Archive for April 2022

There are many types of inlets and the two most common seen during stormwater inspections are curb inlets and grated inlets. These types of inlets are usually connected to a community storm drain system that eventually deposits rainfall into an outfall. A curb inlet is considered a drainage inlet comprised of an opening along the…

Everyone enjoys a lush and green lawn.  Every year, many Floridians fertilize their landscapes to reinforce a great beautiful and green summer lawn. March through May is the perfect time of year to fertilize. Many Florida counties have established a ban on using fertilizer between the months of June through September.  These months directly coincide…

Spring in Florida typically runs from late March through May.  Spring for many people is the time of year to spruce up, spring clean, and get outside.  Springtime in Florida is the perfect time to do things considered outdoors.  The temperatures are typically milder in the spring which provides the perfect time to relax and…

First, what is concrete? The definition directly from encyclopedia.com states, “concrete is a hardened building material created by combining a chemically inert mineral aggregate (usually sand, gravel, or crushed stone), a binder (natural or synthetic cement), chemical additives, and water.†There are ingredients added to ensure the consistency and ultimately the hardening reaction for concrete. …