SERVICES

Erosion consultations
Small-scale stream bank repair
Stream bank aesthetic improvements
Hillslope erosion repair and improvements
Invasive and nuisance plant species control

Garden Enhancements
Rain Gardens
Rain Barrels
North Carolina Native Plant Habitat Certifications
National Wildlife Habitat Certifications
Pollinator Waystation Certifications
Pond Vegetation Maintenance
Vegetation inventories

Repair and Enhancement Priorities

Through our small-scale stream bank repair and enhancement approach, we prioritize the stabilization of streams using least-disturbance practices. Here, we employ hand tools and micro-machinery to return the bank to more natural conditions. We prioritize the use of only natural bedding material which are biodegradable and will not disturb the stream ecosystem. Additionally, we prioritize the use of locally-grown native plant species. The use of locally-grown native plant species is essential as they are adapted to thriving in the local environment and require little to no irrigation or fertilizers over their lifespan.

Invasive and Nuisance Plant Priorities

Invasive and nuisance plants are not only unsightly, but they also cause environmental damage and personal harm. Through our invasive and nuisance plant control approach, we use hand-pulling and cutting techniques. Additionally, we use herbicides, sparingly, to ensure a well-rounded approach to invasive and nuisance plant control.

Invasive and Nuisance Plants

Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum)
Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana)
Multiflora Rose (Rosa multiflora)
Chinese/Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis / Wisteria floribunda)
English Ivy (Hedera helix)
Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica)
Poison Ivy/Oak (Toxicodenron radicans)
Poison Sumac (Toxicodendron vernix)

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