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Page 14 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, April 20-April 26, 2017 H omeowners understand that reap- ing the rewards of beautiful lawns and gardens requires hard work. But sometimes even hard work won't be enough to prevent problems in a lawn or gar- den. Drought can be very harmful to lawns and gardens, but so, too, can excessive amounts of water and precipitation. Soggy properties can make it diffi cult for lawns and gardens to thrive. According to Lowes, in addition to kill- ing lawn and other plants, standing water on a property can be a health hazard. That's be- cause standing water makes a prime breed- ing ground for mosquito larvae and other pests. While homeowners cannot control precipita- tion, they can affect the impact that rainwater has on their properties. Replace/repair downspouts Gutters and downspouts are designed to move rainwater away from the home. Too often, however, gutters and downspouts become clogged or do not work effectively. Overfl owing gutters will transfer rainwater down the side of a home, where it can puddle at the foundation. This water can ultimately suffocate a lawn, and it may cause interior damage to the home as well. First, inspect and clean all gutters. Leaves, nests, sticks, and even dead animals can block the fl ow of water in a gutter. Test down- spouts by running hose water from the top of the gutter. Downspouts should be pointed away from the home and may need to be extended so they direct water away from the dwelling. Plant water-loving trees or shrubs In some instances, whether it's a byproduct of poor property grade or sloping land, water can pool regardless of how well the gutter sys- tem is working. Determine where the problem is and speak with a landscaper to see if there are any plants that thrive in moist conditions. The roots of these plants can protect against soil erosion and may absorb enough water to guard against puddling. In addition, amend- ing the soil with organic matter, pea gravel or another coarse aggregate can prevent water pooling. Consider a drainage system When confronted with drainage issues that cannot be remedied by other methods, home- owners may need to install drainage systems. Such systems often employ French drains that are built through or around the perim- eter of a property. French drains are typically a trench that contains perforated plastic pipe and is backfi lled with gravel. Water runs into these channels and gets swept away by the piping. Do-it-yourselfers may want to try in- stalling drainage systems themselves. How- ever, because excavation is necessary, it's often best to have the property inspected and marked for utilities, then have the drainage system installed by professionals. Consider building a rain garden For more information on rain gardens in- cluding how to plan and build, visit www.bae. ncsu.edu/extension/ext-publications/water/ protecting/RainGardenManual2014.pdf Landscaping does not need to be derailed by drainage issues. Explore the remedies that can easily fi x the problems. 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