Landscape Drainage
If pooling water is a problem with your landscape we can help!

Sean is a master craftsman. I saw him and his crew working on a nearby house and liked what I saw. He rebuilt my front steps and levelled and re-sanded my driveway. He did a great job! I would recommend him to anyone.

Sean and his assistant, Colin, did an amazing job installing a flagstone walkway with stone flowerbed edging in our front yard. Sean listened carefully as we explained what we were looking for. He then recommended design options that met our needs. When we agreed on a path forward, he proceeded to get the job done in a very reasonable timeframe. Sean was respectful in answering any questions we had as the work progressed. When finished, everything was cleaned up nicely. With the added sod and grass seeding, the new features will blend in well with the existing front yard next spring. Thanks, Sean, for a job well done!

Impeccable work done in restoring our garden! Great team! Very hardworking and professional! Will definitely call Sean & team for future landscaping work!

Square Leaf Landscaping completed a patio in my backyard and they did an incredible job. They even took care of my grass because it looked a little unkept. The patio came out great and the grass looks the best it has ever looked before. Thanks Sean. I love my patio!

I have had Square Leaf do landscaping on a few properties now, and they do an exceptional job. Attention to detail and very good advice on how to maintain your property. I also may add they were the most cost effective option compared to other market quotes.

Sean was very professional and courteous, and kept a very neat workplace. He started and completed our job in the agreed upon timeframe. His keen attention to detail resulted in a job well done…all of our expectations for redirecting our drainage were met. We would highly recommend Square Leaf Landscaping and Design for any drainage solutions.

Sean and his crew did a remarkable job in installing artificial grass in less than 2 days to replace our grub infected front lawn. I found Sean to be a very professional, honest and up front guy who answered all the questions and concerns we had and the merits of installing artificial grass. He even suggested redesigning the border curbing that separated the natural grass from the shrubs and crushed red stone that were in place to reduce the square footage of artificial grass needed thereby reducing the overall cost of the installation. Sean and his crew were very neat and tidy cleaning up after every step of the installation. Sean went beyond what I had expected. I wouldn't hesitate to refer Sean to anyone requiring landscaping services.

Sean was very attentive to the things we wanted to do with our property, and delivered quality results. We love our new front and back yards now.

We had gotten several quotes. Though Sean’s quote wasn’t the cheapest, however, it addressed what we wanted in terms of drainage and function. Our back patio is simply gorgeous now and the quality of the work is evident. The work completed by Sean and his team exceeded our expectations. Communication was fantastic. I would not hesitate to recommend Square Leaf!

I Cannot say enough good things about Square Leaf landscaping. They did such a great job on our french drain I asked them to come back and fix the significant slope in my backyard. They were patient with me, explained the process, showed materials at different price points and worked creatively to stay within my budget while addressing the slope. The final outcome looks great. I highly recommend contacting them for any and all of your landscaping needs!

Sean and his team did a fantastic job grading your property. He was quick to respond to any questions and left the property very clean when the work was complete.

Square Leaf Landscaping and Design provided excellent service from start to finish. Their communication was clear and timely, and the team was professional and friendly. The quality of their work was excellent, and we’re thrilled with the results. Highly recommend!

My yard had a few pockets that didn't drain well with a lot of rain, half of it was covered in rubber mulch from when my kids had a trampoline, and the remaining sodded areas were patchy and never grew well. I had been looking into artificial turf for a couple of years - and never pulled the trigger until I had Sean from Square Leaf come and look at my yard. The consultation process was quick and easy and it felt like the pieces fell together perfectly to finally move forward with the project. Sean and team were friendly and professional and over 2 days, transformed my backyard into a usable and beautiful space that we are already spending a lot more time in. They worked hard, were efficient and cleaned up at the end of each day. My neighbour's were very complimentary of their work ethic and the finished product. We are very happy and would absolutely work with Square Leaf again.

Our small front lawn was a disaster. We found Sean and after reviewing what we wanted we hired him to do the job. Sean is personable and professional. He and his team did an excellent job. They were fast and cleaned up after they were finished. Top quality work! We are very pleased with the result.

