Unwanted pond in my yard when it rains

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Ugh! I need some help. I don't know where to start to fix this issue. When it rains my back yard floods like this.I need some suggestions on how to fix this.Thanks, thanks, thanks

Gk · Answer

You could make a raised garden in this area but it looks as if the water is coming from the other side of the fence and it's a low spot in both yards. Why is the fence panel raised in that one area? It doesn't look level all the way across. You would have to add more dirt to level out that spot and plant new grass

Mogie · Answer

Dig a small french drain.

Kulpy · Answer

You could put a dry creek in, which you dig a trench fill with stone so the water moves where you want it to go, put water pumps in the ground with a grate on it, in a box, with pvc attached and run the pvc under ground out to where you want the water to go.

Kelly-n-Tony · Answer

Can you check the other side of the fence to see what's going on there? It could be that the neighbor has a french drain running the rain water out and dumping it at the edge of their property...right into yours. Look closely as sometimes it's hard to see the exit pipe.

DD · Answer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07K9QijF7Ts

Rymea · Answer

Research which plants will grow in your area that will soak up water like maybe a Bald Cypress, river birch or willow. You might consider having the fence raised off the ground a few inches.

Alice · Answer

Have to figure out where the water is coming from and a lower level for the water to drain into. Would your neighbors help you?

William · Answer

The fence is not level. Something going on there. The corner is not under water. Seems like the area is a low spot. I would build the area up with soil. Few bags poured in the area and spread around.

Alice · Answer

Pat pacdits - problem is with the landlord then. If he won't fix the problem, you might have to ask the local code enforcement or even the health department. Standing water causes all sorts of problems but especially mosquitos breeding. Good luck.

Fiddledd224 · Answer

You should call a landscaper and get an estimate on a french drain to permanently move the water away and direct it to an area that could use the water.

Jan Loehr · Answer

If you cannot do this yourself you will need help to diagnose and repair this low spot...get some advice with a landscape company to at least see what the problem is...they usually do not charge for a consultation.

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