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Yards often become soggy when they’re not draining properly. This might mean you don’t have the right irrigation or drainage systems in place to make sure that rain doesn’t soak into your yard. Your soil type can also be a factor. Something like clay soil, which tends to hold in more water might be hard to drain when you’re already dealing with drainage issues.
There are a few common signs that your yard has poor drainage. The biggest one is when you see persistent puddles around your yard. That’s a pretty big tell that water is not being drained as it should be. If your ground is squishy or soggy, that’s another major sign, and if you’re having trouble maintaining your grass. If it’s yellowing or thinning then it could be a drainage problem.
Stone and gravel change the way that water interacts with the soil itself.
The first major thing they do is create a permeable surface above your soil. This means gravel and stone will allow water to pass between each rock, but in a more controlled way. Instead of having water pool on top of your soil all in one place, it’ll run off in different directions due to the shapes and openings among the stones.
As mentioned, the jagged edges of stone and gravel materials allow for excess water to run off. This helps ensure water will not just pool in one place on top of your soil, rather it will seep down in a controlled channel into your soil, giving it a chance to absorb whatever it can.
With all of these helpful perks, you’ll end up with consistent ground stability. Water will have less of an impact on the soil, ensuring that it shifts less, leaving you with much more stable ground.
As with any landscaping project, performing proper base preparation before laying stone or gravel in your yard is essential for ensuring long-term stability, especially when it comes to drainage. You’re going to need to make sure the area is properly cleared, graded, and compacted to make sure your stone or gravel can handle water properly.
The best stone materials for your drainage projects are going to be able to handle water effectively. That makes crushed, angular stone a good option, since it can create stable paths for water runoff. As long as the material is permeable, and the base was prepped properly, it should help out with your drainage.
There are a few common drainage solutions that many use to fix soggy areas. One method is to grade the area. This means adjusting the soil to put it on a slight angle, allowing water to flow away from it. You can also set up French drains to redirect water, or rain gardens for a natural solution.
If you employ any of the above tactics, you’ll also be future-proofing your yard. The importance of properly grading your yard and setting it up with the right drainage systems cannot be overstated. Setting everything up right will help keep your yard stable for a long time, especially if you plan on laying stone and gravel to help.
As time passes, you’re going to have to perform some routine maintenance. You’re going to need to refresh and even replenish the gravel or stone over time, and of course you’re also going to need to take care of your yard in all the usual ways. After a particularly hard storm, you should take a walk around your yard to make sure there are no loose spots.
Rainy weather can be a serious problem for your stone and gravel surfaces if you don’t prepare for it. This shifting often occurs over time. Read on to learn more.
rEAD MORESoggy yards can be a real hassle. If you follow the guidelines above, you should be able to dry out your yard in no time. If you want extra assistance, feel free to contact Landscape Barn, and we can see how we can help.,
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