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Experienced Rainwater Consulting
Giving you the amunution to purchase the best rainwater system you deserve!
What We Do
What we do...
The Technical Stuff
The Technical Stuff
Prior to joining Austin Energy Green Building in 2005, for five years I was the Xeriscape Program Coordinator and supervisor of outdoor conservation programs at Austin Water. During my entire tenure at the City, I joined with like minded professionals to discourage the movement to "desert style" Austin landscapes. This misguided movement
Prior to joining Austin Energy Green Building in 2005, for five years I was the Xeriscape Program Coordinator and supervisor of outdoor conservation programs at Austin Water. During my entire tenure at the City, I joined with like minded professionals to discourage the movement to "desert style" Austin landscapes. This misguided movement followed the "lawn to rocks" concepts of our neighboring states to the west. Large expanses of sand, gravel and rocks may be a useful landscape style in desert environments. Even though central Texas may be getting hotter, it is not a desert environment.
Together we evaluate your landscape plans and decide on the best approach for rainwater use to reduce your water bill without eliminating grass and achieve the benefits of Xerisape.
The Technical Stuff
The Technical Stuff
The Technical Stuff
A basic consultation is $250 and includes about 2 hours on site. I travel 30 miles around Austin for no additional charge. Together, we discuss your water uses and plans for collection. We evaluate sources for collection, including sheet flow harvesting with swales and berms. Once we decide on the parts you need, you can complete the inst
A basic consultation is $250 and includes about 2 hours on site. I travel 30 miles around Austin for no additional charge. Together, we discuss your water uses and plans for collection. We evaluate sources for collection, including sheet flow harvesting with swales and berms. Once we decide on the parts you need, you can complete the installation yourself or have me recommend a qualified installer in your area.
I have made numerous presentations on rainwater harvesting including a year on Central Texas Gardener.
I am available for presentations to garden clubs and community groups in the Austin area. This is an example.
Our Expertise...
The Technical Stuff
Our Expertise...
I have consulted on rainwater systems from 500 gallons to over 100,000 gallons. There is no best way to harvest and there is no best tank. Everything depends on your particular needs and site. I don't start talking tanks until we have spent about an hour walking the property, checking the roof and gutters, discussing preferred cistern loc
I have consulted on rainwater systems from 500 gallons to over 100,000 gallons. There is no best way to harvest and there is no best tank. Everything depends on your particular needs and site. I don't start talking tanks until we have spent about an hour walking the property, checking the roof and gutters, discussing preferred cistern locations, etc. The tank is the last thing we consider.
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ANSWER YOUR RAINWATER QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU SIGN A CONTRACT
With over 30 years of experience in rainwater harvesting and low water use landscaping, I can work with you to create a plan your particular situation. Since I sell only that experience, the final contractor is up to you, but you will be prepared with the knowledge to purchase only the system we decide is best for your situation.