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Yard drainage is probably the most overlooked component of your home's plumbing system. I was deep in thought which i have now forgotten except that it involved some secret. In the same way a house requires a solid foundation, the core of any properly executed landscaping endeavor should be.
Dig low spots throughout the yard to collect water and mound up soil in other areas to create high spots.
If your yard has a high water table or poor drainage it can be difficult to find trees that will thrive. But many drainage problems aren't so obvious. Poor drainage also puts your hardscapes at risk. It is very important that water can flow away from your structure.