Sean and his team of fellas were very professional and genuinely caring. The price was right and the work was fantastic! Would I recommend? 1,000%

Sean and his crew did an amazing job cleaning, trimming and edging my lawn and gardens. They also powerwashed my driveway and decking. The pricing was very reasonable and the entire team was friendly, efficient and and knowledgeable. Everything looks great. Thanks Sean!

I am so pleased with work done at my home by Sean and crew. They were on time and left my home clean and tidy. Sean was a delight from his quote right to the end! I could not give them a higher review. They are the best!!!

Sean and his team were very helpful and assisted me in making a huge change in my yard. In two days they transformed my jungle into the space is deserves to be. They supported my schedule and worked with me on getting rid of extra items. Thank you guys for a top rate job.

If you want your landscaping to be the envy of all your neighbours, you must hire Sean! We signed him up to do a much-needed front and back yard reno on a house we recently purchased. From the moment we met him at our initial consultation I knew I wanted to work with him. I had a clear idea in terms of design, but his input and honest feedback made for a collaborative process and an end result that was better than expected. He and his crew were on site for two weeks and proved themselves to be very hardworking, professional, and fun to have around. They were very friendly, considerate of our neighbours, and left everything completely spotless in the end. I highly recommend Square Leaf Landscaping for any projects. Thank you Sean for the AMAZING work!

Best landscaping experience I have had. The crew built a 50+ foot retaining wall out of stone. Did not cut any corners, worked hard and cleaned up well after themselves. Went above and beyond what I expected. Highly recommend Square Leaf if you are in the Waterdown area!

It was a real pleasure to have Sean do our yard reno. Sean is an honest person and does good work. He listened to me, offered suggestions but never got pushy or tried to oversell. If I have further landscaping needs I will definitely call him.

We called Sean because our backyard was in need of a solution for drainage. He knew exactly what we needed and worked inside our budget. They worked hard and were very professional. We are happy with his work and will hire again. Thanks Sean!

Sean is very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions before the team began working on the backyard. Sean and his team are super hard working, professional, friendly and made sure we were comfortable with every step of the process! We had artificial turf, drainage features and a new walkway installed - everything looks AMAZING. This is some top quality work! We highly recommend Sean and his team & will definitely hire Square Leaf Landscaping again!

Took our old backyard and made it a place we actually want to be! We recently moved into a new home and the backyard was in desperate need of grading, new grass and a new shed and fence. Sean and his team made magic - the before and after speaks for itself. 10/10.

Sean and his team went over and beyond on our driveway. Turned it into a three car parking space with beautiful vehicle rated interlock. If you’re looking for professional landscape contracting, talk to Sean ! Thank you again !

Sean was quick to quote the trimming of a large hedge for us. He advised it would be a month or two out, but sqeezed us in earlier. They cleaned up all the debris and completed the job in 1 day. Based on this experience, I would have no problem recommending Square Leaf for this type of work.

We had sean and his team out last summer to do a small patio and some artificial turf in our backyard, and we are in love with our new outdoor space. Sean was easy to work with, made sure to take all our requests into consideration when planning out the job, and his team was friendly and tidy. Great experience with square leaf landscaping! If you’re thinking about it , go for it! You won’t regret it!

We had square leaf come out and help us with some backyard steps and walkway. They did a great job. Quick, clean, and attention to detail. I will be calling them again for future work

Sean & his team were fantastic. Professional and did a great job. Would definitely recommend!

Sean came out last summer to our place to put in an armour stone retaining wall. Him and his team were so great to work with. He walked us through the process and explained different options and designs, and made the whole experience easy. Would recommend for anyone looking to have landscaping done.

Sean installed a beautiful pergola in our backyard and it’s just what we wanted. Great experience overall.

Sean and his team were hired to redo our front yard. They redid our porch, put in a new driveway and walkway, and redid the sod. They did an AWESOME job. We will be having them out next summer to do the backyard.

We hired square leaf landscaping to do our backyard patio and pergola and we were not disappointed. They were professional, cleaned up every day, and the work is beautiful. I would highly recommend square leaf landscaping.

They did an amazing job making our front and backyard so beautiful. They were also very professional and worked in an organized manner. I would recommend them!

