5 Methods to Protect Your Lawn From Water Runoff Issues
Posted by: Samuel Hirshfield on January 9, 2014
If your lawn experiences water runoff issues, you may feel like you're constantly battling the damage it causes. Although it's a common problem for many homeowners, water runoff is one that's worth taking the time to amend, as it can not only ruin your lawn, but your flower beds and other parts of your property. The good news is that there are several effective techniques you can deploy in the fight against it.
Stopping Water Runoff Issues
1. Deflect the water's path by creating a shallow ditch with mildly sloping sides; a trencher can do the job. A French drain, which is a trench filled with gravel and sometimes a perforated pipe at the bottom, can also be used in this method.
2. Direct the water toward a dry well by digging a hole in a low area where water tends to collect.Water can be better diverted toward the well with a swale or roof downspout.
3. Build a berm, or a small hill that's covered with plantings or grass, to effectively direct the runoff away from the areas where it's causing damage. Before doing this, you'll first need to carefully plan out where it will be routed. It may be easier to grow grass on the hill, but mowing may be more of a hassle than choosing low-maintenance plants, which may blend the berm into your landscape better.
4. Use absorbent surfaces like permeable pavers and gravel instead of impermeable ones. Though this is a more expensive solution, it may be worth it if the runoff has degraded your concrete or asphalt areas.
5. Grade all broad surfaces so the water is routed away from your house and other important structures. This is an excavation job that will likely require either heavy duty equipment or the hiring of a professional.
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