Stormwater Management
Help prevent flooding and decrease local water pollution levels with effective and attractive landscaping techniques.
Stormwater management can include many different practices, but the main goal is to redirect the flow of water and use it beneficially. Effective stormwater management can help to prevent flooding, filter pollutants, and beautify the neighborhood. K² Landscapes incorporates the use of native plants, permeable pavements, bioswales and rain gardens to create successful stormwater management solutions. See examples of our creative stormwater management designs below.
Weatherby Lake Residence
Out With the Old and In With the NewThis homeowner had an existing patio with stormwater issues and retaining walls that were starting to lean. They also were not happy with the aged look of the materials for the patio and retaining walls. The solution included all...
Goodger Residence
1 Boulder, 2 Boulders, Many BouldersThis homeowner had a yard that lacked curb appeal and wasn’t to his liking. The solution was to create a boulder retaining wall to deal with the grade change that would create pocket gardens. Above the wall was a modern sedge lawn...
Talbert-Tapp Residence
Lawn in the Shade, No ProblemThis homeowner had a front yard where grass wouldn’t grow due to the intense shade and would turn into a mud pit during storms. The solution was a native sedge lawn with a dry creek bed running through the yard. The front island was...
Yang Residence
Backyard OasisThis homeowner had a yard that was barren and needing a makeover. The solution was a native, low maintenance garden with a dry creek bed to direct stormwater through the backyard. A combination of native shrubs, grasses and wildflowers were planted...
Orr Residence
They Said, "I do!"This homeowner was having their wedding in their backyard and wanted a space that would host the guests but would also be a retreat for them in the long term. The solution included a bluestone flagstone patio and a bocce ball court. To divide the...
Talbott Residence
Reuse + Native = New BackyardThis homeowner had a backyard that had several issues they wanted to be resolved. The issues included lack of privacy, flooding, lack of visual interest and wanted a more usable space. The solution included reusing the existing decorative...
Gulvik Residence
Modern Meets NatureThis homeowner had recently built a new modern Scandinavian style lake house and wanted a landscape that would match the house. The solution was a low maintenance, modern front yard consisting of native plants. Reusing the existing limestone rock on...
Drake Residence
A Steep Hillside Gives Way to a Modern and Private PatioThis project was a collaboration between Phronesis (design and fence), Mussleman & Hall (concrete), Machine Head (corten), and K² Landscapes (landscaping and hardscape). After remodeling the house, the...
Robertson Residence
Good Design Equals No More Stormwater ProblemsThe homeowners had tried tackling their yard themselves, but were having no success. The homeowners were trying to improve the curb appeal of their house and fix stormwater issues that were in the yard. The design includes...
