Abstract: Articles are disclosed for use in providing both water-proofing protection to a foundation wall, and a support system for decorative landscaping material around the perimeter of a building. The article is in the form of an open pan having a waterproof and substantially impervious bottom, a continuous back-wall; a front-wall including perforations, and a pair of side-walls. The pan is used by placing it adjacent to a foundation wall at ground level with its back-wall abutting the foundation wall, its bottom on the ground at grade level, and its perforated front-wall spaced from the foundation wall. Additional pans may be placed adjacent to the pan at one or both of its side-walls.