The Ledge Blog

Post depth is the most skipped spec in wood fencing. Here is the 1/3 rule, concrete footing requirements, and rail spacing by fence height.

Ornamental iron and steel fencing look similar but behave differently over time. Here is the real cost and durability comparison for contractors.

A gate that sags or binds in the first year is almost always a post sizing or hinge selection problem. Here is how to install one that holds.

Hydroseeding in Central Texas summer is a gamble. Here is when it makes sense, when it does not, and what to recommend instead.

Native plants are not just drought tolerant — they are cheaper to maintain and easier to guarantee. Here are the species that work in Central Texas beds.

A Central Texas landscape that looks good in July requires specific material, plant, and drainage decisions from the start. Here is the approach.