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The soil erodes constantly along this steep driveway. It’s easy to prevent the erosion if you fill the crevice with the right material. PHOTO CREDIT:  Tim Carter Preventing Soil Erosion On A Slope, Drainage Ditch Landscaping Driveway, Sloped Driveway Drainage Solutions, Sloping Yard Landscaping Erosion Control, Landscape Erosion Control, Water Erosion Prevention, Water Run Off Solutions, How To Stop Water Runoff In Yard, Yard Erosion Solutions

Knowing how to control erosion can save your yard or driveway. If water has too much force, it will create soil erosion. Controlling the water flow is one solution for reducing soil and water erosion.

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How to install a french drain in your yard Water Drainage Ideas Yards Driveways, How To Build A French Drain Diy, Water Draining Landscape, Rock Trench Drain, Outside Drainage Solutions, Lawn Drainage Ideas, French Drains Landscaping, Driveway Runoff Water, Installing French Drains

If there's an area of your yard that is collecting water, a french drain is a a great solution to redirect the water to a different location of your property. Here's a step by step tutorial for getting this done!

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ELi5 on Instagram: "A retaining wall acts like a strong hand holding back wet sand to prevent soil erosion. During heavy rains, the soil behind the wall becomes saturated with water, making it much heavier and increasing the pressure on the wall. 

Without proper drainage, this trapped water builds up like a balloon filling with water - eventually, if it can't escape, the balloon bursts. 

Similarly, the excess pressure from the waterlogged soil can cause the wall to crack, buckle, or collapse. Proper drainage systems, such as weep holes or drainage pipes, are crucial for allowing excess water to escape and reducing pressure. 

Regular maintenance ensures drainage systems work effectively, preventing costly damage. Proper backfill and a solid foundation reinforce the wall to withstand heav Well Draining Soil Mixture, How To Till Soil, How To Till Soil By Hand, Hydrophobic Soil, Retaining Wall To Prevent Flooding, Drainage Pipe, Strong Hand, Retaining Wall, Engineering Design

ELi5 on Instagram: "A retaining wall acts like a strong hand holding back wet sand to prevent soil erosion. During heavy rains, the soil behind the wall becomes saturated with water, making it much heavier and increasing the pressure on the wall. Without proper drainage, this trapped water builds up like a balloon filling with water - eventually, if it can't escape, the balloon bursts. Similarly, the excess pressure from the waterlogged soil can cause the wall to crack, buckle, or…

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Rainy Season Erosion Control - Loucks Landscape Supply Wood Stake, Snow Storms, Root Structure, Lake Ideas, Straw Bales, Erosion Control, Landscaping Supplies, Sand Bag, Rain Garden

Erosion Control The rainy season is upon us and flash floods, snow storms and wind can happen without warning….in order to protect your homes and properties it is crucial to be as prepared as possible before disaster hits. The most common areas for erosion to occur is on hill sides, burn scars, or anywhere with little to

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Zuni Bowl Water, Storm Water Management, Cob House Plans, Water Sustainability, Retention Pond, Sustainable Homestead, Storm Water, Orchard Garden, Hillside Landscaping

November 15, 2012 A large scale project was developed for the Orchard Gardens by Craig Sponholtz of Dryland Solutions and Reese Baker of The RainCatcher to manage storm water, prevent gullying and the development of rivulets that would, if unchecked, lead to larger erosion issues, and to encourage groundwater recharge. A

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