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Landscape
from August 19, 2022
by Ladue News
LANDSCAPE Summer Storms
By Pat Raven, Ph.D., with Julie Hess
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The torrential rains in late July magnified every flaw in home landscape drainage and the community’s infrastructure.
If you experienced uncontrolled surface runoff, ponding, drain blockage or basement infiltration, it’s time to consider some serious adjustments. This is not the sexy, fun part of gardening, but it’s essential to protect the value of your home and property.
The first step in a water-management plan begins by visiting the garden during or shortly after a heavy rain. Don your galoshes and take a big umbrella to walk your property to see where water’s going. Avoid lightning-active storms, though.
Look for water sheeting off hard surfaces, gutters overshooting and water pooling and streaming. Take note of where the water leaves your property.
Here are some steps to help your planning: When replacing roof gutters, use oversize troughs to collect more water, which reduces damage to foundation plantings in heavy storms. Remove branches that overhang the roof, and use leaf guards to keep gutters debris-free. Track underground downspout drains to outfall spots, and design garden features to break up and slow the flow. Thick ground covers or gravel aprons work well. Check the soil levels around your foundation. Decades of adding mulch can raise the grade gradually and result in water damage to wooden sills. Garden beds should always slope away from the foundation. If basement infiltration is a problem, consult a professional. Check your sump pump for proper function several times a year. Where water sheets, put obstacles in its path to slow the flow rate. We added swales and outlets to our cobble-lined trail to bleed off rainfall in small bits. Employ a dry-stream to channel water into a retention basin designed for slow release. Where water pools, plan for a rain garden of water-loving plants. Layer plants with beds of trees, shrubs and ground covers to slow the speed of runoff. Reduce lawns and add more trees to help the whole community in many ways. Trees slow the rate of rain reaching the ground and absorb much of the water through their thirsty roots.
Making water-management upgrades can cost a fair amount, but as the intensity of local rainfall increases with climate change, take the precaution of preparing sooner rather than later. Missouri records show that heavy rains – more than 3 inches per day – are becoming more frequent statewide.
Much of Ladue drains into Deer Creek, a small stream that already has erosion issues. Stormwater improvements are being made at the township level, but you can help by evaluating your property’s water flow as it contributes to the total stream load. An ideal water-management system will keep as much water as possible on your own land by slowing the flow rate to allow deep absorption. More information about community projects can be found at deercreekalliance.org. ln
10 Ladue Court
Creve Coeur, Missouri | $1,395,000
Heidi Long
(314) 308 - 2283
Heidi@heidilongrealestate.com HeidiLongRealEstate.com
5
BEDROOMS
4.5
BATHS
4,668
SQUARE FEET
2015
YEAR BUILT
Exceptional custom built home on private lane in Ladue school district. Sophisticated & relaxed, open floor plan makes this 7 year new home the must have home of 2022. Sellers have created the ideal blend of living/entertaining spaces. Open floor plan features a gourmet kitchen with professional grade appliances, expansive adjoining eating area & stunning great room with hand crafted wood beams & stone appointments. 1st floor master suite has coffered ceiling & the ideal couples bath complete with 2 water closets, large walk-in shower, soaking tub & expansive custom closet. Dining room is versatile & currently used as a wine room. 1st floor laundryand mud room are located off garage. 2nd floor features 3 large bedrooms and all rooms connect to a bath. Lower level is entertaining paradise with a family room, den/office area, bunk room, full bath and additional storage. Outdoor oasis features a covered patio with opulent stone fireplace, outdoor grill and exceptional, lush landscaping.
GREAT HUNTING/ RECREATIONAL PROPERTY!! 50+ WOODED ACRES!
Come check out this 2500+ sq.ft. manufactured home on a permanent foundation with attached 20x20 breezeway & oversized 2 car garage. An abundance of space avail. in the (2) 30x40 pole barns with 220 electric, + outbuildings galore, perfect to store all of your off-road toys! Walk into a huge open, divided bedroom floor plan, 3BR, 2 full baths, + extra bonus room to be used as an office or whatever you can imagine. Master suite includes shower with separate garden tub & walk-in closet. Step outside to the large back deck enjoying your morning coffee with the deer & turkeys tracking through your back yard. Located just off of the service road with easy access to HWY 70 makes this 50+ private wooded acres perfect for hunting any wildlife you can think of! Property has not been timbered in over 35yrs. NO KNOWN RESTRICTIONS!! Selling as-is. HSA Home Warranty Included. All this for only $369,900!
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55 Ridgemoor Drive, Clayton
Stunning renovation in Clayton’s Claverach Park 4 Bedrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms | $1,925,000
Alyssa Suntrup
BUYING or SELLING?
Steve Mathes, CRS,GRI
Broker / Sales Associate 314-503-6533 Cell 314-997-3412 Office stevemathes@realtor.com stevemathes.com
Joe Mathes, JD
Sales Associate 314-276-1604 Cell 314-993-8000 Office joe.mathes@gmail.com
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SOLD NEW LISTING SOLD SOLD
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UNDER CONTRACT SOLD
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BUILDING SITE
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...$600,000 8121 GANNON AVENUE UNIVERSITY CITY
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