When the rainfall is modest, the berm causes water to back up into the swale channel just long enough for it to be absorbed into the soil. In heavier rains, the water may begin to flow laterally to a targeted area where excess water poses no problem, such as a rain garden basin, a ...
French drains can also resolve drainage problems around the foundation and in the basement. Footing drains catch water that would otherwise seep through the foundation walls, and channel drains covered by drain tile in the basement floor direct excess water to a central point where a sump pump ca...
Simple Solutions for Improving Drainage There are a few simple upgrades and preventative steps that will drastically improve the drainage on your property. You don’t need to be an expert, and you don’t need any special equipment. A quick trip to the hardware store is all it might take. ...