How to install drainage midway down yard - runoff lays in low front
Hi,
The back half of my block is sloping, but not sever. In heavy rain my more level and lower front area becomes rather soggy from the accumulation of runoff from the higher back area.
I considered installing a drainage grate system across the yard at a position before the land levels, in order to divert the bulk of the runoff and thus prevent it laying in the lower area.
I would value some input on do's and don't's on this idea.
Thank you,
Christine
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Google 'gardens' and 'dry creek beds' to see if either might work for you. Also check with your city or county extension to see if you qualify for financial aid.
Some cities will help install a structural drainage system on lots with saturated soils. It would depend on the city and the site of course. My lot in Minnesota has some structural construction on the far side and it is considered a conservation easement which I must respect. The work helped the adjacent years and it was done years ago before we bought here. Good fortune with your project. A tile drainage system would do the job but it may be expensive and you would need the assistance of a contractor and may be expensive.
you might consider a rain garden, which soaks up most of the water and reduces runoff.