Vegetation & Stormwater

Phragmites, or common reed, is one of the most aggressive invasive plants in coastal Virginia and North Carolina. It grows 10 to 15 feet tall, spreads by underground runners, and can take over a pond edge, ditch or marsh margin in a few seasons. Once it is established, mowing alone will not get rid of…

If you manage an HOA, a commercial property or a public facility in Hampton Roads, there is a good chance you own at least one stormwater pond or BMP (best management practice) facility. They are easy to forget until an inspection notice shows up, a slope washes out or a pond edge disappears under cattails…