Drainage
Before you create a new garden, you
need to take care of the drainage. Water is an amazing element
and changing its natural patterns can cause lots of future
trouble.
Grading the land in a two percent slope away from the house
will help to keep the foundation dry. Any retaining wall you
build has to handle the moisture that will build up behind
it. A weeping tile placed in drain rock and wrapped in a filter
cloth directed away from any structures is an appropriate
addition to any retaining wall. It needs to be installed at
the foot of the wall.

[www.mosslandscaping.com]
All pathways, steps
and patios have to be sloped one percent to keep them water
and ice free. As well, a one percent slope on newly installed
lawns will help keep lawns puddle free. On the other hand,
keeping slopes less than ten percent will make it safe to
mow.
Considering those basic rules will save you money by making
your newly installed landscape long lasting.
Landscape Designer
and Horticulturist
Viktorie Hladik
|