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Whether you're a homeowner tackling a weekend project, a landscaper, tradie or contractor, you'll find useful information to help you plan your job and choose the right products.

Which Erosion-Control Solution Do I Need?

Different erosion problems need different solutions. Learn how jute matting, coir logs, silt fence and drainage can help protect soil, slow runoff, capture sediment and manage water.

Why Does My Yard Stay Wet After Rain?

If parts of your yard stay soggy long after the rain has stopped, it’s easy to assume you simply need better drainage. Sometimes you do. But a wet yard can have several different causes, and installing a drain without understanding where the water is coming from may not solve the real problem. The first step is to follow the water. Why does water stay in some parts of a yard? A yard becomes waterlogged when water arrives faster than it can soak into the soil, move through the

How to Stop Soil Erosion on a Sloping Yard

If you have a sloping block, you’ve probably seen what heavy rain can do to exposed soil. Small channels appear, mulch moves downhill, sediment collects at the bottom of the slope and, over time, what started as a minor washout can become a much bigger erosion problem. The key to controlling erosion is not simply covering the damaged area. You need to understand why the soil is moving in the first place. In many cases, the problem is water. Here’s what to look for — and some

Jute Matting: A Natural Solution for Slopes, Gardens & Erosion Control

If you have a sloping garden, exposed soil or an area where rain continually washes soil away, establishing vegetation can be difficult. Before new plants or grass have developed strong root systems, bare soil can be particularly vulnerable to erosion. Jute matting provides a natural, biodegradable layer of protection over exposed soil while vegetation becomes established. It's a practical erosion-control option for homeowners, landscapers and revegetation projects—and partic

Building a Retaining Wall? Don’t Forget What’s Behind It

When people picture a new retaining wall, they usually think about what they’ll see when the job is finished: the blocks, timber, stone, garden beds and landscaping. But some of the most important parts of a retaining wall are the ones you won’t see at all. Managing water behind a retaining wall is an important part of a properly designed installation. Depending on the project, this can include drainage aggregate, subsoil drainage and geotextile filter fabric to help water mo

How to Improve Drainage Around Your Home and Garden

Poor drainage can turn a beautiful garden into a soggy mess, leave lawns waterlogged, and contribute to problems around retaining walls, paths, and landscaped areas. The good news is that many residential drainage problems can be improved by managing where water collects and giving it an effective path away from the problem area. Products such as geotextile filter fabric and subsoil drainage systems can play an important role in creating a drainage solution that continues wor

Which Geotextile Fabric Do I Need? A Simple Guide to Bidim Green

If you know you need geotextile fabric but aren't sure which size or type to buy, you're certainly not alone. Geotextile is used in everything from small backyard drainage jobs to retaining walls and major landscaping projects. The right choice depends on what you're trying to achieve, the size of the area, and how the fabric will be installed. For many common landscaping and drainage applications, Bidim Green Filterwrap provides a practical solution. What is Bidim Green Filt

What Is Geotextile Fabric and When Should You Use It?

If you've been planning a drainage, landscaping, or retaining wall project, there's a good chance you've come across the term geotextile fabric. But what exactly is it, and do you really need it? The simple answer is that geotextile is a specially designed permeable fabric used in the ground to provide filtration, separation, drainage and soil stability. Unlike ordinary plastic sheeting, geotextile allows water to pass through while helping prevent soil and other fine particl