eHow Of The Day How to Redirect Water to Keep a Yard from Flooding After Rain by James Burghardt Rain runoff from the house roof and concrete driveway and walks leads to an increase flow of water drainage across the yard and garden. Water always flows downward, finding the path of least resistance, which means that any flower bed or patio in the way gets temporarily flooded. If the drainage issue after rain in your yard creates shallow ponds or soggy spots, correcting the problem is much simpler than if torrents of water gush. If water flows across your property because of a nearby ditch or neighbor's impermeable surfaces cause all localized water to flow onto your property, a professional landscape architect and surveyor must be consulted.…Keep reading More Like This How to Use a Pump for Yard Drainage How to Plant a Rain Garden How to Keep Important Documents Safe From Flood Waters Types of Drains for Yards with a High Water Table How to Make a Rain Barrel New On eHow How to Make a Stain From an Oil Paint How to Repair Toilet Pressure How to Plant & Care for Stone Pine Problems With Iceberg Roses How to Repair a Toilet With No Water		Advertisement Featured Member Articles MarlaineMarie from The Universe! wrote: How to Make An Ice Cream Topping That Hardens How to Make More Out Of A Box Of Rice Mix How to Make Perfect Long Cooking Rice You Should Follow Us!