How to fix drainage problems in backyard?
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KMS Woodworks on Mar 28, 2013It is not uncommon to have "periods" of soggy ground during a recent rain / thaw. Where more of the problem is, if you have prolonged periods of sogginess. We have a "mud season" that lasts a few weeks to a month or more each spring. We get some of heaviest snow falls in March and April. A good dumping followed by some warm weather or even a bit of rain will have areas of my drive and yard pretty soggy too. Correcting the downspouts would be a good place to start. One trick I did at my cabin was importing a bunch of crushed stone, to fill the low areas by the cabins deck and stairs. I will eventually bring in a bunch more to make a full stone walk way. The stone allow water to drain through, but not be muddy. http://kmswoodworks.wordpress.com/2012/11/25/long-overdue-cabin-visit/Helpful Reply
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Nature Scapes on Mar 28, 2013If the soggy ground persists there are many beautiful and creative ways to utilize it. Rainwater harvesting, waterfalls, raingardens etc...check out www.facebook.com/naturescapespro for more ideas.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Mar 29, 2013I would wait to see how long and significant a problem this is. If you go the French drain route you'll have to have a place to direct that water. In additional to being unsightly, leaves that don't get raked up tend to smother what's under them when they get wet and compacted. So they're something you really should take care of.Helpful Reply
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Kay Harold on Apr 02, 2013I appreciate the thoughts each of you have shared. It is a little better now. I understand Mr. Hunt's comment because I've seen them blowing into any low spot and blocking the run off. Having trees in the neighborhood if pretty but I guess I'm not used to people not seeing about keeping their leaves raked up on their own property. Here it seems it they blow off their yard they aren't their problem any more!Helpful Reply
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