Protecting Your Lawn from Storm Water

8/7/2019 (Permalink)

As a general rule of thumb, be sure to direct the runoff water away from the home’s foundation to best protect it.

South Florida residents have seen the typical daily thunderstorms this summer and, as usual, that means massive amounts of water. While some storms last a few minutes and others last a few hours, the water that they bring can have a lasting impact on your home and your lawn. Most hurricane and storm preparation involves safeguarding the inside of your home, and that’s a good thing. But what about the exterior of your home? Have you considered how South Florida rains are effecting your lawn and backyard?

The landscaping in North Palm Beach County and the surrounding areas is remarkable. Homes boast luscious grass and beautiful flowers. Sadly, storm water runoff threatens the integrity of all of those things. While they certainly need water to survive, too much water can cause a major issue. The following are some tips to protect your lawn from storm water during Florida’s stormy season:

• Consider planting a rain garden which will catch runoff and slow it down
• Replace concrete slabs in the backyard and front lawn with things like pavers or bricks to absorb the water better
• Purchase heavy mulch
• Redirect your rain spouts
• Dig up a trench
• Cover up any bare soil
• Install a rain barrel

Utilizing one or more of the above tactics will help significantly in your efforts to minimize runoff water from Florida storms. As a general rule of thumb, be sure to direct the runoff water away from the home’s foundation to best protect it. If you have experienced storm damage this summer, SERVPRO of North Palm Beach County is here to help. Our storm damage and water damage restoration experts are trained to handle issues both large and small, commercial or residential. Contact our office today to learn more about your options!