Lawn Drainage Services
Lawn Drainage Services
Adequate Lawn Drainage
Watering your lawn on a regular basis is necessary, especially in the heat of the Florida summers. However, if you don’t have adequate lawn drainage, you could be doing more damage than good to your lawn. Adequate lawn drainage is essential for a healthy lawn. Check your yard for swampy looking areas after a heavy rain. If you see standing water, contact the team at Dombrowski Property Maintenance.
Typical lawn drainage problems are caused because of compacted soil. The good news is this problem can be fixed with time and with patience. Here are some simple steps to follow:
- Have your lawn aerated yearly so that the compacted soil begins to absorb water as it should
- After aerating you may want to consider a compost which will incorporate organic matter and nutrients in your soil.
- Consider leaving grass clippings on your lawn instead of bagging them. When the clippings decompose, they will add nutrients to your soil.
Of course, if you are not willing to invest time and patience, we suggest you contact the professionals as Dombrowski Property Maintenance. Our team will provide you with different lawn drainage options, that are best suited for your home or business.
Dry Creek Bed
One option is a dry creek bed. Dry Creek Beds alleviate your lawn drainage problems and adds a beautiful feature to your landscape as well. Dry Creek Beds look like natural creeks, so they bend and curve. Ideally the flow of the dry creek bed will go from the highest point to the lowest point in your property so the water will drain away.
Drainage System
If your drainage problems are more severe and water overcomes your entire lawn, you may want to consider a more complicated drainage system. These are typically more sophisticated than the Dry Creek Bed. These require a great deal of hard labor so you may want to consider hiring a professional for this type of install.
There are other types of drainage options but ignoring your drainage problem will only cost you more money down the road. Drainage trouble can often be caused by many other things on your property such as:
- Excessive Water from Down Spouts
- Run Off from a Neighbor’s Yard
- Variances In Elevation of Your Yard
- Sloped Areas Towards Your Property
- Sea Level Rising
- Slow Filtering Soil – Poor soil conditions
- Low Lying Areas
- Concrete Run Off
If you are experiencing drainage issues at your home or business, it’s time to call the team at Dombrowski Property Maintenance. We will come out, assess the situation and determine the best and most cost-effective solution to solve your drainage needs.