If you’ve been having issues with your yard or garden flooding, you may be wondering what you can do to stop it. You may have considered adding a retaining wall to your landscape.

While they don’t stop water from flowing, they can be used to help divert water away from your home and garden to prevent severe flooding.

A retaining wall is typically installed to help prevent soil from shifting or sliding during a heavy period of rain or flooding. You can also install a retaining wall to help keep the ground from eroding when there are no trees or vegetation to help divert the water. Signs you need a retaining wall include flooding, erosion, and a need to level your yard.

A retaining wall does not necessarily stop water, however, a retaining wall will serve as a filter to help prevent erosion by diverting the water away from specific areas. While they will keep your home and garden safe during severe rain or flooding, they still require drainage at their base to work efficiently. This can be done with a french drain.

A French drain is used to prevent ground or surface water from penetrating your home’s foundation. This type of drain is essentially a trench that is covered in gravel with a perforated pipe installed that directs water away from home and to the proper drainage sites.

In addition to installing them around the home, they can be installed behind your retaining wall to prevent the water pressure from destroying the wall while also helping to further divert the water away from the yard and your foundation.

At J Bird’s Landscaping, we specialize in French drain systems. If you want the job done right, our team has got you covered! We can help you learn how a South Hills French drain will benefit your home and landscaping. Contact us today to learn more!

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