October 28, 2018 | by Sara Speen
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One of the most important elements of a good landscape design is the ability to properly drain water. Without proper drainage, you can end up with a series of potentially costly problems. Drainage issues can become a serious issue during the winter as well. This is because the snow that has collected on your property will eventually melt into water. If spring rolls around and there’s standing water all over your yard, then you know that you have a drainage problem. It’s why you should address any drainage issues you might have during the fall season.
You should be able to look for signs that you have drainage issues following a rainfall. The following are a few signs to keep an eye out for that indicate your landscape has poor drainage:
There are a number of factors that can contribute to poor drainage. The following are some of the most common:
If you have a drainage problem, you’ll want to have it addressed before winter hits. Otherwise, you risk having to clean up a serious mess following winter, when all of the snow on your property begins to melt. One thing to keep in mind is that the solution to your drainage problem will depend on what the cause of your drainage problem is. As such, all solutions are unique to the specific landscape you have. The following are a few common solutions that might help with your drainage problems:
These are just a few potential solutions. You’ll want to have your landscape properly inspected by a professional landscaper to determine what types of solutions will most successfully address your specific drainage problems.
As you can see, poor drainage can cause all kinds of problems throughout your landscape. If you notice signs of poor drainage, you’ll want to have the issue addressed in the fall before it begins to snow. Once it begins snowing, it will become difficult to pinpoint where your drainage issues lie, much less to fix them. If you do have poor drainage, your landscape is likely to experience all kinds of damage following winter, when the snow finally melts away. Depending on the extent of your drainage problems, you could be facing some very expensive repairs.
If you think that you might have drainage issues or would like to have your landscape evaluated for potential drainage problems before the winter hits, be sure to contact us at Twin Oaks Landscape in Ann Arbor, MI, today
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