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Curved concrete curbing installed along the side yard and foundation of a home in Janesville, WI

Curved Concrete Curbing Defines the Yard and Protects the Foundation on This Janesville Home

By Paul Rote • August 31, 2026

See how Rote's Landscaping and Waterproofing installed curved concrete curbing along a Janesville, WI home to define the lawn edge and support foundation drainage.

Finished rock bed with landscape edging around a Janesville, WI home to improve drainage and reduce

Janesville, WI Waterproofing & Landscaping Project: Clean Drainage, Rock Beds, and Defined Edging

By Paul Rote • July 31, 2026

See how Rote’s Landscaping & Waterproofing improved this Janesville, WI home with foundation-focused landscaping, rock beds, edging, fabric, and drainage prep.

Brick paver patio with drainage prep, channel drain, gravel base, and graded landscaping

Brick & Paver Patios: Do They Need Waterproofing Prep?

By Paul Rote • June 28, 2026

Planning a brick or paver patio in Janesville, WI? Learn why proper grading, drainage, and waterproofing prep help protect your patio and foundation.

New Retaining Wall Installation in Janesville, WI

Retaining Walls in Janesville, WI | Erosion Control & Curb Appeal

By Paul Rote • May 20, 2026

Protect your yard from erosion and upgrade curb appeal with retaining walls in Janesville, WI. Learn how proper grading and drainage make them last.

Eco-friendly spring weed control in a Janesville, WI garden bed with pulled weeds, hand weeder, spra

Eco-Friendly Weed Control Alternatives for Spring

By Paul Rote • April 29, 2026

Eco-friendly spring weed control setup in a residential garden bed in Janesville, Wisconsin—hand tools, pulled weeds, reusable spray bottle for natural treatment, and cardboard sheet mulching topped with fresh mulch.