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How to Manage a Swampy Backyard

How to Manage a Swampy Backyard

If you have poor drainage in your back yard, results in muddy patches and swampy backyard areas that destroy grass or otherwise damage your yard. Poor yard drainage results in over saturation from heavy rain. If, however, you consistently have swampy areas in your...

Three Common Drainage Problems

Three Common Drainage Problems

If your yard is landscaped then it's very easy for poor drainage issues to affect the quality of your yard. This can affect your homes foundation, cause potential health issues and can affect your overall property value.  Problems with drainage are often ignored until...

Austin Award Program Honors the Achievement

Austin Drainage and Landscape Development Receives 2020 Austin Award Austin Award Program Honors the Achievement AUSTIN January 17, 2020 -- Austin Drainage and Landscape Development has been selected for the 2020 Austin Award in the Drainage Contractors category by...

Memorial Day Rains, Again?

Austin is no stranger to heavy rain events over Memorial Day weekend. With up to 4.8 inches of rain predicted in certain areas throughout the weekend, it may be time to address your drainage concerns. If you have noticed water collected anywhere on your property...

Everything You Want to Know About French Drains

Most homeowners understand the basic importance of proper yard drainage, but things can get confusing when you dig into the various available solutions. One common solution for proper drainage is the utilization of a French drain. These drains are efficient,...

How a Retaining Wall Can Help Drainage Issues

When most people think of retaining walls, they imagine stone work and layered rocks that are used to beautify an outdoor space. There’s no denying that retaining walls can look beautiful, but did you know their true intent is to help mitigate outdoor drainage issues?...