We were very satisfied with the work ethic, punctuality and outcome working with Square Leaf Landscaping. Sean redid a two level deck and with a louvered privacy screen. We were very pleased with the results. He communicates along the way with no surprises upon completion. Highly recommend Sean and his team for your landscape projects.

Sean was at my house today for a total yard cleanup. He was very professional and polite. He was a pleasure to deal with. I would highly recommend his company

I found Sean online and what a great find. My husband and I have had a couple of rough years with sickness so we let things go in our front and back yards. Boy did Sean deliver!! He did almost every inch of our property, kept it very tidy and left nothing undone. It was so great to find someone who takes such pride in his work and went above and beyond to make our property look good. We will definitely be having him back next year to do some other projects that we have neglected. Thanks Sean and team!!!

I needed a small project done and found Sean online. He responded quickly and was at my house the next day to discuss my options. He was easy to work with in coming up with a plan and was able to start in a timely manner. He got the job done in 2 days and I was very pleased with his work. I ended up with a small problem and he didn’t hesitate in working out a solution and came out that night to fix it. He was not the lowest price but the job was completed quickly, timely was done well, I was very pleased and would not hesitate in recommending Sean.

Sean and Omar are hardworking guys with a passion for building. I now have a 20 x 12 deck and pergola and it’s beautiful, strong and it’s exactly what I wanted. I’m getting them back in the spring for another job. That says it all.

Sean, the owner and operator of Square Leaf Landscaping, was great to work with. We hired him to build a brand new fence around our backyard, including the removal of an old metal fence. I was able to easily book him to come and do a quote and he offered a very realistic and reasonable estimate on the fence we wanted built. During the lead up to the project, he was easy to contact by phone, text or email and was open to some small changes to the project that we wanted following our initial contract negotiation. During the actual fence building, he was punctual and hired a great crew. The quality of the work is extremely high, he was very communicative during the build about the timeline and our yard was always left clean and tidy each evening when the crew was done for the day. At the end of the job, he walked us through the work and we were extremely pleased with the quality of the fence he built. It was exactly what we wanted and what he said he would build. Our property was left very clean and we've received endless compliments on our fence! The price was exactly what we agreed upon and there were no unexpected surprises, in the cost or the build. I would absolutely hire Square Leaf Landscaping for future projects.

Sean was very responsive and professional throughout the whole process. He made honest recommendations based on our house layout and water drainage issues. Sean installed an excellent water drainage system along a narrow alley of the house. Would recommend their service.

I was impressed by Sean's expertise, friendly manner and punctuality when he first came to my home to give me a quote, which was very reasonable. He and his right-hand man, Omar, were a pleasure to work with. They recently removed a fairly large worn-out garden at the side of my house and added mounds of fresh soil and a stone border around the perimeter. In the spring, they'll be planting new flowers and shrubs. They were professional, extremely hard working and enthusiastic. They also took good care of the property and cleaned up everything at the end of each day. Most impressive was the quality of the work, especially the way the stone was cut and installed. It showed true craftsmanship. I highly recommend Sean and his team!

Sean and Omar completed a backyard project for me including Teco bloc stone patio, planted cedars, retaining wall, walkway and drainage. They transformed my backyard into an oasis! These guys work hard! Professional and work long days. They pay attention to every detail. Sean was very easy to approach for small changes as project progressed. They have the skill and equipment to get the project completed. They had to work in a very tight space between homes to get to backyard with machines and did so without damaging anything. Contract was honored and quote was very fair. Many compliments from neighbors! Thanks again Sean and Omar!

I got my interlock relaid and they did a great job. I highly recommend them! Sean and Omar are an excellent team. I will definitely hire them again.

I hired Square Leaf Landscaping to replace my existing sod in both front and back and to do an overhaul of our overgrown trees and bushes. Sean and Omar not only worked on the hottest days in September (33-34 degrees) to get this job completed for me but did so professionally and pleasantly. I am so happy with the work they did and would recommend them to anyone looking for landscapers.

