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Even in dry areas, drainage is essential to keep your landscaping neat. A system of gutters, drains, and loose soil or gravel filters water and prevents damage to your lawn and home. Here are the main signs your drainage isn’t working as it should.

How to Tell Your Landscaping Needs Better Drainage

1. Puddles

Well-drained yards prevent heavy rain from causing puddles. There shouldn’t be water sitting on the ground's surface after an ordinary amount of rainfall or running your sprinklers. The water should either soak into the ground or run down drains. Puddles can drown plants or keep the area muddy, making the soil easier to damage when you walk or drive over it. 

2. Erosion

landscapingIf your yard has even a slight slope, water may run downhill instead of sitting in puddles. The water shifts topsoil and mulch or washes them away. You may notice dirt in the gutter, changes in your landscaping design and dislodged plants. In some cases, shallow hills and valleys erode into the ground.

3. Water Indoors

When you combine a drainage issue with a crack in your basement or foundation, you get severe water damage. Your home may start producing mildew. You may have water in your crawlspace, or wooden floors may get warped. Your sump pump may run constantly and you may still have an overflow. Enough water can cause your home’s foundation to shift over time, which is expensive to fix. Installing drainage helps protect your home from further damage.

 

 

For landscaping repairs and drainage installation in Tarrant County, especially southwest Fort Worth, TX, choose Jake's Lawn Care. For over 30 years, these skilled landscapers have provided prompt weekly services. They believe in maintaining communication with clients and always guarantee their services. To get started, call (817) 292-2711 or visit their website.

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