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Homeowner's Guide to Outdoor Property Maintenance for Spring

Spring is right around the corner! It’s time to start getting your outdoor systems ready to function for the new season. Where do you start? We interviewed Chris, a long-time homeowner in North Carolina to find out what he does to prepare. Here are some of the tips he shared to get his property ready for spring.

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Stormwater Runoff Calculation Guide

Do you know how much stormwater runoff you need to manage, and what size and type of drain pipe to use? Use the NDS Drainage Calculator to get the results you need to help design a proper stormwater drainage system. The Drainage Calculator saves time with drainage calculations, and is available online and on the NDS Stormwater Drainage Tools mobile app.

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How To Make It Drain The Next Time It Rains

What happens when rainfall hits rooftops, lawns, and landscapes? That stormwater runoff needs a place to go. Problems arise when the excess water has difficulty draining—but you can resolve it with a properly installed drainage system. Here are four common drainage issues that can occur after a rain event and what you can do to fix them before they become bigger problems.

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3 Ways to Troubleshoot Standing Water on Patios and Pool Decks

Are you having trouble with persistent flooding on patios and pool decks? It’s not as uncommon as you might think! If those puddles are lingering, chances are the water has no place to go. Here are three ways to tackle the standing water and help take care of it for good.

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How to Get Started with Drip Irrigation

Raindrip® Kits make it easy to build or expand your drip system. Raindrip Watering Kits include the components you need to set up your own drip system. With proper installation of a drip system, water is delivered precisely to where plants need it most, providing them the hydration they need for optimal growth and overall health.

Here are four ways to get started with drip:

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Troubleshooting Tips for Lawn and Landscape Drainage

With routine inspections and ongoing maintenance, you can preserve your drainage investment and keep your system functioning effectively for years to come. Take a look at our collection of best practices for proper care and maintenance of lawn and landscape drainage to help you get the most out of your system performance.

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How To Keep Your Neighbor’s Water Runoff from Flooding Your Yard

Flooding in your neighbor’s yard might not be something that concerns you now, but it can become a bigger problem when it runs over into your yard. Having a proper underground drainage system in place is one way to effectively capture, temporarily detain, and percolate this standing water back into the ground or release it downstream from either property

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Keep Flowerbeds Healthy and Properly Drained Starting with Atrium Grates

Flooding in flowerbeds can lead to more issues than just a mucky mess. Not only can it oversaturate the soil, smothering roots and killing plants, but it also leads to stagnant water which produces foul smells and mosquito breeding grounds. Water that can’t properly drain can potentially seep into your home’s foundation and result in costly property damage. Having a proper drainage system in place can effectively capture and release the runoff away from property.

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Create an Attractive and Healthy Landscape With Decorative Grates

Decorative grates are a stylish way to enhance a beautiful outdoor space yet also serve a functional purpose. With drain openings built into the design, these grates provide a way for water to drain into a component such as a catch basin or channel drain while their designs add an elegant touch to the surrounding landscape. Check out these grate options that can upgrade the look of your property.

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Four Tips to Protect Your Drainage System This Winter

Winter months in freezing climates can present real challenges to the performance of a landscape drainage system, especially when the ground is frozen solid and rains occur. Taking steps to winterize your drainage system can help ensure the system is designed and installed properly to drain rain runoff and eliminate standing water in low points than can potentially freeze solid

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