When Sean came to look at our project and provide us with an estimate, he listened carefully to our vision for our back and front patio and offered ideas and suggestions without pressuring us. Throughout the job Sean and Omar were polite, professional, meticulous, tidy and hard working. The process was stress free and went smoothly. The end result is a spectacular small and cozy backyard and front patio that we will enjoy for years to come. Thank you Sean and Omar!
We Can Help You Fix Pooling Water On Your Lawn Or Landscape
We install and repair landscape drainage systems
Drainage System Installations And Repairs
We install and repair landscape drainage systems
One of the keys to keeping your landscaping (and property) in good shape is ensuring you have proper drainage in place. Drainage issues can cause premature erosion, property damage, damage to buildings and foundations, and they can be very expensive to repair. Depending on what your drainage issues are there could be a number of ways to address the problem and solve it once and for all.
What Type Of Drainage Problem Do You Have?
- Is there water pooling up on your property?
- Does your property have soil erosion due to heavy rain?
- Do you have soft spots in your lawns or gardens?
- Do you have standing water around your foundation?
- Is your driveway or parking area a wet mess when it rains?
Without proper drainage in place your landscaping and lawn areas can be prone to flooding, it can drown out your expensive plants, erode away expensive hardscaping, and even cause damage to your structures and their foundations.
Square Leaf Landscaping And Design is a landscaping contractor based out of Hamilton, Ontario and serving the surrounding area. We specialize in installing lawn and garden drainage systems including drainage swales, french drains, weeping tiles, dry creek beds, and more. We offer real solutions for properties with a drainage or standing water problem.
Many of our clients properties suffer from poor drainage or have drainage systems that just weren’t implemented correctly from the start which has led to significant erosion problems, water pooling, soft spots, and flooding in their lawns, gardens and landscapes. We can help solve these problems by developing a solid plan for your property.
What Is A Drainage Swale?
A drainage swale is a shallow channel or depression that is designed to carry and manage stormwater runoff. It is typically found in landscaped areas, such as along the side of a road or where a culvert outflow is located. Swales are used to intercept and convey excess water from storms or other sources to a drainage outlet, such as a storm drain or a natural waterway.
Drainage swales are often used as an alternative to traditional stormwater management systems, such as underground pipes, because they can be more visually appealing and have a variety of additional benefits, such as providing habitat for wildlife and helping to reduce erosion. Drainage swales are typically lined with river rock or with vegetation, such as grasses or native plants, which helps to filter pollutants and sediment from the water as it flows through the channel.
French Drains
What Is A French Drain?
A French drain might sound intricate, but it's actually a simple yet effective solution for many homeowners facing drainage issues. Essentially, a French drain is a slightly sloped trench filled with gravel or rock, containing a perforated pipe that redirects surface water and groundwater away from specific areas. It's an ingeniously simple concept that has been used for centuries to combat excess water.
Functionality of a French Drain
The core idea behind a French drain is its ability to capture and divert water. When water enters the trench, it quickly seeps through the gravel and into the perforated pipe. This pipe then channels the water away from your property, often to a more suitable drainage area like a street, a ditch, drainage swale, or a storm drain.
Common French Drain Applications Around Residential Properties
Preventing Water Accumulation Around Foundations: One of the most popular uses of a French drain is to prevent water from pooling around a house's foundation. Water near the foundation can lead to serious issues like structural damage or basement flooding. By installing a French drain, this water is efficiently rerouted, safeguarding your home's integrity.
Managing Water in Soggy Yards: For yards that tend to get soggy or have standing water after rain, a French drain can be a game-changer. It helps in quickly moving the water away, keeping your yard dry and usable.
Facilitating Drainage in Hardscaped Areas: In areas where hardscaping like patios or walkways prevents natural absorption of water, French drains can provide an alternative path for water, preventing pooling and potential damage or slipping hazards.
Garden and Landscape Protection: Gardens and landscaped areas can suffer from too much water. A strategically placed French drain can help regulate the moisture level in these areas, ensuring that plants don't get waterlogged.
Resolving Slope-Related Drainage Issues: If your property is on a slope, managing runoff can be challenging. French drains can be part of a comprehensive solution to control and direct the flow of water, preventing erosion and landscape damage.
Drainage Swales
What Is A Drainage Swale?
A drainage swale is a shallow channel or depression that is designed to carry and manage stormwater runoff. It is typically found in landscaped areas, such as along the side of a road or where a culvert outflow is located. Swales are used to intercept and convey excess water from storms or other sources to a drainage outlet, such as a storm drain or a natural waterway.
Drainage swales are often used as an alternative to traditional stormwater management systems, such as underground pipes, because they can be more visually appealing and have a variety of additional benefits, such as providing habitat for wildlife and helping to reduce erosion. Drainage swales are typically lined with river rock or with vegetation, such as grasses or native plants, which helps to filter pollutants and sediment from the water as it flows through the channel.
Understanding the Swale's Function
