In a city named for its trees, leaf litter and shade are constant factors. Our premium mulching service helps balance your soil health. We apply a heavy layer of double-shredded hardwood mulch that insulates plant roots and suppresses weeds. Unlike generic mulches, ours is organic and nutrient-rich. We cut deep, professional edges to clearly separate your lawn from your beds, giving your landscape a crisp, manicured look that stands out in the neighborhood.
Root-Resilient Paths for Historic Neighborhoods
In historic Goshen neighborhoods, walkways must navigate the aggressive root systems of city trees. Concrete paths are rigid and inevitably crack when roots lift them. We construct flexible paver walkways that can articulate with the ground without breaking. We excavate 11 inches deep to remove organic material and install our signature 8oz non-woven geotextile fabric. By bridging the subsoil with an 8-inch base of open-graded clean stone, we create a non-frost-susceptible foundation that "floats" over critical root zones. This ensures your walkway remains safe, level, and inviting, preserving the character of your home and the health of your trees.
Technical Specifications:
Excavation: Minimum 11 inches for root protection.
Base Stability: 8oz Geotextile + 8” Open-Graded Clean Stone.
Bedding: 1” Clean Chip Stone (3/16” – 1/2”).
Water Management: Rigid PVC piping to Pop-Up Emitters.
Edge Restraint: Concrete Bond Beam (Sub-surface).
Execution & Finish
We manage water runoff to protect your home's foundation. We hard-pipe downspouts using rigid PVC—avoiding crushable corrugated plastic—redirecting water to pop-up emitters or dry wells far from the path. We meticulously grade the surface to ensure positive drainage. Once the pavers are laid, we lock the joints with high-performance polymeric sand, which resists weed growth and ant mining. We finish by backfilling and seeding the edges, leaving you with a durable path that enhances the curb appeal of your historic or modern home.
Pathways for the Maple City
Goshen is a city of porches and neighbors, especially along the historic corridors like South Main Street. We design paver walkways that honor this architectural heritage while providing modern durability. Whether you have a Victorian classic or a new build in The Crossing, a cracked concrete path detracts from your home's character. We replace these with elegant, winding paver paths that create a warm, inviting journey to your front door. We pay close attention to the scale and texture of the pavers, ensuring they complement your brick or siding rather than competing with it.
The soil in Goshen tends to be a heavy silty loam that holds significant moisture. This makes standard "sand-set" walkways prone to heaving during our freezing winters. We engineer a solution by installing a commercial-grade geotextile fabric on every single project. This barrier prevents the native soil from contaminating our imported open-graded stone base. By keeping the base clean and permeable, we ensure water drains away rapidly, keeping your walkway level and safe. We finish with polymeric sand in the joints, locking out weeds and ants for a pristine, low-maintenance finish.
FAQ
Can you replace my builder-grade concrete?
Yes. We rip out those narrow, cracked concrete strips and replace them with wide, inviting paver walkways that instantly upgrade your home's curb appeal.
Do you have modern styles?
Yes. We have large-format, smooth pavers that look great with modern farmhouse or contemporary Goshen homes.
How do you prevent heaving?
We dig deep. In Goshen, we go down to the frost-stable subsoil and build back up with compacted aggregate. This drainage layer prevents the water expansion that causes heaving.