How do I fix bad drainage in my side yard when nothing is lower than it to run a drain to?
The side yard of my house is lower than my neighbor’s side yard and holds a lot of water for a long time after it rains. When you walk on it your foot sinks a little and water bubbles up from the ground. As a result the slab our a/c sits on is sinking. We have considered French Drains but do not know how to go about it because there is no lower point in the yard to run the drain too. We lack the funds to call a landscape company and I was wondering if there was another kind of drain or solution someone could point me to? Thank you!
Also, the level of the street is slightly higher than this area.
The water is very close to the foundation.
I have put a link to the French Drains/garden draining system in case you haven’t already seen how to do it.
I would also suggest planting things that drink water. The Hydrangea needs a lot of water, Eucalyptus bushes/trees do too. Astilbe originally grew along river banks, so I would image they need a lot of water too.
I’ve put a second link showing Astilbe.
Then failing that, you can always put down gravel in the side yard..
Not knowing the size, I suggest that if it’s not too big an area because of the cost..
You have my sympathies as I wouldn’t be happy if I had your problem.
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