BMPs (Best Management Practices) are essential for managing stormwater runoff, controlling sediment buildup, and stabilizing soil. They help prevent pollution and protect your yard’s health by reducing the risks of erosion and water damage.
Stormwater & Erosion Control
Northwest Indiana Erosion Control
Blade Cutters Stormwater and Erosion Control offers a comprehensive “Complete BMP Agent Plan” tailored for all construction projects!
Our team specializes in providing expert guidance on erosion and sediment control solutions, ensuring the right products are selected and installed at your site.
We stand behind our installations with a guarantee, handling product installation, inspections, maintenance, and necessary paperwork. From managing Construction Site and Maintenance logs for MS4 local inspectors to product removal upon project completion, we’ve got you covered. Please note that material and installation costs are separate.
Understanding BMPs
Best Management Practices (BMPs) for stormwater are strategic methods to manage runoff by controlling sediment and stabilizing soil. These practices aim to prevent or minimize pollution effectively.
Our Range of BMPs Includes:
- Complete perimeter control: Offering American-made silt and coir logs, erosion control blankets, inlet protection for drainage, and concrete washout stations.
- Rain barrels & cisterns: Utilized to prevent roof runoff from entering storm drains, these can also collect water for various landscape needs like gardens, lawns, and flower beds.
- Rain garden: A residential depression planted with native flowers and vegetation, serving as a natural runoff collector and enhancing your property’s appeal.
- Filter strips: Heavily planted ground strips designed to redirect runoff away from high-traffic areas such as roads, parking lots, and playgrounds.
- Swales: Small channels or depressions that channel stormwater, allowing natural sedimentation to cleanse pollutants before reaching your property.
- Infiltration basin: Man-made basins planted with resilient vegetation to collect and purify stormwater through natural sedimentation.
- Infiltration planters: Colorful plant-filled boxes acting as strip filters in urban areas like parking lots and sidewalks, enhancing aesthetics while managing runoff.
- Infiltration trenches: Dug trenches lined with specialized filter material to retain and filter stormwater, allowing gradual seepage into the soil.
- Natural/native vegetation: Planting native grasses and vegetation on elevated ground next to lowlands to reduce runoff and trap sediment effectively.
FAQs About Stormwater & Erosion Control in Indiana
How do you know which BMP(s) are best for my yard?
Our team will evaluate your yard’s unique characteristics, such as soil type, slope, and drainage patterns. We’ll then recommend solutions tailored to your property’s needs to provide effective stormwater management and erosion control. This personalized approach offers optimal results for both residential and commercial landscapes.
What is the difference between planting a rain garden and planting native plants to reduce runoff?
A rain garden is a shallow depression filled with native plants designed to collect and filter runoff, increasing water absorption. Planting native vegetation on elevated areas, meanwhile, can reduce runoff by trapping sediment and stabilizing soil. Both methods improve water management but serve slightly different purposes.
Which BMPs are best for commercial landscapes?
The best BMPs for your landscape will depend on its size and specific features. Some large commercial landscapes may use filter strips and infiltration basins, while more urban developments may utilize infiltration planters. Our complete perimeter control service can make use of the right measures for your property.
Is stormwater and erosion control part of your new construction landscape plans?
We can easily integrate stormwater and erosion control measures into new construction projects. Our team can assess the landscape during construction and begin implementing appropriate solutions for stormwater and erosion control along with the landscape design elements you have decided on.
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What types of landscaping services does Blade Cutters Landscaping offer?
Blade Cutters Landscaping offers various services to beautify and maintain your outdoor spaces. Our offerings include:
- Commercial and new home lawn maintenance and care, such as mowing, edging, fertilizing, and weed control.
- Landscape design and installation, including softscaping (plants, trees, shrubs) and hardscaping (patios, walkways, retaining walls, lighting).
- Irrigation system design and installation to keep your lawn healthy and green all year round.
- Seasonal services, such as holiday decorating.
