Common Lawn Drainage Problems

Ever notice how water sits on your grass for hours or even days after a rainfall? Nobody wants poor lawn drainage in the yard. The good news? We can fix it!  However, it is still important to understand the problems associated with this drainage issue and learn why is it  necessary to call for help as soon as it is noticed. Here are three reasons:

 

It’s damaging to your plants. One of the biggest landscaping issues caused by poor lawn drainage is that your plants can suffer. Because grass and flowers aren’t used to saturated soil, they can’t breathe well. For this reason, it's essential that water from a rainfall be drained before your greenery is pressed down and smothered by flooding.

You can’t enjoy the yard. There’s nothing worse than soggy soil that you need to tread through, especially when you want to spend more time outdoors in the warm weather. Even if you don’t mind walking on wet soil, you can damage your plants. Stepping on wet grass can cause soil compaction, which means you reduce pore space between soil particles. In other words, you can prevent plant growth.

It may cause household problems. What’s worse than soggy soil? Leaks. It’s true - if water sits for too long, it can leak into the foundation of your home, causing possible mold growth and cracks. Make sure your yard drain is working properly so you don’t run into any trouble in the home!

With that being said, keep your eye out for possible damage after it rains. You want to avoid damage to your yard and your house at all costs. Nevertheless, if you do notice a lawn drainage problem, contact the experts at Nassau County Plumbing & Sewer Rooter. We are here 24/7 for all your emergency needs. Give us a call at 516.874.7937 or visit our website for more information.