Luxury Landscape Supply has the drainage supplies in Lawrenceville that you need to improve your yard’s drainage conditions. If your yard is not draining properly during stormy weather and when you water it, the excess water will cause damage to the soil and your home. This damage can be extremely expensive, especially if your soil runs off into your neighbor’s yard and causes damage there.
1. Puddling/Standing Water
One of the first signs that your yard is not draining properly is puddling or standing water. Let’s assume for the moment that there is a rainstorm dumping rainwater on your yard. There should be drainage to prevent the water from producing puddles. Standing water builds up if the water is not draining from the yard and into the storm drain system in the streets.
2. Puddles Under Downspouts
Another sign that your yard is not draining is puddles under the downspouts. You need a drainage system that collects the water from the spouts and sends it to the storm drains. You can also route the drainage system to your foliage so your yard uses rainwater for watering. This is a great way to save money on your water bill by watering your yard less.
3. Soggy Ground/Excess Growth
You’re picking up on a theme here. If your ground is constantly soggy or you have patches of excess foliage growth, the yard is not draining. Even worse, if your house uses a septic system rather than municipal sewage, this can be a sign that the system is damaged and leaking. Yes, the yard is going to get wet when it rains, but it shouldn’t be soggy all the time.
4. Eroding Soil or Fissures
Unfortunately, if the yard is soggy all the time, you may eventually end up with soil run-off that, as we mentioned above, can make its way into your neighbor’s yard or out into the street. Signs of soil erosion include fissures or rivulets in the soil. It’s a good idea to inspect your yard after a rainstorm to make sure it is draining rather than eroding, i.e., flowing with the water.
5. Water Stains/Damage
Finally, poor yard drainage can leave your home’s foundation and the bottom portion of the exterior stained and damaged. Poor drainage can also damage your driveway, porch, patios, and walkways. Unfortunately, this damage can be very expensive to repair.
Luxury Landscape Supply in Lawrenceville, GA, has the supplies you need to build a functional and beautiful drainage system in your yard. Stop by our shop today.