We offer expert landscape drainage solutions to help you keep your property safe from water damage.
There are many factors to consider when working on a landscape design project, such as climate, sun exposure, soil composition, and more. Our team at Serene Landscape Consulting has extensive experience—over 30 years’ worth—in landscape design, and we know how to create beautiful, healthy landscapes for every client. One of the many things we think about when planning a new landscape is drainage, and you can count on us to make sure your landscape has the effective drainage solutions you need.
For those who are unfamiliar with the term, landscape drainage refers to the way water flows over the ground on your property. Poor landscape drainage creates a variety of problems—for example, it can create annoying puddles that never seem to go away, as well as eroding the soil or even damaging the foundation of your home. Fortunately, our team can provide effective landscape drainage solutions to make sure water flows where it’s supposed to and stays away from areas where it could cause problems. We’ll make sure water always flows away from your home and that your flowerbeds aren’t getting soaked, either. If you suspect you have a landscape drainage issue, we encourage you to contact us right away.
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FAQs About Landscape Drainage
We have helped countless customers with their landscaping needs for the past 30 years. This includes designing spaces and problem-solving issues such as landscape drainage. Because of this, we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions and answers below.
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What makes landscape drainage crucial?
To avoid too much water, which can cause plant damage, soil erosion, and even structural problems, landscape drainage is essential. By directing excess water away from your property, good drainage keeps your landscape’s integrity intact.
What symptoms indicate inadequate drainage in a landscape?
Mold development, wet plants, soil erosion, and standing water are warning signs. Inadequate landscape drainage may also be the cause of basement flooding or water gathering close to your home’s foundation.
What kinds of landscape drainage systems are most used?
French drains, surface drains, swales, and grading are typical remedies. Swales are small channels that move water away, while French drains gather and reroute underground water. Additionally, surface drains manage excess water at ground level, and grading modifies the land’s slope to improve water flow.
How frequently should I check the drainage system in my landscape?
It is advisable to conduct routine inspections, particularly prior to and following the wet season. Inspect for obstructions, harm, or indications of insufficient drainage. Early maintenance can prevent more serious problems from arising.
Will the drainage in my landscape affect the health of my plants?
Waterlogged soil can result in root rot and other problems if there is inadequate drainage. On the other hand, by avoiding water stagnation, well-designed drainage systems encourage healthy plant development.
At Serene Landscape Consulting, we provide landscape drainage services in Concord, Davidson, Cornelius, Charlotte, Mooresville, Matthews, Harrisburg, Mint Hill, and Huntersville, North Carolina.