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We just installed gutters/downspouts and due to the slope of this area in between both downspouts, we now have a rain runoff and erosion problem. see pics
Looking for longterm economical and green friendly solutions that would be easily maintainable even for a renter. We do employ lawn cutter service and he suggested putting down tarp and mulch and using "Pi-rocks" as a border to catch the runoff.
Curious, would 'gutter diverter' plastic tubes do the trick if they were positioned off into the grass areas on either side? or will cause more problems?
Any suggestions or websites would be very helpful. Rainbarrels might be an interesting answer, but not sure I like them on the front face of my home.
Look in to putting that plastic flex piping from the gutter into the ground in a long run with the holes is the pipe and the cloth sleeve with a gravel base surroun ing the pipe. Either that or run it to a drain with the same type pipe without the holes underground.
Look in to putting that plastic flex piping from the gutter into the ground in a long run with the holes is the pipe and the cloth sleeve with a gravel base surroun ing the pipe.
If you want to explore this option, I believe it's called a "French drain".
Its hard to tell how much lawn space there is on either side, but I am inclinded to believe that using those plastic drain tubes that attach to the ends of the downspouts and directing the water to the lawn would work. That would be the easiest way.
The French drain idea, as stated, is worth looking into as are lining the garden bed with rocks.
If you are feeling ambitious, you could construct a dry well. Basically you dig a deep hole and place an oil drum full of rocks in it. Then you attach it to the downspout with the tubes.
HI All
Thanks for all your wonderful suggestions! Right now, I went to HD and got some of the diverter piping, so i'm gonna see how that works. Of all days for it NOT to rain.. go figure... but in the meantime, i'll look up some of your suggestions as well!
You could always look into a system to catch the water and use it later.
Our long-term plan is to do just that. Systems vary from pre-designed plastic tanks intalled by the user with gravity doing the work to drain out through a hose to complex underground tanks with electric pumps.
But yeah, we had a similar problem on a new lot and I've used rain rocks and downspout extensions to move the water away without too much trouble.
well no. i think the bags said "water rocks" on them
it's just gravel as far as i know, maybe they choose a specific type for the product
i also went and fetched some larger stones (i live in a limestone area in the TN valley) for an area where water pours off the roof without a gutter or downspout
so the water hits the larger rocks then drains down a short path made by the water rocks i purchased (at Lowes) and away from the foundation.
at the down spouts, we have the plastic things on the ground, then a mixture of larger and smaller rocks to break up the flow but keep it moving away from the house
not too scientific, i know, last winter the rain was digging little ditches all around the house and washing away all the grass seeds. now it's working out ok
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