When it comes to landscaping, you have probably thought through what kinds of trees would provide shade for your backyard and which flowers will accent your home the most, but have you considered what you need to do as far as a drainage system is concerned? Without proper drainage, pooling water will affect all of the living plants on the outside of your home, not to mention the potential structural damage to your home if the water gathers too closely to its foundation.
If you’re designing your dream landscape, don’t leave out this essential part. Best drainage practices the landscaping industry offer will include:
- Retaining wall
- Drainage channels
- Gutter downspouts angled away from your home
- Area surface drain basin
When you’re looking into landscape businesses to do the work for you, make sure you vet their expertise on drainage systems and how to prepare your yard for water emergencies.
Is There Such A Thing As Too Much Water?
When it comes to your lawn and landscaping, there is absolutely such a thing as too much water. Pooling water can take a toll on shrubs, trees, flowers and grass by encouraging rot, pest infestations and even killing your plants if left for too long. If your landscape has been underwater for any amount of time and there is no sign of the water level going down, you should contact a professional landscape service immediately.
Improper Drainage Can Lead To Structural Damage
Even worse than losing plants and trees to sitting water is the possibility of structural damage to your home if water sits against the foundation for too long. Cracks are more likely to form during or after water has been against the foundation, and if water sneaks through the cracks, you will end up with flooding in your basement and a hefty repair expense ahead of you.
Conversely, ensuring that your yard has proper drainage ahead of time is far more affordable than paying for a contractor to fix any problems with your foundation or remove water buildup in your basement.
Using Gutters To Direct Flow Of Rain
For some homes, dealing with rainfall and preventing pooling water is as simple as making sure your gutters and downspouts are angled away from your house. If your gutters are broken off at the end or facing toward your home, it may only take one heavy rainfall to cause damage to your home. Check your gutters regularly and especially before rainy seasons are predicted to make sure they won’t project water right onto your home’s foundation.
Landscape Drainage With French Drains And Other Methods
A French drain is a great option for your landscape if you want to make use of fallen moisture to help water your lawn. French drains are basically a perforated pipe that is placed in a gravel trench, allowing water to sink down into it and flow freely to other parts of your landscape. Landscaping fabric is then used around the drain to prevent rocks and other debris from entering and clogging the drain.
French drains can disguise themselves as an attractive solution for steering water away from your home, but if you aren’t interested in going the route of the French drain, you have other options. Sump pumps, catch basins and retaining walls are all effective ways to direct water away from your landscape and your home.
Professional Installation And Maintenance Of Drainage Systems in Keller, TX
If you’ve been the victim of a backed up drainage system or a flooded backyard, you know how important it is to have the issue taken care of immediately, not to mention the problem fixed so that it doesn’t happen again! At R&O Landscape Services, our team is committed to fixing drainage problems and providing solutions. Call us today at 817-944-4592 to request a free quote so we can get started on providing you peace of mind when it comes to your landscape.
