Compare Our Top Erosion Control Wattles Straw Wattles, Excelsior Logs and Compost Filter Silt Sock are three of the most popular erosion control wattles. Wattles…

Why Should You Hydroseed with EarthGuard Hydraulic Mulch? Hydraulic Mulch delivers widespread erosion control and vegetation. When you need superior erosion control protection on steep…

Evaluating Curlex® and Straw Fibers for Erosion Control Blankets Straw and Curlex® fibers are two common fibers for erosion control blankets. Each fiber type has…

What is Erosion Control Matting? Erosion control matting is a rolled erosion control product, also known as an erosion control blanket. Rolled erosion control products…

Five Products to Upgrade Your Backyard Landscape This Fall A well-manicured front yard gives you curb appeal but a backyard landscape is equally and sometimes…

Temporary fence creates a non-permanent perimeter around construction sites. Examples of temporary fences include silt fence, chain link fence, barrier fence and welded wire fence….

New Manufacture Announcement: Now Supplying Presto Geosystems Our entire team at Colonial Construction Materials is thrilled to announce that we are now supplying Presto Geosystems…

Managing stormwater is a critical concern for municipalities, engineers and developers. As our communities grow and develop, naturally permeable surfaces like grass and gravel are…

Silt Sock controls runoff and erosion on construction projects Compost Filter Silt Sock is an erosion control wattle that is filled with a wood matrix…

Restoring the Chesapeake Bay’s Poplar Island An environmental restoration project in the Chesapeake Bay is bringing Poplar Island back to its natural state. Years of…

Before you can build a road or parking lot you have to start with a solid foundation. A stable foundation is especially important for green…

Stormwater solutions for construction sites Inlet protection devices trap and filter sediment laden runoff in order to prevent pollutants from contaminating the stormwater system. They…

Hydroseeding Basics for Contractors and Landscapers Hydroseeding is a method of hydraulically applying grass seed and hydromulch. You can hydroseed lawns, slopes, residential developments, highway…

Construction sites need to be seeded throughout the entire year. Even during the Winter, contractors are required to vegetate recently disturbed ground. Some seasons, however,…

The Atlantic Hurricane Season starts on June 1 and ends on November 30. Each year forecasters make their predictions about the severity the upcoming storm…

Silt Fence fabric is a requirement for most construction sites in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. This temporary fence filters stormwater runoff and retains sediment on…

Coastal erosion is a constant battle for shore communities and oceanfront developers. Wind, waves and sea level rise erodes coastlines and threatens the survivability of…

Residential Erosion Control Products for New Home Construction Erosion control can be challenging on any construction site. Mitigating erosion on residential construction projects, however, comes…

What is sustainable landscaping? Defined simply, sustainable landscaping is a modern way of gardening or landscaping that seeks to put the environment first with minimal…

Retention Pond: Definition and Purpose Retention ponds are permanent artificial ponds that store excess runoff. A retention pond is known by several different names: retention…

COVID-19 and the Construction Industry COVID-19 has had an incredible impact on our global health and economy. After weeks of stay-at-home orders and business closures,…

2022 Update Clean Energy Goals Bolster Solar Construction in the U.S. Enthusiasm for renewable energy is strong in the United States. States and private companies…

Spring Seeding | 2022 Update Everywhere you look Spring seeding has begun. Landscapers are overseeding lawns and contractors are seeding construction sites. While the methods…

What is Green Infrastructure? Throughout our country, cities are implementing environmentally sustainable solutions to manage stormwater runoff. Green infrastructure is a water management strategy that…

Artificial Grass: A Turf Alternative If lawn maintenance is wearing your budget and patience thin, it’s time to consider alternative turf options. For some, the…

What is geogrid? Geogrid is a geosynthetic product used for stabilization and reinforcement in Civil Construction. Geogrids are classified as a type of geosynthetic because…

Next time you need Ice Melt, you might want to think twice. Wholesalers, grocery stores and hardware stores all sell deicers that are packaged to…