I have installed about 190 feet of drainage pipe in my yard in the last three weeks. Digging trenches with a pick-axe is fairly straight forward, but terrible demanding on an accountant’s arms. Digging trenches with a shovel is near impossible, especially in rocky soil. Fortunately, I discovered the difference after the first fifteen feet of trench and bought the pick axe (thanks Carlos). Best $20.00 I’ve spent in weeks.
So now the water is directed away from the foundation – and down various hills – on all four corners of the house. Someone once told me that water around a house is a very destructive force. What do I know? So I believe them – as I continue to play the landscaping game.
Since the drainage is complete, it’s time to start focusing on the grass.
The dead grass that is.