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rain garden

Shallow planted basin of native flowers and sedges fed by a downspout and a stone-lined channel, with a low grassy berm

How to Build a Rain Garden

Pick a spot at least 10 feet from the house where runoff flows but water doesn't already pond, dig a level basin 3 to 8 inches deep (usually 100 to 300 sq ft), berm the low side and plant natives that handle wet and dry.

October 13, 2026

Gravel-filled trench with black perforated drain pipe running from a downspout across a backyard

Landscaping

Yard Drainage Solutions and French Drain Costs

Start by sloping soil away from the house (at least 6 inches of drop in the first 10 feet) and extending downspouts. If water still pools, add a swale, rain garden, dry well or French drain. Exterior French drains run about $10 to $75 per linear foot.

August 27, 2026