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Russel Ray U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.92 Clarity of Response 9.94 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 9.98 Total Questions 245	I can answer questions about water-wise landscaping, xeriscaping, and using native vegetation, cactus, and succulents to create a home paradise that won't increase your water bill.
Sean J Murphy, LA U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.89 Clarity of Response 9.85 Timeliness 9.92 Politeness 9.94 Total Questions 617	I can answer almost any question related to design, installation, pricing of landscaping and hardscaping. I am not a horticulturist though so I can not answer questions on pests or diseases of plants. I also can answer questions related to pools, water features, ponds, lighting, grading, drainage, walls, patios, decks and much more.
Dean Marston U.K. Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability N/A Clarity of Response N/A Timeliness N/A Politeness N/A Total Questions 1	Garden design and layout Plant selection Planting schemes Architectural and structural landscaping Pricing projects Soil management Botany Garden history Problem solving in the garden
Sandra de Charo Bulgaria Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability N/A Clarity of Response N/A Timeliness N/A Politeness N/A Total Questions 0	I can answer questions about most kinds of garden furniture - sheds, swing sets, benches, pergolas, garden fences and so on. I'm interested in DIY related questions, questions about maintenance etc.
Michael Carr U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability N/A Clarity of Response N/A Timeliness N/A Politeness N/A Total Questions 8	Building Acoustics, Structural Acoustics, Noise Control (indoor and outdoor, Mechanical Noise, Applied Sight & Sound (integration of audio, lighting and multimedia into spaces, Sound system design and installation, Theatrical sound and lighting systems, Studio Design.
Marc Chapelle, ASLA U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.92 Clarity of Response 9.90 Timeliness 9.93 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 658	As a licensed Landscape Architect, I can answer general questions about style and design, ideas and suggestions for site amenities, larger site-planning issues, or recreation and park design. IF YOU JUST WANT A PLANT SUGGESTION GO HERE: http://www.growit.com/PlantInfo/LandScape.htm I prefer you ask somebody else why your petunias are not as perky as they should be...I'd LOVE to tell you how can use those petunias to increase your home's value!
Mark U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.77 Clarity of Response 9.75 Timeliness 9.73 Politeness 9.80 Total Questions 182	Design of landscape structures and design of planting arrangements in the landscape. I usually do not answer questions of a horticultural nature or about growing plants or gardening unless they are related to design. I will answer these questions at my discretion. I will answer maintenance questions at my discretion,usually when they are related to design. I am a landscape designer. I am not a contractor or a gardener. Here are example categories of problems I can help you with: Design of residential walks,low walls,low retaining walls,fences,drainage systems,arbors,plant selection,xeriscapes (low water use landscapes),rain garden design,rain water harvesting,permeable paving,sustainable drainage. No advise on an architectural or engineering level. I do not perform actual design work through this site. I only provide suggestions and advice. I am a skilled draftsman and can advise you about the kind of drawings,permits and construction documents you may need for your landscape project. Any landscape project should be layed out on a drawing but larger projects in particular,that may be contracted out,should have drawings and specifications for cost and quantity estimates and for competitive bids. A drawing and specifications will also .....
Jonathan Radford Italy Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.86 Clarity of Response 9.90 Timeliness 9.98 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 182	Hi, I am an ecological landscape designer and I have lived in Italy for nearly 15 years. I am specialised in the design of ecological Italian gardens but also in the reduction of water, maintenance and damage to the environment. I can answer questions on almost all gardening queries.
S. D. Ward U.S. On Vacation returns 12/01/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 9.67 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 43	I have expert expertise in landscape design and installations, and have specialized in antique landscape renovation, as well as ground up design.

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2009-11-19 Artificial Turf-Residential:

Hey, Sara. As with anything new (carpet, cars, paint, etc.), there might be a residual odor, but you should notice it outdoors. I had one of the first Astroturf lawns in Houston way back in the late

2009-11-14 sump pump drainage:

Hello, A detention area for the sump discharge does not necessarily have to be on the ground surface. One can be constructed underground if you want to use the ground above for another purpose. You

2009-11-13 sump pump drainage:

Hello, Sounds like the water may be seeping back into the ground and then into your basement again. A 2 feet deep hole is too small to handle discharge from a sump pump (5 feet deep by 5 feet wide

2009-11-11 Water Valve:

I don't quite understand the situation - What is the nature of this "flag"? Is it some sort of flag pole that indicated the presence of a water valve or meter and do your neighbors also have the similar

2009-11-10 landscape:

I like contrast. So unless your going for a very minimalist landscape then I would differentiate between the two areas. Consider a different complimentary stone or gravel as a mulch over the planter area