How to dig a drainage ditch

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a muddy path in the middle of a yard

Q. I live on a slight grade, and my yard is very wet when we get days of rain or after the snow melt in early spring. I sometimes wonder if there’s a spring in my yard. Is there an...

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a man and woman digging in the dirt with text overlay reading how to dig a trench for drainage

Discover effective solutions for managing excess water in your yard to avoid potential health risks and property damage. Learn how to address water buildup with practical tips and techniques to maintain a healthier outdoor environment. Keep your yard dry and safe with these insightful recommendations.

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two men are digging in the ground with shovels

The trencher was also used to help dig a drainage ditch that extended from the fire pit of the patio downhill toward the lake. Burying the electrical line was a two-man job. Building a Big Beautiful Patio - Extreme How To

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three shovels are stuck in the dirt near a wall

Water build-up in your yard can cause a lot of trouble. All that moisture can erode your home’s foundation, wash away expensive landscaping, and create a huge, muddy mess. Creating a ditch for drainage is one way to deal with this issue. Get more information here.

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a flooded backyard area with a yellow and green tent

Find practical tips and solutions on how to fix a muddy backyard. From drainage solutions to landscaping ideas, learn how to transform your outdoor space into a clean and functional area.

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a tractor digging dirt in the middle of a field with it's front end up

4. Cut a Ditch With a Rear Blade MtnViewRanch seems to like cutting ditches. Here’s another photo he shared, of cutting a ditch with a rear blade at an angle.

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a dirt path in the middle of a yard next to some bushes and trees with no leaves on it

substantial amount of water that came from combined sources and eventually made it to a creek on the rear property line. Surface water from the driveway, neigh…

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three soldiers digging in mud with shovels

CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN AFS, Colo. -- Sgt. Robert Riojas, and Spcs. Jordan Bellows and Jason Barth, all mechanics with 615th Engineer Company, 52nd Engineer Battalion, dig a drainage ditch to remove water from a work area at the Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Sept. 13, 2013. The 615th Eng. is part of the severe weather reaction team and responded to a catastrophic mudslide on the AFS. (U.S. Army photo/Sgt. William Smith)

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a dirt path in the middle of a wooded area with trees and bushes behind it

Spring 2012 - After damage from 2 hurricanes in 2 years (Irene & Sandy) I asked Garcia Bros Landscaping to create a drainage ditch at the back of the property to control water erosion and run off. It is the future home of my "Flower River Walk" if only I can get any flowers to grow there.

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a man is working in the yard with his lawnmower and shovels to remove dirt from the ground

Noah Ziegler on Instagram: "As some of you have seen on my previous reels, I had a pipe collapse under my driveway. So I needed to figure out a way to re-route my drainage for my house and this was the easiest route possible! Thankfully this method of boring pipe underground in my opinion is the easiest and the cleanest way to do it! This allowed me to run all my front downspouts and drainage far away from my house! Follow along for part two on how to finish running the drain pipe! Also, see…

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