We researched plants with low to moderate watering requirements and came up with a list of plants that fit our budgetĪnd, since we had a mountain of rocks, boulders and gravel left over from the excavation, we decided to use them to build a dry river bed in our front yard. The next year, we worked with a landscaper to construct a drought tolerant garden in our front yard. He then connected the drain pipes to flow into the dry well. So, we had a reputable contractor (who had constructed our driveway with drains) dig a French drain and dry well in our front yard (using directions from this site). This solution would divert the excess water back into the ground thus avoiding water waste. Instead, we decided to dig a French drain with a dry well. Thank you Sort by: Oldest floraluk z. We briefly considered having the water diverted to the street, but abandoned that idea for a more water-wise solution. Trying to add iceberg roses to the front yard Jenny Nguyen last month Would it look weird to extend the front garden to where there’s sunlight Was thinking maybe put concrete blocks in front of it to walk to the side gate Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Our First Landscape Project - French Drain with a Dry Wellīefore our renovation was completed, our original contractor recommended drains installed in our backyard to properly divert storm and excess water to the front of our property.
So, when my family completed our home remodel in 2017, we decided to create a drought tolerant garden in our front yard. The problem is the amount of water required to keep a lawn looking fresh and green.Īccording to this site, “On a hot, sunny day in midsummer, the average lawn uses 125 gallons of water per 1,000 square feet”
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