Bought this house in December, saw the moss on the rocks, didn't quite think there would be this much water. I can only assume this will continue to happen every year with the snow melt.
What options (if any) should I look into to prevent future backyard lakes?
by Germyworm1
5 Comments
Burm and swale works great in this application. Where are you? I can also rec you plants and a grading plan.
Rent a pump. Pump to the street. Fill dirt. Maybe French drain. Ask a pro.
Looks like they may be verbal ponds which are pretty cool. I would at least keep some of it as it’s important for wildlife.
Yeah vernal pools are protected in many places. I would check that out before you do something they make you undo and lose all that money, time, effort. You could be fine, but you want to know now.
Thats awfully close to the structures. I think I would be doing a winding natural looking swale meandering through the woods and leading it downhill to wherever that is on your property. Maybe create a pond where it runs off too.