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Drainage is an essential part of landscaping. While it isn’t the first thing most homeowners think of, proper drainage is the infrastructure that promotes healthy plant growth, prevents water damage to your home and its foundation, and eliminates puddling and flooding throughout your property. While we may not get a lot of rain in San Diego County, when it does rain, you need to have a drainage system that allows the water to exit your landscape.

All plants and trees require well-drained soil to thrive. Proper drainage is crucial in planters to prevent saturated, waterlogged soil, and thereby promote healthy plant growth. Drainage in planters involves the installation of surface drains and French drains to ensure excess water has a way to exit the planter. Proper planter drainage is vital to support optimal plant growth and contributes to the success of the landscape.

Plants with strong root systems can also serve as an effective defense against excess water. At Afuera Landscape Designs, we utilize a variety of spreading succulents on slopes that retain the soil once they are grown in. Their vast root systems maintain the integrity of the slope by spreading throughout the soil and providing structure during rain events.

Well-Designed Drainage Systems

Many homes in North County San Diego sit below street level. When a house is below the street, this means the grade is automatically sloped towards the house. In this situation, it is imperative to have a well-designed drainage system to prevent water from damaging the house and its surrounding landscape. If water is not properly rerouted, it can result in flooding in the interior of the home, damage to the home’s structure and water underneath the foundation – all scenarios to be avoided. French drains, properly placed surfaced drains and specialized drainage systems can help prevent this problem.

Proper drainage is also important in hardscape areas. This will eliminate puddling and standing water on patios, driveways, and all flat areas, preserving your investment, creating a safer environment, and maintaining the aesthetics of your hardscape. Proper grading of the surrounding land creates the slopes needed to steer water away from structures, toward an outlet.

Prevent Soil Erosion

The absence of drainage can also lead to soil erosion. When excess water flows over bare ground, it picks up soil and deposits it elsewhere. The more water that flows, the more damage it can cause. Soil erosion around the house foundation or the roots of large trees is a definite cause for concern. Destabilizing the house foundation and large trees presents a serious safety hazard. The longer erosion is left unchecked, the more the problem compounds on itself, becoming worse as time goes on.

Let Afuera Landscape Designs install a proper drainage system for your yard or help you tackle any drainage issues you may be experiencing. Feel free to reach out using our Contact Us form, where you can provide us with your contact information and project details. For additional details regarding our drainage services, call Afuera Landscape Designs at 760-805-7750.