A beautifully designed and constructed outdoor living space is the perfect place to relax this summer. Unfortunately, it is difficult to enjoy your Oklahoma backyard landscaping if you are dealing with standing water and its resulting mud and mosquitos. To help with this, consider adding a drainage system to your yard.
What to Know About Yard Drainage Oklahoma City
To determine the best drainage solutions Oklahoma for your yard, you need to determine the cause of the standing water. While there are many possible causes, the issues can be split into two categories: surface water and subsurface water.
Surface Water
This saturation comes from any aboveground source. While surface water can be useful in yard maintenance, especially when its source is rain or irrigation systems, it becomes an issue when trapped in place. This regular natural watering, combined with overflowing bodies of water and poorly draining gutters, can flood your yard and lead to property damage.
Subsurface Water
This saturation comes from various underground sources. Common causes of this yard drainage Oklahoma City issues include a high water table and leaks in the water, irrigation, or sewer lines. As with surface water, subsurface water can rise and collect in low spots in your yard, damaging the grass and landscaping features.
Choosing Your Drainage Solutions Oklahoma
At White Willow Designs, we begin each project by carefully inspecting your property. When we understand the cause of your surface or subsurface water and examine any factors that contribute to the issue, we can determine which drainage solution will keep your yard healthy in the long run.
French Drain
This system effectively manages large amounts of surface and subsurface saturation. French drains effectively remove water from your yard to emit it into a ditch, street, or dry well. We construct French drains with quality non-woven geotextile fabric, keeping contaminants out of the system, so it lasts as long as possible.
Dry Well
If your property is flat or has nowhere to emit water, a dry well may be the best solution. This drainage system pulls surface water underground and transfers it into a large well. In some situations, a dry well system can restore your property’s lost groundwater.
Solid Drain
Improperly placed gutter downspouts can cause water to pool around your home’s foundation and inside of your flower beds. To prevent this, we utilize a solid drain system that adapts downspouts underground to redirect it away. Our solid drains include a cleanout to prevent clogs and are carefully chosen to blend with your landscape design.
Channel Drain
If your driveway’s slope makes water flow toward your house and garage, installing a channel drain can help. This system is also used around walkways, pool decks, patios, and more because it pulls in surface water to direct it away from your home or landscaping features.
Dry Creek Bed
This effective drainage solution also acts as an aesthetically-pleasing outdoor feature. Our dry creek bed systems are custom-designed with boulders, ground cover, and other natural materials with a non-woven geotextile fabric to control saturation and prevent erosion.
Custom Oklahoma Backyard Landscaping
At White Willow Designs, we create beautiful and functional outdoor living spaces. Whether you need drainage solutions or a complete outdoor redesign, our team is ready to help. Schedule a free consultation to begin.