Category Archives: Drainage Advice

M2 advice on yard and landscape drainage problems. Read about drainage solutions here and watch videos that illustrate the points.

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Choose the Right Materials to Avoid Clogs in Yard Drainage

Lawn drainage systems are a valuable part of maintaining a healthy, functional landscape. They prevent water pooling, soil erosion, and damage to plants. They also can protect your property from flooding and structural issues. Choosing the correct materials for your drainage system is essential. While perforated corrugated pipe is a ...
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Is Your Sump Pump Drain Frozen? Check Before the Spring Thaw!

Is Your Sump Pump Drain Frozen? Check Before the Spring Thaw!

If your home has a sump pump, you can test the sump pump discharge at any time of year. But it's especially important to check your sump pump drainage before the snow thaws and heavy Spring rains arrive. During this season it will pump water more often, and it's important ...
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4 Types of Landscaping Drainage Solutions

4 Types of Landscaping Drainage Solutions

  If you've done any research on yard drainage issues, then, you've read about topics such as French drains, catch basins, and other ways to collect and move water. What do they all mean? Which one will work best for your drainage problem? As a leading landscape drainage contractor in Rockford, ...
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6 Common Yard Drainage Problems - Who to Call for Help?

6 Common Yard Drainage Problems – Who to Call for Help?

Drainage problems in your yard can be frustrating. Excess water can damage landscape and plants or cause unsightly bare spots in your lawn. Pooled water can attract mosquitoes in the summer and turn to a dangerous ice rink in the winter. Unchecked drainage problems can even lead to water in ...
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