Grading is the Foundation of Good Landscape Design
While it’s common for people to overlook grading when planning their landscape design, proper grading is a crucial aspect of any landscaping project. Without it, water can flow into your house, causing flooding and extensive damage every time it rains. Instead, great landscape design starts from the ground up. That’s why at Mark Hoerr Landscaping, we plan with that mindset. First, the grading must be correct; then, the other elements of your landscape design will fall into place. Contact us today for your free one-on-one consultation.
Avoid Flooding & Water Damage with Proper Grading
The most important grading feature is its ability to help water flow away from your home and other structures, such as tool sheds and patios. When your yard isn’t properly graded, water can sit next to your foundation, eventually causing structural damage. It can also flow into your basement or the rest of your home, causing thousands of dollars of damage and possible mold issues.
Sloping the land away from your home will ensure that water flows outward, where it can run off into storm drains or streams. This is also important when designing other parts of your landscaping, such as patios and driveways.
Grading Plays a Role in Your Backyard’s Design
While grading is a crucial aspect of your landscape function, it also plays a role in the overall look of your yard. Grading is one of the most critical steps for any landscape designer planning the layout of your property. Grading is used for many design elements to create a dramatic effect and set the perfect atmosphere for your backyard.
Modifying the soil with grading provides a great foundation for many elements of your landscape design, including:
- Patios & Pathways
- Garden Beds
- Stairs
- Slopes
- Terraces
- Embankments
Contact Mark Hoerr Landscaping
Don’t let your beautifully landscaped property flood every time it rains! For proper grading to support your landscape design and keep water away from your home, discuss services from Mark Hoerr Landscaping. Allow us to handle grading and all additional landscaping and hardscaping you desire! Call us today at (309) 303-8224 to schedule a free consultation with our team.