Water Management
Poor drainage is harmful to your landscaping as well as your home or business's function and safety. Standing water and soil overloaded with moisture harms plants, grass, and trees. Too much water kills many lawns and invites unwanted worms, insects, and microorganisms that can damage young and old-growth trees, perennial shrubs, and bushes. Poor drainage is harmful to your landscaping as well as your home or business's function and safety. Standing water and soil overloaded with moisture harms plants, grass, and trees. Too much water kills many lawns and invites unwanted worms, insects, and microorganisms that can damage young and old-growth trees, perennial shrubs, and bushes.
Poorly managed stormwater drainage also leads to soil erosion. Valuable topsoil can be washed to lower areas of your property, damaging existing lawn grass and landscaping. Higher areas that lose that topsoil are less able to produce healthy grass. Uncontrolled erosion can also mean that the topsoil is carried out to the stormwater sewer. Overall, a muddy and swampy yard isn't very useful for family, guests, or pets.
Too much water also leads to obvious problems that arise with soaked foundations. Premature decay, cracking, and sloping are often a result of wet and eroding soil conditions. Moisture invites termites, snakes, and rodents that are constantly searching for water and food and facilitates the growth of dangerous mold, mildew, and fungi.
Individual properties can present different soil composition issues in combination with their topology and general layout concerning access to stormwater sewer systems. In situations where water management can be handled with shallow ditching, mostly using natural sloping and contours, a surface drainage system is often sufficient. When water is having trouble draining away from collection points around buildings and small ditches are insufficient, a French drain system may need to be designed and installed.
A French drain consists of a trench filled with gravel and a perforated pipe covered with soil. The pipe is placed at the bottom of the trench, and the gravel surrounding the pipe helps to facilitate water flow into the pipe. The French drain diverts water from a specific area and into the perforated pipe. The water travels through the pipe and is dispersed into the surrounding soil, reducing the amount of water in the affected area and preventing water damage and erosion.
People install French drains for a variety of reasons. For instance, if a property is located in a low-lying area, it is susceptible to water damage from runoff or groundwater. Additionally, a French drain can help prevent flooding in homes and manage water in outdoor living spaces, such as patios, decks, and outdoor kitchens. It can also be used to prevent soil erosion in landscaped areas, preserving the area's natural beauty. The drains can last up to forty years, and U.S. News & World Report says they are a worthwhile investment.
In Southwest Florida, Heartland Designs And Outdoor Living has what it takes to make your property beautiful and keep it that way. Our locally owned and operated company places customer service at the center of our daily mission. We look forward to working with you to develop solutions to your stormwater and drainage issues. Contact us today to get started with an estimate, and know you have the top-rated outdoor living space contractor in your corner. We proudly serve Hendry and Lee counties.