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Sean J Murphy, LA

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 9.86
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Response Time(hr) 33.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 144.3
  • Total Questions 781
 I can answer almost any question related to design, installation, general pricing of landscaping and hardscaping. I can also answer questions related to pools, water features, ponds, lighting, grading, drainage, walls, patios, decks and much more. However, I am not a horticulturist nor an entomologist, so I usually cannot answer questions on pests or diseases of plants.

Mark

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.79
  • Politeness 9.89
  • Response Time(hr) 16.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 37.8
  • Total Questions 322
 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. Although I will describe how something is built I do not provide detailed installation or construction instructions. 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 .....

Gina Samarotto

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 19.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 25.0
  • Total Questions 45
 Specializing in all landscape and garden design including master planning, pools and spas, holiday design and decor, outdoor living spaces, specialty gardens, etc.

Michael Carr

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability N/A
  • Clarity of Response N/A
  • Politeness N/A
  • Response Time(hr) 93.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) N/A
  • Total Questions 13
 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, RLA

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.92
  • Clarity of Response 9.89
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 22.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 13.7
  • Total Questions 750
 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 ARE GOING TO ASK FOR 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!

Kevin Goulding

Canada
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 21.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 5.5
  • Total Questions 31
 I can answer questions about construction techniques for dry-laid ( mortarless ) projects with natural stone and manufactured products as well. I can give details on preparation work for hardscaping in harsh northern climates with deep winter frost. I can also provide you with PDF files with thorough step by step how-to's on many other landscaping projects in your yard. I can answer questions on planting and transplanting trees, how to seed a yard, how to sod a yard and how to properly work with edging and landscaping fabrics. I prefer not to give information on softscaping unless it is related to my climate/hardiness zone. I am in zone 4.

Russel Ray

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.91
  • Clarity of Response 9.95
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Response Time(hr) 7.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 19.1
  • Total Questions 279
 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.

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2012-02-08 Landscaping on top of a leach field:

A good, tough question, Jeff.  I cannot put my finger on a study or report of adverse effects of Roundup (or similar products like Crossbow or Cassoron) impacting a leachfield's performance.  Joshua Smyth

2012-02-06 Live Oak Roots at Surface:

How big is the tree?  From what I've seen, some Live Oaks heave out of the ground over time.  Every situation is unique, and Live Oaks (Quercus virginiana# are genetically variable.  If you dig a trench

2012-01-26 privacy decking:

At one time, I used these for a commercial project (10 years ago), and they were available locally.  It is a different world, now and EVERYTHING is available with a quick google search, trip to nextag

2012-01-07 raised garden bed:

I am sorry I had answered and submitted the response to this question but somewhere along the lines it must not have posted. I just noted the notice from AllExperts that the question was still unanswered

2011-12-16 fencing:

While this is really not my area of expertise I will try and tell you want I know.    What is the difference between zinc and galvanized? Both zinc plating and galvanizing applies a zinc plating. So they

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