The primary purpose of a drainage swale is to control water flow. During heavy rains or snow melts, water can accumulate and move rapidly, causing erosion and potential damage to your landscape. A swale acts as a natural conduit, controlling the speed and direction of water flow. It's a subtle yet effective way to manage excess water without the need for complex plumbing or electrical systems.
Common Applications Around Residential Properties
Preventing Water Accumulation: Swales are particularly useful in preventing water from pooling in low-lying areas of your yard. By directing water away, they help in maintaining a drier, healthier lawn and garden.
Safeguarding Foundations: Much like French drains, swales can be used to divert water away from your home's foundation, protecting it from potential water damage.
Landscaping and Garden Protection: Strategically placed swales can enhance the drainage around gardens and landscaped areas, ensuring that plants are not overwhelmed by excess water.
Enhancing Aesthetic Appeal: While primarily functional, swales can also be integrated into your landscape design. With the addition of grass or other vegetation, they can add a natural, visually appealing element to your yard.
Erosion Control on Sloped Properties: For properties situated on a slope, swales can be crucial in minimizing soil erosion. By slowing down the speed of water runoff, they help in preserving the integrity of your landscape.
Eco-Friendly Water Management: Swales are an environmentally friendly solution for water management. They can facilitate the replenishment of groundwater and reduce the burden on stormwater systems.
A Natural Solution for Your Landscape
Drainage swales represent a harmony between functionality and nature. They provide a cost-effective, low-maintenance solution to several common drainage problems faced by homeowners. By incorporating a drainage swale into your landscape, you can protect your property from water damage in an eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing manner.
Dry Creek Beds
What is a Dry Creek Bed?
In the world of landscaping and drainage solutions, a dry creek bed stands out as a blend of functionality and natural beauty. A dry creek bed is essentially a man-made channel or gully, often lined with stones and rocks, designed to mimic the look of a natural dry stream. The key purpose of this feature is to provide an effective and aesthetic way to manage and direct the flow of water across your property.
The Aesthetic and Functional Blend
A dry creek bed is more than just a practical drainage solution; it's a landscaping feature that can significantly enhance the visual appeal of your outdoor space. Carefully selected stones and thoughtful placement create a natural-looking waterway that blends seamlessly with your garden and yard.
Common Applications Around Residential Properties
Erosion Control: For properties with sloped terrain where water runoff causes erosion, a dry creek bed can be a savior. It channels the water flow, reducing erosion and preserving the integrity of your landscape.
Rainwater Diversion: During heavy rainfall, dry creek beds effectively divert excess rainwater away from sensitive areas like foundations, gardens, or lawns, directing it to a more appropriate drainage area.
Addressing Soggy Areas: In yards where water tends to collect and create soggy patches, a dry creek bed can provide an escape route for this water, keeping your yard drier and healthier.
Aesthetic Enhancement: Beyond its functional role, a dry creek bed can be a striking landscape feature, adding a unique and natural charm to your outdoor space. It can be a focal point or a subtle addition, depending on your preference.
Wildlife Attraction: Interestingly, dry creek beds can attract wildlife, providing a habitat for birds and beneficial insects. The varying sizes of rocks and the layout can create microhabitats that are appealing to small wildlife.
Integrating with Your Landscape
The beauty of a dry creek bed lies in its versatility and adaptability. It can be designed to suit any landscape style, from a rustic, woodland look to a more modern, minimalist approach. With the right design and placement, a dry creek bed not only solves drainage issues but also elevates the overall aesthetics of your property.
A Sustainable Approach to Drainage
Embracing the concept of a dry creek bed is not just about solving water runoff issues; it's about doing it in a way that respects and enhances the natural environment. This eco-friendly solution is a testament to how functional landscaping can be both effective and beautiful.
Weeping Tiles
What Is A Weeping Tile Drain?
A weeping tile drain, often simply referred to as a weeping tile, is a critical component in managing water drainage in various landscaping and foundation settings. This system plays a pivotal role in preventing water accumulation and protecting structures from potential water damage. Here's a closer look at what a weeping tile drain is, how it works, and its common applications in a landscape.
How It Works: A weeping tile is essentially a porous pipe designed to redirect water away from specific areas. Traditionally made from terracotta clay (hence the name "tile"), modern weeping tiles are usually made of plastic or PVC with small slits or holes to allow water entry. These pipes are installed underground, surrounding the area that requires drainage, such as a building's foundation or a garden bed. The weeping tile collects excess water from the soil, channeling it away from the area to a suitable discharge point, such as a storm drain or a sump pump system. This process significantly reduces the risk of water pooling or saturation, which can lead to erosion, foundation damage, or unhealthy plant roots.
Common Applications in a Landscape:
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Foundation Drainage: One of the most critical applications of weeping tile drains is around the foundation of homes and buildings. By installing a weeping tile system along the foundation's perimeter, it helps prevent water from pooling against the foundation walls, thereby mitigating the risk of basement leaks and structural damage.
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Garden and Lawn Drainage: In landscaping, weeping tiles are used to address areas with poor drainage, where water tends to collect and stagnate. By directing excess water away, weeping tiles ensure that plant roots receive adequate moisture without being waterlogged, promoting healthier plant growth and preventing soil erosion.
