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Landscape Irrigation and Drainage | Dartmouth, NS
Proper irrigation and drainage is essential for maintaining a healthy, vibrant landscape - without the right amounts of water, your landscaping plants will wilt and die or contract diseases like root rot. Poor drainage can also affect your hardscape - pooling water or erosion can damage foundations and paved surfaces to the point that replacement or extensive repairs are required.
Irrigation and drainage systems aren’t one-size-fits-all, however, and they can be as simple or complex as you like. At
Dartmouth Landscaping, we custom design irrigation and drainage systems for each of our clients’ unique outdoor spaces and needs. From strategically placed French drains to fully-automated watering systems, we can give you the tools you need to keep your landscaping happy.
We design irrigation systems and drainage solutions to fit every budget and every size yard. No project is too big, too small, or too complicated for our experts! Whether you have standing water in your yard every time it rains or are tired of pulling out the garden hose to water your flowers every day, let us help. Call us or fill out the form to the right to get started!
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Why Do I Need an Irrigation System?
Irrigation systems in residential and commercial landscapes provide many benefits for both the plants in the landscape and the people who use them. Here are a few of the ways that irrigation improves your landscape:
Healthier Plants for a More Enjoyable Outdoor Space
By giving each plant in your landscape the right amount of water each day, an irrigation system promotes more flowers, greener grass, and lusher growth. Not only do healthier plants look nicer, they also improve air quality and can even lower temperatures around your home by providing shade.
Easier Watering for Simpler Daily Routines
Watering all your plants by hand each day is time consuming and can be tedious. An irrigation system can help with this task - either by making daily watering quicker and easier or by removing the need to water altogether! Irrigation systems also ensure that each part of your landscape receives the right amount of water each day, preventing accidental over or under-watering of some parts of your yard.
Efficient Watering for an Eco-Friendly Yard
Irrigation systems ensure that every drop of water that you use is put to the best possible use. Water is delivered directly to plants’ roots when possible, reducing runoff and water waste. Not only is efficient watering great for your landscape and the environment, it can also save you money on your water bill!
Why Do I Need a Drainage System?
Just as too little water or irregular watering can be detrimental to your landscape, too much water can cause many problems. A well-designed drainage system ensures that rainwater doesn’t hang around in your yard for too long or in the wrong places. In addition to removing unsightly puddles from your yard, drainage systems offer several benefits:
Property Protection
When water pools near your home or other structure, it almost always causes problems. Foundations can crack and shift, and water can seep into basements. Erosion from water runoff can cause issues too if the soil around or under your foundation is washed away. Drainage systems like gutters and French drains can keep water away from your home and keep your foundation safe.
Improved Plant Health
Too little water can cause your plants to wilt, but too much water can take away a plant’s ability to breath through its roots. This can lead to root decay, stunted growth, discolored leaves that eventually fall off, and mold. All of these issues will diminish the beauty of your landscape and, if not quickly addressed, can even kill your landscaping plants!
Health and Safety
We all know that standing water on a tile floor is a safety hazard, but did you know that standing water in your yard can be bad for your health and safety too? Wet sidewalks or patios and muddy yards are slip hazards just like wet tile. Standing water in your landscape also provides the perfect breeding grounds for mosquitos, and waterlogged soil attracts fungus gnats. Keeping excess water out of your outdoor space makes it a nicer, safer place for everyone except the pests!
Have you ever wondered how a French drain works? Check out this blog post to learn more about this simple but effective landscape drainage solution.
Our Landscape Irrigation and Drainage Solutions
Dartmouth Landscaping offers a variety of irrigation and drainage systems to address whatever water-related issues you are having in your yard. If watering your yard properly is a burdensome chore, we can install an automated irrigation system to remove this task from your to-do list. If you get bit by mosquitos while walking to your front door after every rain, a system of surface drains or French drains can greatly reduce their numbers.
We assess each outdoor space and listen carefully to your needs and concerns before recommending any specific irrigation or drainage installation. No two systems we install are quite alike! We consider your aesthetic preferences, your budget, and the design of your landscape to craft the perfect solution to all your water needs.
From rain gardens that turn excess water into vibrant life to timed sprinkler systems that take both the guess-work and the labor out of watering your landscape, Dartmouth Landscaping is your one-stop destination for all your landscape irrigation and drainage system needs. We can also help you repair landscapes that have been damaged by poor water management with
sod installation,
overseeding and topdressing services,
garden bed installations, and more!
Our team of professional landscapers has the skills and experience to assess your irrigation and drainage issues, plan a solution, and install that solution. We work with both landscaping plants and hardscape elements like patios and pavers every day, so we know exactly how to care for all the elements of your landscape. When you contract with us, your entire outdoor space is in great hands!
Contact Us Today to Get Started!
Ready to wash away your outdoor water woes and set your landscape up for success? Call us or use the form above to request a free, no obligation quote. We can’t wait to help you transform your outdoor space!