French drains are popular solutions to deal with excess water in your yard. However, there is much to know before you install ...

Regrade Your Yard. If the drainage is especially heinous, or is causing structural problems, you may need to regrade your yard. This is likely better handled by a professional, ...

Yard drainage can wreak havoc in a yard. This is how to unclog a yard drain, covering every type from catch basins to French drains and dry wells. Homes & Gardens.

There’s quite a few misconceptions surrounding French drains. First, despite their name, French drains did not originate in France. Their namesake is actually Massachusetts farmer, Henry French ...

The cost of a drainage system in your yard will typically range from $2,500 to $8,000, depending on the type of lawn drainage system you install. If your yard already has a storm drainage system ...

Q. I’m building a new home and am quite concerned about possible flooding because I built on a hill and the land slopes toward my home. The builder didn’t put in much of a ditch at all … ...

My yard has 4 inches of mud and a general swamp land quality to it at this point. Over the last week, the rains have begun again. ... Yard drainage and the Clay Bowl Effect.

(BPT) - Whether it’s the result of melting snow or a heavy rainstorm, standing water in the backyard is an unwelcome sight for any homeowner.While it’s unsightly and robs your yard of valuable ...

Landscape Preservation: Adequate drainage prevents water from accumulating in low-lying areas of your yard. This prevents waterlogged soil, root rot, and damage to plants, ensuring a healthier and ...