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Why Cover a Landfill Leachate Pond?
Covers are widely used in landfill designs in order to control the production of leachate.
Treatment Options for Improving Leachate from Landfills
Leachate may exit the landfill mound as a highly concentrated mix of chemicals, organic matter, and heavy metals
Building a Complete Leachate Collection System
A complete leachate collection system begins under the landfill and extends from under the cells of trash.
How is Landfill Leachate Formed?
Leachate is a fancy name for liquid waste. While this thick runoff liquid is similar to many other byproducts
What are Landfill Leachate Ponds?
Depending on its size, the site plan, and the amount of annual rainfall, a landfill can generate hundreds of thousands of gallons of leachate water per year.
Top 10 Questions About Geotextile Ground Cloths
Woven geotextile fabrics are excellent for preventing weed growth in applications ranging from home gardens to landscaping installations to large agricultural fields.
Top 10 Questions About Lavender
Lavender comes in a wide array of colors, not just the gentle purple that its name refers to.
Installing Geotextile Ground Cover Part II
Now that your geotextile fabric has been laid out and secured, it’s time to poke some holes!
Installing Geotextile Ground Cover: Part 1
Once you’ve decided on your geotextile fabric, it’s time to step back, take a breath, and remind yourself that no landscape fabric
Using Geotextiles
As weed barriers, geotextiles are popular solutions for home gardeners, landscapers, and farmers alike.
Types of Geotextiles
Most accounts of the history of geotextiles report that geotextiles were invented by R.J. Barret
What are Geotextiles?
The term geotextile refers to a class of permeable fabrics that are used to separate, filter, reinforce, protect, or drain
Growing Lavender on a Commercial Scale
Lavender is an easy to grow perennial that has proven its popularity over many thousands of years.
All About Growing Lavender
Lavender grows well in USDA hardiness zones 5 to 9, although it thrives the most in a Mediterranean climate.
Everything About Lovely Lavender
Known and valued since ancient times, lavender has recently gained popularity as a profitable cash crop.
Understanding the Challenges of Maintaining a Large Pond
Large ponds can be a stunning and valuable addition to any landscape.
Save the Water: Sealing and Lining a Large Pond
Selecting the appropriate materials for your large pond is vital to ensure its longevity and functionality.
Building a Large Pond: Basic Structures
Now that you have planned the functional details of your pond, it's time to bring your vision to life.
Managing Water Depth in Pond Design: Engineering Considerations
Regardless of the type of farm pond you choose, you’ll need to design a way for it to drain during heavy rainfall and runoff.
Keeping the Water in Place: Levee and Excavated Ponds
Levee ponds are unique man-made structures that stand out for their adaptability and efficient use of landscapes
Keeping the Water in Place: Watershed and Embankment Ponds
When building a pond, there are various approaches you can take depending on your specific goals and preferences.
How Wide and How Deep? Essential Design Principles for Large Ponds
When building a pond, simply digging a hole, and filling it with water won't suffice.
Building a Pond? Consider This
Once you’ve decided on the purpose of your large pond, it’s time to determine the appropriate size and location to ensure its success.