Landscape Drainage Tips

Landscape drainage can be a potentially huge disaster for your backyard.

This how ever can be avoided if you study the landscape and the way your landscape slopes.

This should all be checked before you buy an property.

If it's too late and you have a soggy backyard already, never fear, here is the solution.

If your backyard is swampy now, the first thing to do is find the reason for your problem. Most of the time it is pretty obvious where the problem is and where the water is coming from.

You can rid yourself of small drainage problems by making sure your house is not at the bottom of a hill or slope, and the soil slopes away from your house.

Properly installed and cleaned gutters will also make a big difference.

The best way to get rid of excessive water is to dig a dry well. First thing you need to do though is find out where the best place is to drain the excess water.

Look for a spot that's lower then the house. Make sure you don't go draining water into your neighbors yard.

The next step is to start digging and create your dry well or trench. I highly recommend you speak to a professional before you do this.

Think Four Seasons: When designing your backyard landscape, remember that there are four seasons. You will want flowers and shrubs which bloom during different times of the season, autumn foliage during the fall, and a structure that can withstand the winter.
Plan before you dig a water garden. Before you even start to think of digging to put in a water garden, make sure you plan everything in advance. Dimensions, the type of water garden you want to have, how deep it will need to be and if you need any permits to do so. If in doubt, call a professional out to help you. That's why they are there.
Get the right supplies for the job. Make sure you always get the exact right supplies you need for the job at hand. Don't skimp on quality when you are landscaping your backyard as you will pay dearly for it in the long run.