Lot Leveling & Drainage Improvement
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From setting up new drainage, slope management, new homesite prep to fixing low spots that hold water, we do it all.
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As a homeowner with a yard and / or pastures, maintaining good drainage is crucial for preventing a host of issues, including:
- Soil Erosion: Poor drainage can lead to soil being washed away, especially in sloped areas, reducing the health and productivity of your plants and pasture.
- Waterlogging: Standing water on your lawn or pasture can damage plants, encourage pests, and make the area unusable.
- Structural Damage: Water pooling near foundations or structures can cause significant damage over time.
- Pasture Health: Muddy conditions in pastures can lead to hoof problems and other health issues for livestock.
Here’s a breakdown of actions you can take:
- Managing Surface Water:
- Proper Grading: Ensure your yard has a gentle slope away from your house and any structures. This can be achieved by adding soil to low areas to encourage water flow.
- Channel Drains: For paved areas like driveways and patios, install channel drains to capture and redirect water.
- Promote Vegetative Cover: Maintain healthy vegetation in your yard and pastures. Plant roots help absorb water and stabilize soil.
- Installing Drainage Systems:
- French Drains: This subsurface system uses a trench filled with gravel and a perforated pipe to redirect water away from problem areas.
- Dry Creek Beds: A dry creek bed, lined with rocks and gravel, not only helps with drainage but can also enhance the aesthetics of your yard.
- Installing Swales:
- Swales primarily help with water management by capturing and redirecting surface runoff. They prevent pooling, flooding, and erosion by directing water to a designated area where it can infiltrate the soil.
- Swales are shallow, broad, and gently sloped channels, typically several feet wide and only a few inches deep in the center, often covered with natural grass or rocks. They are designed to blend with the surrounding landscape.
- Swales offer several benefits, including:
- Erosion Control:By slowing down water flow and promoting infiltration, swales help prevent soil erosion, especially on slopes.
- Aesthetics:Swales can be incorporated into landscape design, creating natural-looking features like dry stream beds or adding visual interest.
By implementing these strategies, you can improve drainage, protect your property, and ensure your yard and pastures remain healthy and functional.
