Services
At Green Drainage Design & Consulting, we specialize in resolving drainage challenges and creating functional, eco‑conscious garden spaces in Memphis. Choose between three tailored consults:
Basic Drainage Consultation – focused on identifying and repairing standing water, grading issues, and gutter/downspout performance ($150/hr)
Basic Garden Consultation – centered on assessing sunlight, soil quality, planting patterns, and recommending native or edible species ($150/hr)
Integrated Garden & Drainage Consultation – combines both approaches in a single visit for a comprehensive site plan ($200 flat)
Our mission is to help you reclaim soggy yards and transform them into thriving, rain‑fed landscapes rooted in permaculture principles. Whether it's diagnosing issues or designing sustainable beauty, our consults empower you with practical, ecological solutions—backed by permaculture training and a deep respect for the land.
Drainage Consultation
$150/hour
A one-hour site visit led by an PhD-level Environmental Engineer:
Assessment of standing water, soil saturation, and surface drainage issues
Evaluation of gutter, downspout, and grading performance
Recommendations geared toward ecological drainage solutions—like rain gardens, swales, and infiltration zones
Practical advice for preventing erosion, directing flow, and improving yard health
You’ll receive a follow-up email detailing actionable, prioritized strategies tailored to your space. Full drainage solution designs and/or project management will be quoted if desired.
Garden Consultation
$100/hour
A one-hour site visit led by a 72-hour certified Advanced Permaculture Garden Designer:
Evaluation of sunlight patterns, soil health, and existing vegetation
Diagnosis of garden concerns—like poor soil structure, lack of pollinators, or layout inefficiencies
Suggestions for native, edible, and deep-rooted species (think comfrey, perennials, native wildflowers)
Simple, practical design ideas tailored to your space and family life
You’ll receive a follow-up email with a clear, doable action plan, grounded in ecological gardening principles. Full design plans and installation pricing will be quoted if desired.
Integrated Drainage & Garden Consultation
$200 flat fee
This combined on-site session brings you a nature-based solutions approach to
Thorough evaluation of sun patterns, soil health, existing plantings, and water flow
Full assessment of standing water, saturation zones, gutter, downspout, and property grading
Customized solutions including rain gardens, swales, planting strategies, and ecological drainage design
A cohesive plan to transform your yard into a functional, beautiful, and resilient space
You’ll receive a follow-up email that addresses both garden and drainage needs, rooted in whole systems thinking and focused on nature-based solutions that will last in our changing climate. Full design plans and installation costs will be quoted if desired.
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