point by incorporating a fountain or pondless waterfall, or the water could be captured by means of a permeable paver system and then stored for future irrigation needs. The stored water could then be circulated by way of a pondless waterfall, fountain etc.
Take a look at how the RainXchange system works…
-The first stage of the RainXchange system is capturing the water using the Downspout Filter. This filter is designed to sit buried at the base of the downspout extension and disguised using decorative stone & gravel.
-The size of the water storage basin is based on the sites water use requirements. The modular design of the AquaBlox water matrix tanks means there is no limit to the size of the water storage basin.
-The Basin is surrounded by liner to retain the water
-The tanks are made with 85% recycled plastics, can be built to support vehicular weight loads and best of all can be designed in a wide variety of configurations to fit the site.
-The overflow is designed to promote the infiltration of excess water back into the deep ground water reserve. The infiltration trench can be built using the AquaBlox tanks wrapped in a permeable geotextile allowing the water to soak back into the ground. The size of the infiltration trench is dependant on the type of soil on the property. This is only one example of methods of handling overflow out of the RainXchange basin. Other methods include redirecting the overflow water over the surface of the property, such as through landscape planting beds, dry creek beds, etc. The goal is to try to keep the water on site allowing to soak into the ground rather than send it off to the storm sewer systems.
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Here is an example of how Permeable Pavers can be used in conjunction with a RainXchange System
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Bellow is an illustration of the how the system is designed
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Finished Projects
Here are a few completed projects showing options that are available with the RainXchange™ System. The decorative water feature not only adds an aesthetic value to the landscape, but it also serves as a filtration system that cleanses and aerates the water. The filtration and biodiversity is similar to that of a rain garden. While the water is above ground it becomes available to birds, butterflies, amphibians and all of the other small critters in the area.
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July 27th, 2009
The Colors of Summer
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July 10th, 2009
We are exited to be able to take paver design and installation to the next level.
Adding a little spice to your outdoor living area can be as easy as installing a different style border around your patio. You can mix up styles and textures, add a band of contrasting color or style to a wall or column or inlay a shape or design. All it takes is imagination and creativity. Let your mind wander. The edge of your patio is the limit!
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July 10th, 2009
A few of the jobs we’ve been working on recently have ranged from York to Harrisburg to Hershey to Shippensburg. Makes for a lot of miles! There seems to be a need for creative landscape design and installation work all over the Susquehanna Valley. Take a look at some of the projects we are working on or have just completed. They range from plantings to pondless water falls to patios and retaining walls.
Check out the ‘in progress’ pictures of this project in the April post.
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The back of this house is about to be transformed into a very elegant, usefull and practical ourdoor living area.
With all the moisture we’ve been having, this grass should be growing in no time!
Enjoy!
Summer is the season for lots of color in your garden!
This seating wall and pondless waterfall will help make this patio seem more cozy and secluded. Hopefully we can put the finishing touches on this one next week.
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We installed this water feature a few years ago. It includes several hundred feet of streams as well as a pond, wetland filtration system and plenty of water falls. It’s a real pleasure to be involved in the maintenance as it matures and blends into it’s natural surroundings.
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July 10th, 2009
It’s been a very busy spring for us here at Reinford Landscapes. We’ve completed some really neat projects this year and are excited to share some of the pics from these jobs. For this project we were able to utilize a lot of the services that we provide. There were retaining walls, entrance columns and wingwalls, custom paver borders, plantings, grading, reseeding and more. Take a look at the finished product!
Check out the before picture of these walls from the April post
A small dry stream bed adds interest to this bed and makes a practical way to deal with the water that needs to flow throught this drainage culvert during heavy rains.
Don’t be afraid to spice up your entrance way with a paver border, columns, wing walls, mailbox pier or a combination of all these features. It will add a touch of class to your property you can’t get any other way.
Just a simple daylily can add such grace and elegance to your hardscape
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