Are there places on your property that are always wet? Are there others that always seem to have brown grass that could use more water? Managing water can be a constant concern for anyone who owns land, and keeping it where it belongs can keep you busy year-round. Here are some things to think about when dealing with too-wet places around your property.
Some areas like the lawn need enough water to stay green and healthy, while others need to have water drained away. Low spots will tend to collect too much water and can lead to fungus growth and breed unwanted insects like mosquitos. Every property is different, and knowing how to manage proper drainage can be a challenge. Hiring professionals to manage landscape erosion can make owning property care-free where water and erosion control is concerned.
If you own property, the chances are good that at some point, you’ve had to think about water on the land. Proper drainage around buildings is particularly important, as erosion can damage structures in several ways. If the foundations become unsteady, the whole structure can become unsafe or collapse. If flooding occurs, all of the building’s contents can be destroyed, and there are health effects from mold and contaminants that may be present in the floodwater. As with many things, prevention is the easiest way to keep your property safe from these issues.
There are several things that a landscaping and erosion control company can do to protect your property. Assuring appropriate grading around structures and adding drainage swales can help direct water away from important areas that need to be kept dry. Adding in-ground drainage systems can help with more persistent wet areas. And adding the right soil types can keep water moving in places where it tends to settle.
When you are concerned about overly wet places on your property, having the right professional to help is key. Make sure you have the right licensed and insured professional for the job. Your water worries might flow away with the right drainage plan.
