A healthy lawn enhances your property’s curb appeal and provides a place for your family to enjoy their time outdoors. However, if water begins to pool in the yard or near the side of your house, you could soon find yourself facing foundation repairs, topsoil loss, and other serious issues. Implementing a quality storm drain system will ensure that your yard has adequate drainage.

Top 3 Storm Drain System Options For Improving Yard Drainage

1. Rain Gardens & Creek Beds

Your drainage renovations can also enhance your landscaping. For large, low-lying areas, plant a rain garden featuring native plants that thrive on large quantities of water. You can further enhance the rain garden by designing an artificial creek bed that diverts water to or from this area. The resulting landscaping will look great in wet or dry conditions, and can even create a habitat for frogs and other wildlife.

2. French Drains

French drains address drainage problems by using an underground perforated pipe to evenly disperse water through the soil. The pipe is laid in an underground gravel trench. As water flows along the pipe, it permeates the soil. These drains can be installed with the inlets and outlets exposed, or they can be completely buried beneath the soil.

3. Dry Wells

Often installed in conjunction with a French drain, dry wells are usually made by placing a perforated tank in a large hole that is then filled with gravel. This system captures the water and gradually releases it back into the surrounding soil, ensuring that your yard doesn’t become oversaturated. 

If you need help installing a storm drain system for your property, contact H.C. Eavers & Sons Excavating in Stuarts Draft, VA. Serving Augusta County and the surrounding region for over 50 years, this family-owned business can help both residential and commercial properties with their excavating needs. To learn more about their services, visit them online or call (540) 337-1286.