Thursday, June 14, 2018

Plumber’s advice on improving garden drainage

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Even the garden is not exempted in experiencing drainage difficulties. It may be outdoors, and most people think evaporation and air will take care of any excess water, but drainage problems can cause trouble in the long run.

The Chicago Tribune came up with an article on drainage problems in the garden and discussed possible solutions on the concern. Plumbing Association of San Diego

"There are different ways to improve drainage, and the best option will depend on each site's conditions, such as soil type and natural changes in grade. Solutions such as a dry well — a hole dug in the ground and filled with gravel — that do not move water out of the wet area are not worth implementing. That sort of solution is unlikely to improve the drainage in your lawn, as it will quickly fill with water while the surrounding soil remains too wet."

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Types of drainage for the garden

UK-Based gardening blog Fantastic Gardens came up with a comprehensive write-up on garden drainage, how to avoid problems, and what is the best way to address these concerns. They also touched on the different types of garden drainage and mentioned where each type will work best. A/C And HVAC

"While there are myriad of reasons why your garden isn't draining water properly, here are 10 factors that most likely contributed to your garden's swamp-like appearance: (1) Underground springs changed their direction as a result of heavy and continuous rainfall. (2) Subsoil and topsoil were mixed together during property construction, creating compacted soil that water has a hard time draining through. (3) Your property and garden have been built on top of a water-retentive clay layer (a pretty common situation in the UK). (4) The garden is situated at the bottom of a hill or lower than those of your neighbours."

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The website This Old House meanwhile shared advice on improving garden drainage. In their advice, they mentioned that property owners have the option of installing something decorative that could complement their garden and at the same time improve its drainage: Swales.

"You can turn landscaping for water drainage solutions into features that enhance your yard—and protect natural waterways. Ditches can be landscaped as swales that look like creek beds or small meadows. Gutter water can flow into rain gardens that provide a habitat for butterflies and birds. And driveways, patios, and walkways can be constructed of pervious paving that never puddles because water seeps through. Since these measures allow storm water to sink into the soil gradually, they help reduce flooding."

More on the article here.

When unsure about garden drainage problems and how to resolve it, seek the assistance of a reputable plumbing contractor.

Diamond Ace Contractors

5052 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92117

(888) 231-1086

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