Matt Daly
Landscape Designer
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Co-authored Articles (13)
How to
Level a Sloping Garden
A sloping garden can be a challenging landscape problem for any homeowner. Not only can it sometimes be an eyesore, but it also frequently leads to problems with soil erosion and flooding. Fortunately, through the simple...
What Does a Yard of Topsoil Weigh? Dry/Wet Weights, Cost, & Coverage
Everything you need to know to plan your next landscaping project and haul your dirt safely You’re driving your pickup to the landscaping supply store for a yard of topsoil to rehab your lawn when the thought hits you...
How to Lay Landscape Rock
Looking to give your garden or yard a fresh look? Trying to save some time on future yard maintenance? If so, landscape rock is perfect for you! Laying landscape rock isn’t particularly difficult, and this is definitel...
Berms: What They Are and How to Add One to Your Landscaping
Expert tips for improving your yard’s aesthetic and diverting water If you want a unique way to divert water in your yard or make your landscaping look more interesting, adding in a berm is the perfect solution. You...
How to
Move Large Rocks
Learn to transport large stones by hand Moving large rocks for landscaping or construction may seem like an impossible task, but there are actually several methods you can use. You can move large rocks small distances wi...
How to
Build a Hot Tub Platform
Building a hot tub platform is the first step to installing a jacuzzi system in your backyard. Although this requires quite a bit of effort, it is much less expensive than outsourcing the job to a professional company. Y...
How to Lower pH in a Hot Tub for Cleaner Water
A complete guide to testing & adjusting your hot tub’s pH level When the water in a hot tub becomes too alkaline, its pH increases, and the condition of the water deteriorates significantly. The total alkalinity of the...
How to
Dig Swales
Swales are an excellent technique in rainwater harvesting. They capture surface runoff and send it deep into the aquifer, both nourishing trees and reducing erosion. The berms beneath them make great fertile planting ...
How to
Level a Pool
Before trying to set up your pool, level the ground first so that the pool doesn’t spill water. For a more secure and professional-looking installation, use paver plates to lift the pool on uneven soil. You may also le...
How to Set Up a New Hot Tub
Everything you need to know to safely and properly set up a hot tub on your own Modern hot tubs tend to be self-contained, which means there is no plumbing involved in the setup. In fact, most of them just plug into an o...
How to
Drain and Refill Your Swimming Pool
Freshen up your pool water with this handy, in-depth guide Swimming pool water can get bad over the years — so bad that chemicals lose their effectiveness. With this information and a free weekend, you (and a friend) c...
How to
Reduce Stormwater Runoff at Your Home
Storm water runoff is precipitation that does not soak into the ground where it falls. This is one of the greatest threats to water quality in much of the industrialized world. When water runs off yards, streets, and pa...
How to
Clean Above Ground Pool
No one wants to swim in a pool with dirty, cloudy water, so pool cleaning and maintenance skills are crucial for any pool owner. In an above ground pool, filtering and skimming the pool regularly is key to maintaining cl...
