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No basement , build on slab, past flooding issue resolved with sump pump under deck, right @ home. Area of yard is very wet & soggy for long time after rains. Concerned if sump fails( power outage in storms) what plants absord water? Rock path solution possible, but yard is very big & trouble in different areas. HELP

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Apr 08, 2009

Soggy Ground
by: Kimberly

Hi Linda, Kimberly here from landscape solutions for you. Thank you for responding to my questions.

One of the things I would recommend to you is first to address your soggy areas. As I talked about in the above post, you want to divert water away from any low lying area. Preparation before planting is a must. If you are uncertain what direction to go at this point, feel free to upload a picture to me and I would be happy to take a look and point you in the right direction. I still think I would look at the options I gave earlier, pathway, corrugated pipes, drain box, or installing a French drain. The French drain involves more work, and if you need some more information on doing a French drain, let me know.

Another option is to get a couple of professional landscapers in your area to come and look at the yard. Many landscapers will come to your home free of charge for a consultation. You might want to consider their options and costs of doing different projects.

Whatever you decide, and I would be happy to help you along. Always plan the entire project, prepare the ground, and then plant. I hope this helps some, and feel free to upload a picture or contact me, and we can get you started on having an enjoyable yard. Have a great day!
Kimberly

Apr 07, 2009

soggy yard owner
by: linda

I realized after sending post that I had failed to include my area. I am in the Philadelphia, Pa suburbs. We have all seasons, none extreme, most of the time. I am definitely an amateur gardener, this is my first home with space to create.

Apr 07, 2009

Soogy Yard
by: Kimberly

Hi, this is Kimberly here from landscape solutions for you.

Thank you for asking the question on your soggy yard. There are a couple of ideas that come to mind with water problems in a yard. I am not sure what climate you are in, as that will depend on what plant specimens you could use. One of the first things I would recommend it to at your troubled areas and see if there is a pitch problem. If possible you can divert the water by using corrugated pipes and even a drain box. A french drain is also possible.

A rock pathway is also an option for you. Create it so it diverts the water away from a low lying area, or other water logged area. There are many different styles of rocks available today. My crew and I have built these types of pathways to divert water for clients.

Depending on your space, a River Birch tree can take a lot of water. The River Birch is deciduous, but have beautiful trunks. Lilies will also do well in a water situation.

Feel free to give us a little more details on your climate and if you have low lying areas. I think any one of these suggestions might work for you. Let us know so we can help you plan so you won't have problems in the future. Thank you again for asking a qustion here at landscape solutions for you. Have a great day!
Kimberly

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