Supplies for landscaping jobs.

A channel drain captures water along a linear path, like a driveway or patio edge. A catch basin collects water at a single low point and connects to piping. An emitter sits at the end of that piping and releases water at a safe distance from the foundation.

Surface drains capture water pooling on top of hardscape or lawn, like patios or low spots. French drains handle water moving underground, often near a foundation or retaining wall. Read the Stormwater/ Drainage guide for diagnosis steps.

A downspout line should discharge at least 6 to 10 feet from the foundation, at a point where the ground slopes away from the house. Discharging too close to the foundation is one of the most common causes of basement or crawl space water intrusion. Read more about how to handle ponding and erosion.

An erosion control blanket lies directly on soil to hold it in place while new plantings establish roots. A silt fence stands upright at the perimeter of a disturbed area to catch runoff and sediment before it leaves the site. Most projects use one or both together.

Most erosion control blankets need to stay in place for 60 to 90 days, long enough for grass or ground cover to establish a root system that holds soil on its own. Biodegradable blankets break down naturally after that window and don’t need to be removed.

Both. Slopes are naturally prone to erosion from water runoff, even with established vegetation, and disturbed soil from digging or grading has no root structure yet to hold it in place. Combining the two significantly increases the risk of soil loss during heavy rain.

Most installs need a shovel or trenching tool for digging, a soil probe to check for existing lines before you dig, and a mallet or hammer for driving stakes and fittings. Channel locks or pliers handle gripping and adjusting connections as you go.

A mallet has a softer head, usually rubber or wood, and reduces the risk of damaging plastic stakes, fittings, or fixture housings. A hammer’s steel head drives metal stakes faster but can crack plastic components. Match the tool to the material you’re driving into.

Work gloves protect against cuts and blisters, eye protection guards against flying debris, and sturdy boots reduce injury risk from dropped tools or sharp materials. For any trenching deeper than a few feet, check local code for additional requirements before starting.

Hand tools like shovels and mallets typically don’t require hearing protection. Power equipment, like plate compactors, saws, or trenchers, can reach noise levels that cause hearing damage over repeated or extended use, so hearing protection is recommended any time you’re running powered equipment.

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Yes, you can order landscaping, irrigation, and lighting products together in one checkout. Most orders ship together from our Wisconsin warehouse, though some items may ship separately depending on size. Orders placed before 12pm EST ship same day.