As the growing season approaches, gardeners are gearing up, but a wet and muddy lawn can pose a challenge. Post-rain, some ...

French drains were a trending gardening topic last year and they'e still incredibly popular. They solve a host of common lawn ...

Note that your lawn may look a little rough after you dethatch. Late winter is an ideal time for this process, but it can be done anytime if it’s causing drainage problems.

As the new grass penetrates the gravel, the interwoven roots create a strong, stable surface that drains well and allows air to reach the grass roots. Voila! A healthy, happy lawn.

Sometimes, a home’s foundation drainage may be little more than a sloping lawn. Other times it may consist of a complex system of underground pipes and pumps. ... Foundation Surface Drain.

Q: A well-respected and competent contractor who has done excellent work for us in the past is giving us a bid to install a French drain and surface drain in our sloped backyard in San Mateo. For ...

When to Install a French Drain. If you have a soggy yard, an eroding slope or a wet basement due to surface runoff, a French drain may be a viable solution.

The second lawn management technique is to not allow fertilizer granules to be spread onto driveways, sidewalks or other hard surfaces where they can be washed by the next rain into the storm drain.

At the same time you'll remove masses of old grass clippings and other debris that can build up on the surface of the lawn, forming a layer called thatch. This can hinder drainage and encourages ...

There's nothing worse than a waterlogged lawn caused by heavy clay, but ecologist Becky Searle has shared a clever trick that will improve the soil’s structure, aeration and drainage ...

While this isn’t something you necessarily notice out in the woods (unless you’re walking on a trail and happen to trip over some), seeing tree roots emerge from your lawn is a different story.