Surface water flooding can be a significant issue for both commercial and domestic properties. This typically happens when the rainwater cannot be absorbed by the ground, or through drainage systems quickly enough, which means that the rainwater instead remains on the surface, building up and causing significant issues. So how can professional grounds maintenance reduce surface water flooding? And what are the most effective solutions?
What are the causes of surface water flooding?
There are a number of different factors that can contribute to surface water flooding. It is generally a combination of:
- Excess rainfall
- Inadequate drainage
- Impermeable surfaces
The increase of hard surfaces around many commercial properties, such as pavements and roads, has led to an increase in the number of problems caused by surface water flooding. This is typically because these hard surfaces do not absorb water or allow water to drain effectively.
Poor drain maintenance also adds to this problem, as the hard surfaces drive rainwater towards drains that may already be blocked and overburdened.
So how can professional grounds maintenance reduce surface water flooding?
Professional grounds maintenance can help to reduce surface water flooding in a number of different ways. These include:
- Effective lawn care
- Tree and plant care
How can effective lawn care reduce surface water flooding?
Professional lawn care is one of the main methods of reducing surface water flooding, and this has been proven to be highly effective. This is because a healthy and well-maintained lawn can absorb significant amounts of rainwater, reducing runoff and preventing water from building up.
Hiring a professional team for your grounds maintenance is a great way to keep your lawn healthy. Aeration is something that a professional grounds maintenance team like us here at Green Scenery, will carry out to allow air, water, and nutrients to penetrate the grassroots, which will improve the ability of the lawn to absorb water. Regular mowing, fertilisation at the correct time, and pest control are other aspects of lawn care that we will carry out to ensure the overall health and water absorption capacity of the lawn.
In addition, the quality of the topsoil and organic matter can be essential for retaining moisture and improving the soil structure. This can allow more water to be absorbed in heavy rainfall.
Tree and plant care can reduce surface water flooding
Another important aspect of grounds maintenance for preventing surface flooding is appropriate tree and plant care. Adding trees or plants to your grounds can help to stabilise the soils and absorb more water, while professional maintenance can keep these trees and plants healthy and growing for long term water management. Some species are more effective than others and it will be important to choose the plants or trees that will be suitable for your environment, taking into consideration size, lighting requirements and maintenance factors.
For high quality, professional and reliable gardens and grounds maintenance you can count on, all year round, get in touch with the experts today, here at Green Scenery. We are Preston’s leading garden and grounds maintenance experts for both commercial and residential properties.