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Retaining Walls: Weeping tiles are also installed behind retaining walls to relieve hydrostatic pressure caused by accumulated water in the soil. This not only extends the life of the retaining wall but also prevents water from seeping through and causing damage to the wall structure or adjacent areas.
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Pathways and Driveways: To prevent water accumulation and ice formation in colder climates, weeping tiles can be installed beneath pathways and driveways. This ensures proper drainage and maintains the integrity of these structures over time.
In summary, weeping tile drains are an indispensable solution for managing water drainage effectively in various landscaping and architectural contexts. By preventing water accumulation, they protect structures, enhance the health of plant life, and maintain the aesthetic and functional integrity of outdoor spaces. Whether you're dealing with a soggy lawn, a leaky basement, or a retaining wall, incorporating a weeping tile system can offer a practical and long-lasting solution to your drainage needs.
Drainage System Installation and Repair
- Drainage system design
- Drainage system installation
- Underground drainage and piping
- Drainage swale installation
- French drain installations
- Drainage system repairs
- Drain box and catch basin installation
- Downspout drainage systems
- Stream and creek beds for channeling water
- Drainage problem correction
Does Your Property Have Water Drainage Problems?
Drainage issues should be addressed during the landscape design process and before your actual landscape is installed. Because every property we work on is different a good landscape designer will take the time to understand how water may flow from your property, what type of soil conditions you have, and they will also know and understand the rainfall in your area and/or how high the static water table might be. Knowing all of these factors can help us plan out an effective drainage solution for your specific property.
It’s often during sustained and heavy rainfall when a drainage problem will surface. After a few days of rain, a property with poor drainage will become obvious. You’ll visibly see water pooling in low spots, your lawn or gardens will be muddy, you may see erosion taking place, and a host of other problems. If the water table (sub-surface water) is high in your area, then rainfall only makes the problem that much worse.
Drainage Problems We Solve
High Water Tables
A high water table can pose a challenge for any landscape. The water table is water that lies close to the soil surface. It can vary depending on where you are located. If you have a high water table then the low lying areas of your landscape can often have pooling water. Often the best solution for a high water table is to plant appropriate trees, shrubs, and other plants that are capable of handling these wet, boggy, conditions. These are often plantings that natively grow in riparian areas.
Another option to solve a high water table drainage problem is to raise the lawn areas or planting and garden bed areas up. You can do this by mounding up areas with additional soil and appropriate plantings to keep it held together or you can even used raised garden beds.
Excess Water Pooling On The Surface
If your property has clay-based soil then you may have problems with surface water pooling up. Clay is a very dense material and doesn’t allow for good drainage. Surface water issues can often be solved by properly grading the property away from the home and into a swale or french drain that can channel the water away from your property and into an existing storm drain or drainage ditch of some type.
One of the most popular and effective drainage systems to install for a surface water problem is the French drain. This is a time-tested drainage solution that gathers water and channels it to a place underground (usually a trench filled with gravel and perforated pipe) where the water can take its time percolating down through the soil.
More Ideas For Solving Your Drainage Problems
Careful Construction Practices – Often drainage problems surface after extensive construction or site-work has been completed on a property. Activities such as removing and placing fill, property grading, and digging of foundations or footings can alter the drainage on a property. When construction occurs on your property care must be taken to avoid compaction of the soil and also to make sure that your property is graded to channel water away from low-lying areas and your home or buildings foundation.
Regulate Your Irrigation System – Many irrigation systems are setup to deliver water to a lawn, garden, or landscape over a set period of time rather than on the needs of those specific plants. It’s a good idea to set your irrigation to meet the needs of your specific landscape rather than set it on a timed schedule. For example, if you’re irrigation system runs for an hour in the evening, but the plantings are sufficiently watered within 15 minutes, that extra 45 minutes of watering doesn’t make much sense and likely contributes to the poor drainage issues.
Check For Broken Plumbing Or Sewer Lines – In some cases, poor drainage, or pooling, standing water can be the symptoms of a broken, clogged, or corroded sewer or drain line. If your drainage issues are accompanied by a foul sewage smell, then this could be part of your problem. We also see pooling water caused by broken municipal water pipes or sprinkler pipes. The broken piping causes the excess water to pool near the surface.
Adapt Plantings To Site Conditions – If your property is continually suffering from drainage problems due to a high water table then it’s a good idea to make sure your plantings are “drinkers” you want to carefully select plants, trees, and shrubs that require lots of water or that thrive in excess moisture.
If you’d like to schedule a consultation to discuss your drainage system or to correct drainage issues you might be experiencing with your property we’d be happy to meet with you. Please call (289) 707-5607 or fill out our online form and we’ll get right back to you.
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Here's What They Say
I hired Sean to extend my driveway and he did an excellent job. He was able to match the existing concrete perfectly and completed the project on time and within budget.

