COMMERCIAL CARE GUIDES NEWSROOM BLOG CONTACT PEOPLE OUR WORK SERVICES MINNEAPOLIS LANDSCAPER ABOUT CAREERS LANDSCAPE DRAINAGE SOLUTIONS FOR MINNEAPOLIS ST PAUL YARDS DRAINAGE Southview Design Services Drainage DRAINAGE PROBLEMS SOLVED Drainage problems are one of the top issues for Minneapolis & St. Paul homeowners. Proper drainage is key in preventing erosion, overly-wet spots in the yard, and damp basements. There are a number of ways to solve the problem. Whether you are looking for stormwater management solutions or simply want to keep the water away from the house, the following options should be included in a landscape design: Grading. It’s important to start with a slope (or grade) directing water around or away from the house. Gutters/Downspouts/Drain tile are essential. This drainage combination will direct water to a creek bed or rain garden. They are the next line of defense after grading. Channel Drains for Patios, Pool Decks, and Driveways. These prevent water from puddling on hardscape surfaces. Dry Creek Beds. Decorative and planted to make a colorful landscaping statement, dry creek beds serve a purpose and are not dry all the time. Basically a gully, they come in all shapes and sizes and carry stormwater in-between homes, around a house, to a garden, or to another body of water. Don’t Wait.....Soggy spots in the yard, a wet basement, or erosion all indicate a drainage problem. Contact a landscape designer to assess the problem and present a solution. What used to be soggy ground at the bottom of a hill is now a living room patio. Dry creek bed handles drainage around the swimming pool. Permeable pavers keep your basement dry by allowing heavy rains to be absorbed by the ground, not your foundation. This garden drains into a retention swale where water can collect and soak into the ground instead of polluting the lake with fertilizer runoff. Drainage solution between neighbors. Rain garden handles drainage from the roof. Dry creek bed with a decorative bridge channels storm runoff. Permeable paver driveway keeps landscape runoff from draining into the lake. A dry creek bed keeps water from pooling in this backyard by allowing it to flow down hill. Take 3 minutes to see our landscape projects that fit your personality LIKE WHAT YOU'RE SEEING? MEET WITH A LANDSCAPE DESIGNER OR ARCHITECT Your perfect outdoor living space begins with a simple conversation. Let’s talk about your landscaping project! SCHEDULE A MEETING EXPLORE MORE MN LANDSCAPE DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE RELATED LANDSCAPE PROJECTS Physical Address 2383 Pilot Knob Rd. St. Paul, MN 55120 Phone Number 651-203-3000 Business Hours Weekdays 8 AM to 5 PM Closed Sat and Sun © 2021 Southview Design All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy CONNECT WITH US Our Work Award-Winning Fire Small Yards Luxury Friends & Family Restorative Northwoods Lakeshore Collection Slopes and Hills Modern Look Pools Inspiring Gardens Curb Appeal Services Patios Fire Features Front Entry Design Garden Design Outdoor Kitchens Swimming Pools and Spas Outdoor Lighting Outdoor Sports and Games Outdoor Rooms Water Features Landscape Structures Paver Driveways Walkways Drainage Steps Sustainable Landscaping Retaining Walls Boulder Walls Modular Block Walls Seat Walls Stacked Stone Walls About Overview Landscape Warranty Testimonials & Reviews FAQS About Our Process COVID-19 Update Our Design-Build Process Articles Care Guides Maintenance FAQs Seasonal Checklist New Plantings New Sod and Seed Our PeopleNewsroom News Releases Contact Us Himmelberger Design a Minneapolis Based MODX Web Design Company