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Planning a French Drain

Installing a French Drain

Mold or mildew on your basement walls can be a prime indicator of poor drainage around your home. Fixing drainage problems can be a relatively inexpensive proposition. Specifically, French drains can use the power of gravity to create a route for the excess moisture to be channeled from where it isn’t wanted to an area where it won’t be a problem. Read all about how to plan a french drain or discuss it in our DIY forums.

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Q. My builder has stripped off the topsoil and left me with Tennessee rock hard clay. I have over seeded, fertilized and watered. I have been told to aerate and add lime. Is this the right thing to do?
A. There are many theories about how to deal with clay. Some suggest adding sand, peat moss or gypsum. You might want to check with your Local County Agent or Agriculture Extension to see what they recommend. There is a list of links to State County Extensions at the top of the Lawns Forum. Hopefully, it will help you find one close to you.

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Change Lawn Patterns

Running your mower over the lawn in the same way each time will cause wheel ruts where you turn and create a lean in the grass's growing direction. Go lengthwise, widthwise, and diagonally. Overlap the previous pass by a few inches.


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