Sean came out last summer to our place to put in an armour stone retaining wall. Him and his team were so great to work with. He walked us through the process and explained different options and designs, and made the whole experience easy. Would recommend for anyone looking to have landscaping done.

I highly recommend Simple Landscaping Solutions! Sean replaced my lawn with interlocking stones, with a beautiful design! He was professional, worked in a timely manner, always kept me up to date on his progress, and I was extremely happy with the outcome!

They did an amazing job making our front and backyard so beautiful. They were also very professional and worked in an organized manner. I would recommend them!

Simple Landscaping is a reliable and excellent company. Sean is very professional, skilled and communicative. Definitely will have Sean and his team work on projects.

My yard had a few pockets that didn't drain well with a lot of rain, half of it was covered in rubber mulch from when my kids had a trampoline, and the remaining sodded areas were patchy and never grew well. I had been looking into artificial turf for a couple of years - and never pulled the trigger until I had Sean from Square Leaf come and look at my yard. The consultation process was quick and easy and it felt like the pieces fell together perfectly to finally move forward with the project. Sean and team were friendly and professional and over 2 days, transformed my backyard into a usable and beautiful space that we are already spending a lot more time in. They worked hard, were efficient and cleaned up at the end of each day. My neighbour's were very complimentary of their work ethic and the finished product. We are very happy and would absolutely work with Square Leaf again.

I love working with people that take their time to deliver unique work within a budget. Sean checked our space, gave us a plan and executed it in a day. No hassle. Will be reaching out to Square Leaf for bigger jobs in the future.

We called Sean because our backyard was in need of a solution for drainage. He knew exactly what we needed and worked inside our budget. They worked hard and were very professional. We are happy with his work and will hire again. Thanks Sean!
