Homeowners love concrete, for both interior and exterior use. Outdoors, large expanses of concrete can create environmental problems, though, as they block stormwater from draining off into the soil.

One driveway at a time, many green-minded homeowners and communities are opting for permeable paving options instead of traditional asphalt. “It’s much better for the environment because it helps cut ...

Q: What are permeable driveways? A: Summer’s longer, drier days and warmer temperatures offer ideal conditions for repairing or replacing driveways and sidewalks. The most common driveway paving ...

As you’re dreaming up your ideal yard, don’t overlook what’s underfoot. Hardscaping does more than shape your space — it impacts soil health, water flow and the surrounding ecosystem. From pathways to ...

The impervious paving with which we are so familiar — the asphalt and concrete that covers most of America's parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, highways and interstates — plays an outsized role in ...

For a landscaping update that can add curb appeal, help limit stormwater runoff and prevent pollution, a growing number of homeowners are installing permeable driveways. Permeable paving lets water ...

The primary function of porous or permeable pavement is to allow water to run rapidly through the surface to a sub-layer, which allows general or directed drainage. Permeable asphalt and concrete are ...

Sustainable drainage systems are a vital tool in the fight against urban flooding. This CPD module examines how they work, with a focus on the role played by permeable paving systems. It is sponsored ...

One driveway at a time, many green-minded homeowners and communities are opting for permeable paving options instead of traditional asphalt. "It's much better for the environment because it helps cut ...