One of the most common problems that you will have in your yard are drainage problems. For your yard to look great and have peace of mind, you should work with your landscaping company and fix the problems as soon as possible. To help you understand the problems more, here are some of them:

Poor elevation at the foundation

If there is water at the foundation of your house, you have a problem that you need to deal with. Water that is held at the foundation poses a lot of danger to the interior finishes such as the wood floors and drywall. The problem can also result in foundation failure.

To fix the problem you should grade around your home thus creating another area for water flow. You also should consider installing a sub-surface drainage system that will help you in getting rid of the water.

Water traps

Water traps come about when your contractor improperly grades your yard thus creating a depression that holds water. The excess water in the yard not only kills the grass, it also leaves you with marshy conditions that aren’t good to live with.

To fix this issue you should build creek beds that allow the stormwater to move to the surface.  The creeks not only remove water, they also give your yard and home more value.

Gutter Spouts

When the gutters are emptying into the bed areas and over saturating the plant material, you will have issues with your yard. To avoid the problem from coming about, watch where the gutters are pouring the water. If they are pouring it into the wrong areas, consider hiring a landscaping contractor to redirect them so that the water goes downhill.

Improper flower bed designs

Flowers greatly improve the look of the yard. One of the best places to plant them is in the flower bed. When placing the beds, place them strategically so that you don’t prevent the water from flowing into the wrong areas.

You should note that when you install the flower beds in the wrong areas, you risk the water getting strapped to the beds thus killing the plants. The water might also move in the direction that causes damage to the yard.

To be on the safe side, you should work with a masonry contractor to help you in designing the best place to install the flower beds. For a great experience, ensure that the contractor you work with is experienced enough.